First Trainset of RRTS Dispatched from Savli, Gujarat, Soon to Arrive at Duhai Depot
The semi-high-speed aerodynamic RRTS trainsets were loaded on a trailer at the manufacturing factory of Alstom in Gujarat
The delivery of first trainset of India’s first RRTS started from Savli, Gujarat. The semi-high-speed aerodynamic RRTS trainsets were loaded on a trailer at the manufacturing factory of Alstom in Gujarat and will be bringing to the Duhai Depot, Ghaziabad via road.
• The first trainset of RRTS was handed over to NCRTC earlier this month on 7th May, 2022 at an event organised at the manufacturing unit in the presence of Manoj Joshi, Secretary MoHUA and Chairman NCRTC along with Vinay Kumar Singh, MD, NCRTC, and other dignitaries of NCRTC and Alstom.
• The Duhai Depot, Ghaziabad is gearing up for its arrival. The tracks have been laid out, shades prepared for the workshop and preparations are being made for the testing of the train at the Depot. For the operation of the RRTS trains, an administrative building has also been constructed in the Depot.
• For the testing and the maintenance of the RRTS trains, 11 stabling lines, 2 workshop lines, 3 Internal-Bay Lines (IBL) and one Heavy Internal Cleaning (HEC) line are being constructed. The construction of one workshop and one IBL line is in the final stage, while the construction of the rest of the lines has been completed.
• M/s Alstom has been awarded the contract of manufacturing the RRTS trains under Make In India, as per which they would be delivering 40 trainsets, including 10 three-car trainsets for Meerut Metro, bundled with rolling stock maintenance for 15 years.
• The contract also includes designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning Signalling and Train Control, Supervision, Platform Screen Doors, and Telecommunication Systems for the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor.
• The trainsets, with their sleek and modern design, will be lightweight equipped with a regenerative braking system and compatible with Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Control (ATC), and Automatic Train Operations (ATO).
• The regenerative braking system is an important feature of these trains, which generates electricity when the brakes are applied and the power goes back to the electric grid through the overhead traction of the train system.
• The RRTS trains have ergonomically designed 2×2 transverse seating, wide standing space, luggage racks, CCTV cameras, laptop/mobile charging facility, dynamic route maps, auto control ambient lighting system, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) and other amenities.
• The air-conditioned RRTS trains will have Standard as well as Premium class (one coach per train) along with one coach reserved for women commuters.
• RRTS is the first-of-its-kind system in which trains, with a design speed of 180 kmph, will be available every 5 – 10 minutes and cover the distance between Delhi and Meerut in 55 minutes.
• NCRTC has taken the initiative of building a huge network of networks by seamlessly connecting the various public transit systems in NCR. With Multi-Modal-Integration, RRTS stations will have seamless integration with Metro stations, railway stations, and bus depots, wherever possible.
• Once operational, the first RRTS corridor is estimated to reduce ~2,50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide in vehicular emissions per year. With an expected daily ridership of around 8 lakh passengers, RRTS will be the most energy-efficient futuristic transit system.
• NCRTC is planning to commence trial runs on the Priority Section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor by the end of this year.
*Other Commuter-Centric Features of the Country’s First RRTS Trainsets: *
• Aerodynamic profile with long nose and plug-in-doors to reduce air drag at higher speeds.
• Fully air-conditioned cars with wide gangways for commuters’ maximum space for easy entry and exit. Large window glasses with tint will give panoramic views.
• Ergonomically designed 2X2 transverse seating, cushioned seats.
• One Premium Class car on every train to give a new level of comfort, convenience, and user-friendliness. Will have wider seats with more legroom, and coat hangers. Equipped with vending machine facility.
• Energy efficient, auto control ambient lighting system.
• CCTV monitoring, Indoor and Outdoor Surveillance systems
• Modern Passenger Announcement and Digital Passenger Information System (PAPIS), emergency communication facilities
• Onboard Wi-Fi
• Provision of wheelchair space for differently abled and stretcher space for emergency medical transit
• Compatible with advanced ETCS Level II Signaling, Automatic Train Operations and Platform Screen Doors (PSD) for improved safety
• Design and Manufacturing based on International Safety Standards
• Appropriate SIL level based on safety and hazard assessment as per International Standards
• Fire detection system for internal and external fire
• Monitoring of Axle box temperature with Wayside equipment
