The final station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor at Sarai Kale Khan is poised to begin operations, with its inauguration scheduled for September 17, sources indicate. The date coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, though official confirmation remains pending.
About RRTS – Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System
The new station will enable travel between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut in under one hour with stops at all stations, according to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) officials. This completion marks a significant milestone for the 82.15-kilometer corridor connecting Delhi with neighboring states.
Major Transit Hub Design
Sarai Kale Khan station, among the largest on the corridor, has been designed to handle substantial passenger volumes and function as a major multi-modal transport hub. The facility integrates bus terminals, metro lines, and railway stations to ensure seamless passenger interchanges.
Spanning 215 meters in length, 50 meters in width, and 15 meters in height, the station will facilitate interconnection between three RRTS corridors and serves as a gateway to the National Capital Region (NCR).
Indigenous Manufacturing of RRTS
In alignment with the government’s “Make in India” initiative, all trainsets have been indigenously designed in Hyderabad and manufactured at the Alstom facility in Gujarat. The entire project carries an estimated cost exceeding Rs 30,000 crore.
Officials project the system will increase public transport’s share on the Delhi-Meerut route from the current 37% to 63%. Trial runs have successfully demonstrated trains covering the Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram stretch in under an hour.
Service Features
“Namo Bharat trains, with a maximum operational speed of 160 kilometres per hour, offer a fast, comfortable and reliable option for longer-distance commuters. Unlike conventional railway or metro services, passengers do not require seat reservations and benefit from fewer stops and quicker travel,” NCRTC spokesperson Puneet Vats explained.
“This corridor is designed not just for mobility but to foster balanced regional development and reduce carbon emissions by promoting public transport,” he added.
The project emphasizes women’s safety through dedicated coaches, female staff, and comprehensive surveillance systems. A significant number of women serve as train operators and station controllers along the corridor.
Once operational, Sarai Kale Khan station will serve commuters across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, connecting suburban areas and supporting regional economic growth.
