RapidX
The RapidX is a rapid rail system operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) in India's National Capital Region (NCR). The goal of the RapidX is to replace the conventional non-air-conditioned MEMU-operated local train network with a rapid rail system. The semi-high speed trainsets which are providing services on RapidX have been named as Namo Bharat and have an average speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
| RapidX | |
|---|---|
Namo Bharat Trainsets | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | elevated rapid rail |
| Status | Partially operational |
| First service | 20 October 2023 |
| Website | ncrtc |
| Route | |
| Line(s) used | 8 (planned) 1 (partially commissioned) |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Economy class Business class Women's class |
| Seating arrangements |
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| Observation facilities | Large windows for panoramic view |
| Entertainment facilities | |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Other facilities |
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| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Namo Bharat EMUs |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line |
| Operating speed | 160–180 km/h (100–110 mph) |
| Average length | 384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
192 metres (630 ft) (8 coaches) |
| Rake maintenance | Duhai Depot, Duhai, Uttar Pradesh |
Germany’s Deutsche Bahn will operate and maintain the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut rapid rail transit corridor after winning bid value at estimated price of Rs 1500 crores for 12 years.
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