Delhi government giving go ahead to regional rapid transit system (RRTS) project
The Delhi government is finally set to give its approval to the regional rapid transit system (RRTS) project which connects Delhi with Panipat, Alwar, and Meerut. The government’s green signal to the regional RRTS project will ensure a hassle-free and air-conditioned ride to commuters travelling to NCR towns in the near future.
On Wednesday, Delhi LG Najeeb Jung gave the go-ahead for the three corridors as envisaged by the National Capital Regional Planning Board (NCRPB). As a result, the NCRPB has been able to finalize the alignment – which will be underground – for the Delhi-Panipat (111km), Delhi-Alwar (180km) and Delhi-Meerut (90km) RRTS.
Previously, under the Sheila Dikshit government, the NCRPB’s proposed entry of the regional RRTS inside the limits of Delhi city was being opposed on account of congestion issues.
However, with the Delhi LG Jung now approving the regional RRTS project, the NCR concept will get a noteworthy boost, especially against the backdrop of the fact that a survey carried out in 2007 had revealed that more than one crore vehicles travel through Delhi every day to reach the cities of Panipat, Alwar, and Meerut.
Pointing out that Delhi will have nine stations on the three mentioned corridors of the regional RRTS project, an official from the LG office said: “With the high-speed corridors in place, the total cost benefit will be huge in terms of fuel, highway, pollution, capital and time saved. Delhi will benefit greatly, based on these factors.”
Source – The Times of India
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