Meerut Metro's New Train Coach Set Unveiled: 'Sleeker Than Delhi Metro', It's Set To Revolutionize Intra-city Travel
The National Capital Region Trnasport Corporation (NCRTC), which is implementing the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, today unveiled the next-gen coaches that will be used for day-to-day commuting in Meerut. The coaches, unveiled by NCRTC MD Shalabh Goel, will be used for the operations of Meerut Metro. The modern, commuter-centric features of Meerut Metro is such that it looks sleeker than Delhi Metro.
Colorful Exterior
NCRTC said that the Meerut Metro's design embodies a modern aesthetic, prioritizing passenger comfort, safety, and security. The exterior of Meerut Metro trainsets sports an attractive and modern color combination of fluorescent green, blue, and orange that conveys technological advancement and the aspirations of the people of a 'New India.' Check out the first look and features of the metro coaches:
Meerut Metro Start Date
The Meerut Metro will operate on the same RRTS infrastructure from Meerut South to Modipuram. At four of these stations, commuters will be able to switch to Namo Bharat train services and vice versa. These stations will be Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram. The Meerut Metro will be thrown open for public by June 2025.
The NCRTC has made available push buttons on the doors just like Vande Bharat Express's interior doors for opening of the door. The selective door opening via push buttons reduces energy consumption.
Luggage Racks, Charging Ports
The coaches are air-conditioned, having luggage racks, grab handles, CCTV cameras, USB mobile charging facilities, dynamic route maps, and many other modern conveniences.
2x2 Transverse Seating
Meerut Metro are three-car trainsets with ergonomically designed 2x2 transverse and longitudinal seating arrangements with comfortable cushioned seats. More than 700 passengers can travel in a train, with a seating capacity of 173.
Platform Screen Doors
Prioritizing safety, Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) will be installed at all stations synchronized with metro operations and also help in ensuring crowd management.
Safety Arrangements
Safety measures like passenger emergency communication system, fire extinguishers, alarms, and talk-back systems are integrated.
Reserve Seats For Women, Elderly
There will be a specific reserved seating arrangement in each coach of the metro train for women passengers and senior citizens, just like Delhi Metro.
Foldable Seats, Wheelchair Space
Both - Meerut Metro stations and trains are universally accessible, with dedicated space for medical stretchers/wheelchairs in emergencies. The metro stations also have spacious lifts to accommodate medical stretchers and wheelchairs.
Meerut Metro Route, Stations
The stations are Meerut South (elevated), Partapur (elevated), Rithani (elevated), Shatabdi Nagar (elevated), Brahampuri (elevated), Meerut Central (underground), Bhaisali (underground), Begumpul (underground), MES Colony (elevated), Daurli (elevated), Meerut North (elevated), Modipuram (elevated), and Modipuram Depot (at grade).
Meerut Metro: Distance
The Meerut Metro corridor spans 23 km with 13 stations, including 18 km of elevated and 5 km of underground sections. Nine stations are elevated, three are underground, and one station (depot station) will be at grade. This 23 km distance will be covered by these modern trainsets within 30 minutes.
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