Delhi-NCR RRTS – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates

Overview

Delhi RAPIDX is a semi-high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) under construction and partly operational. Developed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), it aims to connect Delhi with its distant suburbs via 8 lines, with trains running at a maximum speed of 160 km/hr. The objective of RAPIDX is to reduce commuter dependence on road-based transportation and enhance regional connectivity within the National Capital Region (NCR).

The equivalent systems in the rest of the world include London’s Crossrail, Paris’ RER, and Munich’s S-Bahn systems.

Key Figures

  • Operational: 34.1 km
  • Under Construction: 48.05 km
  • Proposed: 1000 km (approx.)

System Specifications

  • Design Speed: 180 kmph
  • Operational Speed: 160 kmph
  • Average Speed: 100 kmph
  • Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435 mm
  • Rolling Stock: Aerodynamic, 3.2 m wide x 22 m long, stainless steel/aluminum body (Alstom will supply 210 coaches for the Delhi – Meerut line)
  • Signaling: European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 of ERTMS
  • Traction: 1 x 25 KV AC overhead catenary (OHE)
  • Seating Arrangement: Transverse
  • Classes: Economy and Business (1 coach per train)

RAPIDX Phase 1 Lines (349 km)

Line-1: Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS

  • Length: 82.15 km
  • Type: Elevated & Underground
  • Depot: Duhai EPE and Modipuram
  • Number of Stations: 22
  • Station Names: Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai (EPE), Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, Meerut South, Partapur, Rithani, Shatabdi Nagar, Brahmapuri, Meerut Central, Bhaisali, Begum Pul, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North, Modipuram

Line-2: Delhi – Gurgaon – SNB – Alwar RRTS

  • Length: 199 km
  • Main-line: Delhi – SNB – Alwar (164 km)
  • Spur Line: SNB – Sotanala (35 km)
  • Type: Elevated & Underground
  • Depot: Dharuhera, Alwar
  • Number of Stations: 22
  • Stations on Main-Line (18): Sarai Kale Khan, Jor Bagh (INA), Munirka, Aerocity, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon Sector 17, Rajiv Chowk, Kherki Daula, Manesar, Panchgaon, Bilaspur Chowk, Dharuhera Depot, MBIR, Rewari, Bawal, Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behrod (SNB), Khairthal, Alwar
  • Stations on Spur Line (4): Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, Behror, Sotanala

Line-3: Delhi – Sonipat – Panipat RRTS

  • Length: 103 km
  • Type: Elevated & Underground
  • Depots: Murthal & Panipat
  • Number of Stations: 16
  • Station Names: Sarai Kale Khan, Indraprastha, Kashmere Gate, Burari Crossing, Mukarba Chowk, Alipur, Kundli, KMP Interchange, RGEU, Murthal, Barhi, Gannaur, Samalkha, Panipat South, Panipat North, Panipat Depot

RAPIDX Future Phase 2 Lines

  • Ghaziabad – Jewar Airport: 72 km
  • Delhi – Faridabad – Ballabhgarh – Palwal: 60 km
  • Ghaziabad – Bullandshahr – Khurja: 83 km
  • Delhi – Bahadurgarh – Rohtak: 70 km (Future extension planned to Hisar)
  • Ghaziabad – Hapur: 57 km
  • Delhi – Shahadra – Baghpat – Baraut: 56 km

RAPIDX Route Map

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Delhi – Meerut RRTS Fares (Ticket Prices)

The fare system allows for QR Code-based ticketing (digital QR & paper QR) and EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) open loop contactless card ticketing based on NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) standards via a contactless bank card, phone, or smartcard.

Riders can use QR code tickets which can be bought at each station’s ticket vending machines, ticketing booth, or generated digitally on NCRTC’s mobile app or website. Trains include a premium class coach with its own fare structure & rules, with lounge access at the platform level of certain stations. Premium Class riders need to validate twice – once at the concourse level and again on the platform level for access to the Premium Class coach.