The Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail project is owned by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and it is operated by DB RRTS Operation India Private Limited. It is 82.15 KM partly operated and partly under construction line with 16 stations from Jangpura, Delhi to Modipuram, Meerut.
It will run parallel to National Highway 24 and intersect with the Delhi Metro at stations like Nizamuddin/Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, and Ghaziabad. Of the entire length, 68.03 KM (42.27 mi) will be elevated, 14.12 KM (8.77 mi) will be underground and 1.45 km (0.90mi) will be at grade for connections to two depots, to be located in Duhai and Modipuram.
Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail
| Particulars | Detailss |
|---|---|
| Project | Delhi Meerut RRTS |
| Owner | NCRTC |
| No. of Stations | 16 Stations |
| Length | 82.15 KM (Jangpura to Modipuram) |
| Operational Distance | 55 KM (New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South) |
| Under Construction Distance | 27.15 KM |
Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail Start Date
There are four phases in Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail, the 1st phase is from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, the 2nd phase is from Duhai Depot to Meerut South, the 3rd phase is from Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad and the 4th phase is from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot. Here are the full details for the Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail Start Date–
| Phases | Description | Opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibabad to Duhai Depot | October 2023 | Completed |
| 2 | Duhai Depot to Meerut South | August 2024 | Completed |
| 3 | Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad | January 2025 | New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar – Opened Sarai Kale Khan- Under Construction |
| 4 | Meerut South to Modipuram Depot | June 2025 | Under Construction |
Sahibabad to Duhai Depot
The first phase of the Delhi Meerut RRTS is from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, it is a 17 km (11 mi) long priority corridor. It was first expected to become operational in March 2023 but it got delayed due to pending work at some stations especially at Ghaziabad RRTS station. After completion of all work, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated phase 1 of Delhi Meerut RRTS on 20 October 2023 and now it is operational.
Duhai Depot to Meerut South
The second phase of the Delhi Meerut RRTS is from Duhai Depot to Meerut South. On 6th March 2024, phase 2 of the RRTS project was partially inaugurated and became operational from Duhai Depot to Modinagar North. On 18th August 2024, the full phase became operational from Duhai Depot to Meerut South and now the operational length of Delhi Meerut RRTS is 42 kilometers.
Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail Start Date- From Modinagar North to Meerut South, the new 8 km route became operational on 18th August 2024. Now the Delhi Meerut Rapid Metro is running from Sahibabad to Meerut South RRTS Station.
Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad
The 3rd phase is from Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad. It is under construction now and it was expected to be operational by December 2024, but due to some unavoidable conditions, it could not be started in December 2024 and become operational from New Ashok Nagar to Sahibabad by 5th January 2025.
Meerut South to Modipuram Depot
The 4th phase is from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot and it is also under construction, expected to be operational by June 2025 along with Meerut Metro Project. The starting station of this phase has been started on 18th August 2024.
Related FAQs
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Is Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail Started?
Currently, Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail is operational from New Ashok Nagar RRTS station to Meerut South RRTS station.
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What is the Status of Delhi-Meerut RRTS?
The Delhi-Meerut RRTS is operational for a distance of 55 km from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South.
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Is Rapid Rail started from Delhi to Meerut?
Yes, Rapid Rail started from Delhi to Meerut on 5th Jan 2025, Sunday and is operational from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South.
