Trial runs of the Namo Bharat train on the last section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut line have begun by NCRTC

About the Namo Bharat Train (formerly known as Vande Metro or RRTS)

What is it?

A regional rapid rail system called Namo Bharat was created to provide quick intercity travel between NCR cities that are 100–250 km apart.

Participating organisations: carried out by NCRTC, a joint venture between the Indian government and the states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh that is overseen administratively by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Goals:

• Increase NCR commuter mobility.
• Encourage green transit, urban integration, and decongestion.
• Encourage domestic rail manufacturing to support the Make in India campaign.

Important attributes:

Fast: Runs at 160 km/h, with an average speed of about 100 km/h.

Smart coaches: outfitted with dynamic route displays, CCTV, automatic doors, and Wi-Fi.

Energy-efficient systems like regenerative brakes are environmentally friendly.

April 2024 saw the first train roll out at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala.

Concerning the NCRTC (National Capital Region Transport Corporation)

What is it?

• Regional rapid transit systems (RRTS) in the National Capital Region (NCR) are to be implemented by a special purpose vehicle (SPV).
• Founded: In accordance with the Companies Act of 1956, it was incorporated on August 21, 2013.
• The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is responsible for its establishment.
• The goal is to reduce the strain on Delhi and promote balanced urban growth by constructing a multimodal high-speed rail network throughout the NCR.

Planning, funding, building, running, and maintaining Namo Bharat corridors are among its functions. Assure smart mobility services, station area development, and last-mile integration.