What is the Status of Haryana's 8 Namo Bharat Corridor Projects in NCR?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Namo Bharat corridors aim to transform transportation in Haryana.
- Three corridors are currently in the first phase of implementation.
- Significant travel time reductions are expected for commuters.
- Future-ready designs will ensure integration with metro systems.
- High-speed trains will enhance access to major urban areas.
Chandigarh, May 6 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, convened a meeting on Tuesday to assess the current status of eight Namo Bharat corridor projects in the National Capital Region (NCR). Among these, three corridors are in the implementation phase of the first stage, as confirmed by officials.
The operational corridors include the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut (82 km), Delhi-Gurugram-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror (SNB) (105 km), and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal (136 km) routes.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the transformative impact of the Namo Bharat corridors (Regional Rapid Transit System) on reducing traffic congestion, improving regional connectivity, and fostering economic growth in urban and semi-urban areas of the state.
He directed officials to accelerate the approval processes for the Delhi-SNB and Delhi-Karnal projects to guarantee their on-time completion.
A comprehensive presentation was conducted by NCRTC Managing Director Shalabh Goel, showcasing detailed project reports and the features of the two corridors.
It was reported that the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor has reached significant milestones, including successful operations over a 55-km segment with positive feedback from the public.
Chief Minister Saini recommended that the design of the Namo Bharat corridors be future-ready, ensuring effective integration with metro systems to enhance the utility of the service.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the alignment, stations, and land requirements for the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridors.
He urged departments to provide essential support to NCRTC to initiate projects promptly.
Additionally, the alignment of the proposed Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida Namo Bharat corridor was reviewed, with instructions to officials to facilitate approval and support for the project report preparation.
The Namo Bharat train promises high-speed connectivity, covering a distance of 90 km in approximately one hour. It will significantly shorten the travel time between Ghaziabad and Gurugram from 100 minutes by road to just 37 minutes.
Furthermore, it will provide rapid access to Delhi airport from Haryana.
The train is designed for a maximum speed of 180 km per hour, with an inter-station distance of 5 to 10 km and a frequency of every 5 to 10 minutes.
Additionally, the system will incorporate platform screen doors and an automatic fare collection mechanism.