Sahibabad RRTS station

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Sahibabad
RapidX RRTS station
General information
LocationMadan Mohan Malviya Marg, PIR Colony, Sahibabad Industrial Area Site 4, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201010
 India
Coordinates28°40′03″N 77°21′56″E / 28.6675396°N 77.365493°E / 28.6675396; 77.365493
Owned byNCRTC
Operated byNCRTC
Line(s)Delhi–Meerut RRTS
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Duhai Depot / Modinagar North / Modipuram * (Future Service)
Platform-2 → Train Terminates Here
* (To be further extended to Sarai Kale Khan in the future)
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange Sahibabad Bus Terminal
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels2
ParkingCar parking Four-Wheeler Parking
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
StatusOperational
History
Opened21 October 2023; 6 months ago (21 October 2023)
Electrified25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station RapidX Following station
Terminus Delhi–Meerut Ghaziabad
Future Service
Anand Vihar Delhi–Meerut
(Future Service)
Ghaziabad
Location
Map

Sahibabad RRTS station[2] is an elevated terminal RRTS station in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India which will serve for higher-speed trains on the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System that can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h. The station is powered by solar energy, with 1,100 solar panels on the station's roof.[3]

Sahibabad RRTS station was commissioned on 20 October 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the 17 km long Sahibad-Duhaiyya section of Delhi–Meerut RRTS[4][5] and was open to general public on 21 October 2023.[6][7][8]

History[edit]

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) had invited tenders for the construction of the Sahibabad RRTS station along with the 7.3 km long Sahibabad ramp–Ghaziabad section of the 82.15 km Delhi-Meerut RRTS line. KEC International and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation emerged as the lowest bidder for construction work. As a result, KEC International and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation has been awarded a Rs 579.76 crore contract responsible for Package 1 (Sahibabad ramp–Ghaziabad) in August 2019. Under the agreement, companies started construction of Sahibabad RRTS station.[9]

Station layout[edit]

The Sahibabad RRTS station has 2 elevated station platforms, with the operational station building being located underneath of platform level. The RRTS station has 2 side platforms, which serves 2 rail tracks for regular service.

It will have three levels - platform, concourse and street level. Sahibabad RRTS station will be 215 meters long and 26 meters wide. The rail tracks will be constructed at a height of 24 meters above the ground level.[10]

Sahibabad track layout
to Train Terminates Here **
P2
P1
Station with two tracks and two side platforms
** (Further extension to Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station)
G Street level Exit/Entrance
L1 Mezzanine Fare control, Station agent, Token vending machines, Crossover
L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards → Duhai Depot / Modinagar North next station is Ghaziabad
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Train Terminates Here (To be further extended to Sarai Kale Khan in the future)
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2

Exits[edit]

There are a total of 2 entrances and exits, 1 on each side of the mezzanine level. An entry and exit from the south side of the mezzanine floor crosses Madan Mohan Malviya Marg and is connected to the ground at Loh Purush Drada Sardar Patel Udyan. Another entrance and exit connects northern side of the station's mezzanine floor with the ground floor in front of the Sahibabad Bus Depot Petrol station.


References[edit]

  1. ^ "Delhi – Meerut RRTS – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  2. ^ "DELHI-Ghaziabad-Meerut MAP". ncrtc.in. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  3. ^ Abhijay Jha. "Ghaziabad: RRTS station in Sahibabad taking shape, to be powered by 1,100 solar panels". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  4. ^ Abhijay Jha. "RRTS section nears launch, but links to metro, bus stand will take longer". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor: Duhai-Sahibabad section likely to open for public by April – Details inside". www.financialexpress.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  6. ^ Livemint (20 October 2023). "PM Modi inaugurates the priority section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor". mint. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  7. ^ DHNS. "PM Modi flags off NaMo Bharat, India's 1st Regional Rapid Rail Service (RRTS) | Details here". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  8. ^ Reporter, Staff (20 October 2023). "PM Narendra Modi Flags off India's First Namo Bharat Train on Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor". Metro Rail News. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  9. ^ "APCO-CRFG & KEC-CCECC Resume Work on Delhi – Meerut RRTS Line". www.themetrorailguy.com. The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Delhi-Meerut RRTS update: Ghaziabad station to have 5 exits, to be linked with Naya Bus Stand Metro Station". www.msn.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.