Ghaziabad RRTS station

Ghaziabad RRTS station[2] is an elevated RRTS station in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India which serves for higher-speed trains on the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (Delhi–Meerut RRTS) that can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h. The station is powered by solar energy, with 1,100 solar panels on the station's roof.


Ghaziabad
RapidX RRTS station
Ghaziabad Station of RapidX, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
General information
LocationSector 7, Patel Nagar 2nd, Patel Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201003
 India
Coordinates28°40′21″N 77°24′41″E / 28.6723652°N 77.4113199°E / 28.6723652; 77.4113199
Owned byNCRTC
Operated byNCRTC
Line(s)Delhi–Meerut RRTS
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Duhai Depot / Meerut South / Modipuram * (Future Service)
Platform-2 → Sahibabad
* (To be further extended to Sarai Kale Khan in the future)

Island platform
Platform-2 → Sahibabad
* (To be further extended to Sarai Kale Khan in the future)
Platform-3 → Train Terminates Here
Tracks3
ConnectionsMetro interchange Shaheed Sthal Red Line
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels4
ParkingCar parking Four-Wheeler Parking
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
StatusOperational
History
Opened21 October 2023; 12 months ago (21 October 2023)
Electrified25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station RapidX Following station
Sahibabad
Terminus
Delhi–Meerut Guldhar
Future Service
Sahibabad Delhi–Meerut
(Future Service)
Guldhar
Location
Map

Ghaziabad RRTS station was commissioned on 20 October 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the 17 km long Sahibad-Duhaiyya section of Delhi–Meerut RRTS[3][4] and was open to general public on 21 October 2023.[5][6][7]

History

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The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) had invited tenders for the construction of the Ghaziabad RRTS station along with the 7.3 km long Sahibabad ramp–Ghaziabad section of the 82.15 km Delhi–Meerut RRTS line. KEC International and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation emerged as the lowest bidder for construction work. As a result, KEC International and China Civil Engineering Construction Corp has been awarded a Rs 579.76 crore contract responsible for Package 1 (Sahibabad ramp–Ghaziabad) in August 2019. Under the agreement, companies started construction of Ghaziabad RRTS station.

Station layout

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The Ghaziabad RRTS station has 3 elevated station platforms, with the operational station building being located underneath of platform level. The RRTS station has 2 side platforms and one island platform, which serves 4 rail tracks for regular service.

It has 4 levels - platform, mezzanine, concourse and street level. Ghaziabad RRTS station will be 215 meters long and 42 meters wide. The RRTS Station is the tallest station in Delhi-NCR, with the height of 26 meters from the ground level.[8]

  Ghaziabad track layout
 
 
 
 
P2
 
 
 
P1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P3
 
 
P2
 
 
 
 
Station with three tracks | One Side & Island platform
G Street Level Exit/ Entrance
L1 Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left  
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards →   Duhai Depot /   Meerut South
Next Station:  Guldhar
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ←   Sahibabad
Island platform | P2 and P3 Doors will open on the left  
Platform 3
Westbound
Towards →   Meerut South /   Modipuram
Next Station:  Guldhar
L2

There are 5 Gate points – 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel:-

  • Gate 1 (Closed) - Towards Traffic Police Training Center, Meerut Side (Delhi End)
  • Gate 2 (Closed) - Towards Meerut Side (Meerut End)
  • Gate 3 (Closed) - Towards DMRC Shaheed Sthal metro station or Mod Gol Chakkar (Meerut End)
  • Gate 4 (Opened) - Towards Mahamaya Stadium (Delhi End)
  • Gate 5 (Opened) - Towards Meerut End

References

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  1. ^ "Delhi – Meerut RRTS – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ "DELHI-Ghaziabad-Meerut MAP". ncrtc.in. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  3. ^ Abhijay Jha. "RRTS section nears launch, but links to metro, bus stand will take longer". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor: Duhai-Sahibabad section likely to open for public by April – Details inside". www.financialexpress.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  5. ^ Livemint (20 October 2023). "PM Modi inaugurates the priority section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor". mint. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  6. ^ DHNS. "PM Modi flags off NaMo Bharat, India's 1st Regional Rapid Rail Service (RRTS) | Details here". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  7. ^ Reporter, Staff (20 October 2023). "PM Narendra Modi Flags off India's First Namo Bharat Train on Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor". Metro Rail News. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Delhi-Meerut RRTS update: Ghaziabad station to have 5 exits, to be linked with Naya Bus Stand Metro Station". www.msn.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.