The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, May 6
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of eight Namo Bharat corridor projects in the NCR region under which three corridors are currently under implementation in Phase-I.
These include Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut (82 km), Delhi-Gurugram-SNB (105 km) and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal (136 km) routes. Haryana Environment and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the transformative potential of the Namo Bharat corridors (RRTS) in easing traffic congestion, boosting regional connectivity, and enhancing economic development across urban and semi-urban areas of Haryana. He instructed officials to expedite approvals for the Delhi-SNB and Delhi-Karnal projects to ensure their timely completion.
During the meeting, a detailed presentation was made by MD, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), Sh. Shalabh Goel on Detailed Project Reports highlighting the various features of the two Namo Bharat corridors. The meeting was informed that the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor has achieved significant milestones, with successful operations on 55 km section and highly positive public response.
The Chief Minister suggested that the design of the Namo Bharat corridors should be future-ready and efficient integration with Metro systems should be ensured for enhancing the utility of the system.
The Chief Minister reviewed the alignment, stations and land requirements related to the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridors.He instructed departments to provide necessary support to NCRTC to ensure early start of projects.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the alignment of the proposed Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida Namo Bharat corridor and directed officials to provide necessary approval and support to NCRTC for preparation of the Detailed Project Report.
Notably, the Namo Bharat train ensures high speed connectivity, covering 90 km distance in about 1 hour. It will reduce the travel time between Ghaziabad and Gurugram from 100 minutes by road to just 37 minutes. It will also provide fast and direct access to the Delhi airport from Haryana.
The Namo Bharat train has a maximum design speed of 180 kmph with an inter-station distance of 5-10 km and train frequency of every 5-10 minutes. It will have Platform Screen Doors and Automatic Fare Collection System as well.
Chief Principal Secretary to CM, Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to CM, Arun Kumar Gupta, ACS- Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, AK Singh, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
