The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commenced the trial runs of Namo Bharat trains between Duhai to Meerut South, an additional 25 km long section ahead of the Priority Section within a mere 80 days of beginning operations in the Priority Section. This is a significant milestone as it marks a major step towards the operationalization of the entire 42 km of Delhi -Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor in near future ahead of target.

According to a statement issued by the NCRTC, to commence the trial run, the Overhead Equipment (OHE) was charged with a from the Murad Nagar Receiving Sub Station (RSS). The electric traction, previously charged up to Modinagar South station, has now been extended up to Meerut South station. The trials were already ongoing up to Modi Nagar South station.

“During the trial runs, Namo Bharat trains are undergoing testing to assess the fitness of all sub systems and equipment’s. In this phase, the train will be operated in the entire length at various speeds gradually. Initially, manual operation is carried out under the Train Control Management System. As the process advances, tests will be conducted to evaluate the integrated performance of the train and verify its coordination with different subsystems such as Signalling, Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) and Overhead supply system, it said.

The 25 km stretch between Duhai and Meerut South Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) station is the next segment of the RRTS corridor set to be operationalized for the public after the Priority Section. This section encompasses a total of 4 stations: Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar North, Modi Nagar South, and Meerut South. In June, the construction of the viaduct up to Meerut South was completed with the installation of the last span. Subsequently, various construction works, including track laying, OHE installation, signaling and telecom, and electrical, have been advancing rapidly in this section.