Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs addressed questions regarding the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in Lok Sabha. The response details how RRTS reduces travel time, improves regional integration, and generates employment. It outlines plans to replicate the RRTS model beyond the NCR, including corridor details and prioritization.
Key Points / Main Content:
RRTS Benefits and Objectives:
* The Namo Bharat RRTS reduces travel time with high speeds (180 kmph design, 160 kmph operating).
* It strengthens regional integration by connecting key centers with reliable transit.
* It generates employment through skilled and unskilled jobs.
RRTS Corridor Plans:
* The Functional Plan on Transport for NCR2032 recommended eight rail-based RRTS corridors.
* The corridors include:
* Delhi-Gurugram-Rewari-Alwar
* Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
* Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat
* Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Palwal
* Delhi-Bahadurgarh-Rohtak
* Delhi-Shahdara-Baraut
* Ghaziabad-Khurja
* Ghaziabad-Hapur
* A Task Force prioritized three RRTS corridors:
* Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
* Delhi-Gurugram-SNB
* Delhi-Panipat
Impact Analysis:
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC):
Impact: As the implementing agency, NCRTC is responsible for executing the Namo Bharat RRTS corridor project.
Action Required: Continue implementing and managing the existing RRTS corridors and any future corridors based on government plans.
Citizens/Commuters:
Impact: Will benefit from reduced travel times, improved regional connectivity, and increased employment opportunities.
Action Required: Utilize the RRTS services once implemented and provide feedback for further improvements.
Government of India (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs):
Impact: Accountable for planning, funding, and overseeing the expansion of RRTS across the country.
Action Required: Continue to assess the feasibility of RRTS in other regions and allocate budgetary resources for implementation.
National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB):
Impact: Responsible for the initial planning and recommendations for RRTS corridors.
Action Required: Support the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in identifying and planning new RRTS corridors.
Key Entities Referenced
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS): A high-speed, high-frequency rail-based system designed to connect regional centers with urban hubs, reducing travel time and improving regional integration. Namo Bharat is one such RRTS corridor.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for policies related to housing and urban development.
National Capital Region (NCR): A metropolitan area encompassing Delhi and its surrounding districts in several states.
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC): The implementing agency for the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System RRTS corridor.
NITI Aayog: The successor to the Planning Commission of India, it serves as a policy think tank of the Government of India.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor: One of the prioritized Regional Rapid Transit System corridors connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut.
Delhi-Gurugram-SNB RRTS Corridor: One of the prioritized Regional Rapid Transit System corridors connecting Delhi, Gurugram and Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror Urban Complex.
Delhi-Panipat RRTS Corridor: One of the prioritized Regional Rapid Transit System corridors connecting Delhi and Panipat in Haryana.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 711
TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 24, 2025
REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM
NO. 711. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:
SHRI TEJASVI SURYA:
SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:
SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:
SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:
DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:
SHRI MITESH PATEL BAKABHAI:
SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY:
SHRI DULU MAHATO:
SHRI P C MOHAN:
SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:
SHRI TAPIR GAO:
DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:
SHRI SATISH KUMAR GAUTAM:
SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:
SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL:
SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:
SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI:
SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:
DR. VINOD KUMAR BIND:
SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI:
SHRI GODAM NAGESH:
SHRI P P CHAUDHARY:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to
state:
(a) the manner in which the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) helps
in effectively reducing travel time, improving regional integration
and generating employment opportunities;
(b) whether the Government has any plans to replicate the RRTS model
in other fast-growing urban regions outside the NCR;
(c) if so, the details thereof including the names of regions/cities
identified, proposed corridors, budgetary allocations and the
expected timeline for implementation;
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(d) whether Bengaluru along with its surrounding urban and sub urban
regions in Karnataka, Jhansi, Amroha, Prayagraj and Varanasi in
Uttar Pradesh, Palghar and its nearby areas in Maharashtra,
Dhanbad and Bokaro in Jharkhand and certain regions of Rajasthan
have also been identified/selected for the purpose;
(e) if so, the details thereof along with the Detailed Project Reports
(DPRs) prepared for RRTS and the action taken/to be taken by the
Government in this regard; and
(f) whether the Government has any plans to connect North East Delhi
with RRTS network in the future and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a): National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the
implementing agency for Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System
(RRTS) corridor has informed that Namo Bharat RRTS corridor is a
transformative infrastructure initiative that tackles multiple urban and
regional challenges. Namo Bharat trains are designed for high speed
of 180 Km/h, with an operating speed of 160 Km/h and hence reduces
travel time. Further, the Namo Bharat corridor strengthens regional
integration by seamlessly connecting key regional centres with the
main hub through high-speed, reliable transit corridors. It further
increases employment generation by creating large number of skilled
and unskilled jobs.
(b) to (f): ‘Functional Plan on Transport for NCR-2032’ prepared by National
Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) had recommended
development of eight rail based high-speed, high-frequency Regional
Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors to connect city centers of
metropolitan and big cities, towns and urban areas. The eight
recommended RRTS corridors are (i) Delhi-Gurugram-Rewari-Alwar (ii)
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut (iii) Delhi-Sonipat-Panipat (iv) Delhi-
Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Palwal (v) Delhi-Bahadurgarh-Rohtak (vi) Delhi-
Shahdara-Baraut (vii) Ghaziabad-Khurja and (viii) Ghaziabad-Hapur.
The erstwhile Planning Commission of India (now NITI Aayog)
appointed Task Force under the chairmanship of Secretary, MoHUA
(previously MoUD) and prioritized three RRTS corridors, namely, (i)
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, (ii) Delhi-Gurugram-SNB and (iii) Delhi-
Panipat.
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