Following the successful implementation on the Delhi-Meerut route, attention now shifts to the Delhi-Alwar and Delhi-Panipat routes, where the rapid rail corridor will soon break ground pending central government approval. With the Detailed Project Report in its final stages and land acquisition efforts accelerating, work on these routes could commence shortly. The governments of Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana have already committed their shares for the Alwar and Panipat routes.
Operation of the rapid rail on the Delhi-Meerut route promises smoother journeys to Panipat and Alwar. The need for public transport is greatest on the Delhi to Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, Behror, and Alwar route due to the high concentration of industrial units. Thousands commute daily for work from neighboring cities. While speaking to the media, Central Housing and Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar mentioned the completion of remaining formalities, intending to initiate the tender process within a month. By next year, the corridors to Alwar and Panipat are expected to be underway.
The Delhi-Alwar Rapid Rail Project will roll out in three phases. The first phase stretches 107 kilometers from Delhi Sarai Kale Khan through Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, to Behror, encompassing about 16 stations, five of which will be underground and 11 elevated. The rapid rail will run alongside the Jaipur-Delhi Highway. In the second phase, a 35-kilometer track to Sotanala will be laid, and the final phase will extend 58 kilometers to Alwar, culminating in a 199-kilometer corridor.
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NCERT's public relations officer, Puneet Vats, informed that the Delhi-Alwar and Delhi-Panipat rapid rail projects await central government clearance for swift commencement. Land allocation efforts are underway, determining sites for road extensions and construction based on these criteria. Moreover, the Detailed Project Report is nearing completion.
What's Special About This Track?
This corridor will feature stations at Delhi Sarai Kale Khan, INA, Munirka, Aerocity, Cyber City, IFFCO Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Hero Honda Chowk, Khidki Daula, Manesar, Panchgaon, Bilaspur Chowk, Dharuhera Depot, NBIR, Rewari, Bawal, SNB, Khairthal, and Alwar, with additions to Shahjahanpur, Neemrana, Behror, and Sotanala. The rapid trains will travel at speeds up to 160 km/h, with tracks designed for 180 km/h along the Jaipur-Delhi Highway.
