Delhi–Sonipat–Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System

Delhi–Sonipat–Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System
Overview
OwnerNCRTC
Area served
LocaleNCR
Transit type
Number of lines1 line
Number of stations16
Operation
Headway5 - 10 minutes
Technical
System length103 km
No. of tracks2
Track gauge(1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge)
Electrification25 kV, 50 Hz AC overhead catenary

The Delhi–Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (Delhi–Panipat RRTS) is an approved, 103 km (64 mi) long, semi-high speed rail corridor connecting Delhi, Sonipat, and Panipat in the National Capital Region.[1][2] It is one of the three RapidX corridors planned under Phase-1 of the Rapid Rail Transport System of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). With maximum speed of 160 km/h and average speed of 120 km/h, commuters using the system will be able to cover the distance between Panipat and Delhi in 65 minutes. The project is expected to cost ₹ 21,627 crores.[3]

Route and stations

The line will start from Sarai Kale Khan station, which will allow interchange with Delhi-Alwar RapidX and Delhi-Meerut RapidX lines, as well as connectivity to the Nizamuddin railway station, Sarai Kale Khan ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan - Nizamuddin metro station. There will be total 16 stations on the corridor out of which two will be underground and the rest will be elevated.[4]

No. Station name Connections Layout Status
1 Sarai Kale Khan Pink Line
Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station

Sarai Kale Khan ISBT

Elevated under-construction (Sarai kale khan)

Planned (Rest)
2 Indraprastha Blue Line Elevated
3 Kashmere Gate Red Line Yellow Line Violet Line

Kashmere Gate ISBT

Underground
4 Burari Crossing Pink Line Elevated
5 Mukarba Chowk Magenta Line Elevated
6 Alipur None Elevated
7 Kundli None Elevated
8 KMP Interchange None Elevated
9 Rajeev Gandhi Education City None Elevated
10 Murthal None Elevated
11 Barhi None Elevated
12 Gannaur None Elevated
13 Samalkha None Elevated
14 Panipat South None Elevated
15 Panipat North None Underground
16 Panipat Depot Station None Elevated

Proposed extension to Karnal

An extension to Karnal involving 3 additional stations has been proposed[5][6] and the same is in feasibility stage.[7]

Inter-connectivity

It will connect with the following multi-model transports:

Status

  • 19 July 2017 - NHAI granted in-principle approval.[3]
  • 13 March 2020 - DPR approved by NCRTC Board.
  • 18 January 2021 - Delhi Panipat RRTS corridor approved by Government of Haryana.[8]
  • 12 March 2021 - Process to identify Station land for extension to Karnal begins (3 more stations).[9]
  • 18 August 2021 - DPR lying with Central Government since Dec 2020.[7]
  • 14 Dec 2021 - Centre has not received the Delhi government's approval for its financial commitment with regard to DPR of the Delhi-Panipat RRTS.[10]
  • 8 Feb 2023 - Delhi Government not agreed to provide financial support for Delhi-Panipat RRTS and Delhi-SNB RRTS, and also hasn't made full payment for Delhi-Meerut RRTS.[11]
  • 17 Dec 2023 - Delhi government expressed its willingness to grant an in-principle/administrative approval for Delhi-Panipat RRTS project, provided its share of contribution was met by the Centre.[12]
  • 31 Dec 2023 - Delhi government releases 50 crores as initial fund for Delhi-Panipat RRTS.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "NHAI approves Delhi RRTS projects worth Rs53,500 crore". Mint. 19 July 2017. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. ^ Kumar, Ajay (20 July 2017). "NHAI to construct 2 rapid transit corridors from Delhi to decongest traffic". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Rapid rail projects connecting Delhi to Alwar and Panipat get approval". Hindustan Times. 19 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  4. ^ "NCRTC|Delhi-Panipat corridor". nrctc.in. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Haryana government to extend RRTS corridor". The Hindu. 7 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Centre accords in-principle approval for extension of Delhi-Panipat RRTS". The Pioneer. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Delhi-Panipat corridor: Rapid transit system awaits final nod". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Haryana state approves Delhi - Panipat RRTS". International Railway Journal. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Process to identify land for rapid transit system begins". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  10. ^ "2 RRTS corridors stuck with Delhi, says Centre". The Times of India. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Delhi hasn't made full payment for RRTS corridor: Centre". The Times of India. 8 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  12. ^ "For Delhi-Alwar & Delhi-Panipat RRTS Corridors, Govt Working on Cabinet Note For MoU With NCRTC". TimesNow. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Delhi govt releases Rs 150 crore for construction of two RRTS corridors". The Times of India. 31 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 April 2024.

External links

  • Draft Detailed Project Report of Delhi-Panipat RRTS (PDF) (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
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