- Source: Modinagar North RRTS station
Modinagar North RRTS station is an elevated RRTS station in the Modinagar town of Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh, India. This serves as a RRTS station for higher-speed trains on the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System that can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h.
After the trial run of Duhai - Meerut South RRTS stretch was commissioned successfully, this RRTS station was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 6, 2024 via video conferencing from Kolkata, and began its operations along with the existing 17-km Sahibabad-Duhai stretch of the Delhi–Meerut RRTS from March 7, 2024.
History
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) had invited tenders for the construction of the Modinagar North RRTS station along with the 21.5 km long Murad Nagar–Meerut South section of the 82.15 km Delhi-Meerut RRTS line. L&T Heavy Civil Infrastructure emerged as the lowest bidder for construction work. Under the agreement, companies started construction of Modinagar North RRTS station.
Station layout
The Modinagar North RRTS station has three levels - platform, concourse and street level. Modinagar North 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.
There are 2 Gate points – 1 and 2. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel:-
Gate 1 - Towards Meerut Side
Gate 2 - Towards Delhi Side