New Delhi: Travel between Delhi and Haryana is set to become faster and more convenient with the launch of two new Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. Once operational, the Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridor will allow passengers to reach Karnal from Delhi in just 90 minutes, while the Delhi-Gurugram-Bawal corridor will cut travel time to Bawal to approximately one hour. Officials estimate that these corridors will remove nearly 2 lakh vehicles from roads, reducing congestion and pollution significantly.
Key Details of the Corridors
The Delhi-Gurugram-Bawal corridor, part of the Namo Bharat network, will pass through key urban and industrial hubs, including Gurugram, Manesar, MBIR, and Bawal, while providing seamless connectivity to Delhi Airport. The corridor is expected to enhance productivity across the NCR.
The Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridor, spanning 136 km with 17 proposed stations, will cover 36 km in Delhi and 100 km in Haryana. Starting from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Karnal New ISBT, it will include five stations in Delhi and 11 in Haryana. Two depots—one in Murthal and another in Ganjbar—will support operations. Key industrial and educational hubs along this route include Sonipat Education City, Kundli, Barhi Industrial Area, Panipat city, IOCL Refinery, and Karnal.
Green, Efficient, and Connected
According to National Capital Region Transport Corporation officials, RRTS trains operate on a steel-to-steel rolling contact system, reducing friction and using only one-fifth of the fossil fuel compared to road vehicles, making it an eco-friendly transport alternative. Most RRTS stations will provide seamless connectivity to nearby metro and railway stations, ensuring uninterrupted transit.
The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, which is 82 km long, has already partially commenced operations. Officials project that once fully operational, public transport usage will increase from 37% to 63%, removing over 1 lakh private vehicles from roads annually and reducing CO₂ emissions by 2,50,000 tonnes per year.
Faster Travel, Less Congestion
RRTS trains, with an average speed of 90 km/h, will stop at strategic stations, drastically reducing travel time compared to existing transport options. The project is part of a broader strategy to tackle traffic congestion and air pollution in Delhi and NCR and aligns with recommendations from the high-powered committee on traffic management.
Officials emphasized that the corridors will not only save travel time but also boost regional economic activity and environmental sustainability, offering commuters a faster, safer, and greener way to travel across Delhi and Haryana.
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