Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate the new section of Namo Bharat train between Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi on Friday. This 13 kilometer long track has cost about Rs 4,600 crore. Along with this, thousands of passengers will get the benefit of fast and convenient transportation, as it is an important part of the Rapid Rail Corridor (RRTS), which extends from Sahibabad to Meerut.
Operations will start from January 3
According to Delhi Metro information, this new section will formally start running from January 3. Earlier this train was running on the 42 km long route between Sahibabad and Meerut South station. Now with the addition of a new section of 13 kilometers, people will be able to travel faster between Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar. With this expansion, it is expected that lakhs of passengers of Delhi-NCR will benefit from reduced congestion and travel time.
Expected to reach Meerut in 40 minutes
After the addition of the new section, the journey between Meerut and parts of Delhi will reduce significantly. Under the entire rapid rail project, 27 stations are to be constructed on a total 82.15 km long route. Trains are already running on some sections from Sahibabad to Meerut, and now the addition of Anand Vihar-New Ashok Nagar section will open up many connecting options for passengers. After completion of this route, travel from Delhi to Meerut will be possible in about 40 minutes.
How much is the fare from New Ashok Nagar?
Rapid Rail Authority has also released the fare list. The standard and premium fares from New Ashok Nagar to different stations will be as follows:
(The list also includes other stations, whose fares have been fixed accordingly)
Thousands of passengers will benefit
With the opening of this new section, people traveling from Delhi and surrounding areas to Meerut will be able to reach their destination in less time. Apart from office-commuters and daily commuters, the project will also prove beneficial for the business and student community. Due to Rapid Rail, problems like road jams and pollution are also expected to reduce to some extent.
still some work left
Even after the commencement of the New Ashok Nagar section, the work on the Meerut Rapid Rail Project has not been completely completed. Of the total 27 stations, construction work and platform facilities are still underway at some of the stations. Other stations of Modinagar and Meerut will also be included in future. According to Rail Vikas Nigam, new sections will be opened continuously in the coming months, so that the entire corridor is opened to the general public on time.
