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Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

Santhosh Kumar 25/10/2023

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) upsc mind map
Prime Minister inaugurates
First leg of RRTS
Namo Bharat Train
India's first dedicated system
For regional connectivity
Design
Operate at speeds up to 180 km/hour
Reduce travel time
Delhi to Meerut in <1 hour
About RRTS
New rail-based system
Semi-high-speed
High-frequency commuter transit
Design speed of 180 Kmph
Key Features
Integrated mass transit network
Promote balanced urban development
In National Capital Region (NCR)
Implementing Authority
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
Joint venture
Central government
State governments
Delhi
Haryana
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh

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