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Namo Bharat RRTS: 160 kmph Semi-High Speed Trains Reshaping Commutes Across Delhi-NCR
The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), operated by NCRTC, is connecting Delhi to satellite cities like Meerut at speeds up to 160 kmph. The 80 km Delhi-Meerut corridor now carries about 1 lakh passengers daily, with cumulative ridership crossing 3.5 crore. Multimodal integration with metro, buses, and railway stations is driving a demographic shift as professionals and students relocate from Delhi while retaining capital-based employment.
Jul 11, 2026 1 source