The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched a new Journey Planner feature in the Namo Bharat App to enhance travel convenience for commuters.
New Delhi: In a major development that promises to boost inter-state traveling, the overhead equipment between the New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan stations has been successfully charged at 25 kV. With this, the operation between the stretches is likely to commence soon. The information has been shared by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) in its statement. “NCRTC has achieved another significant milestone in the journey of operationalising the complete Delhi section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor,” NCRTC posted on X on Thursday (April 10).
The OHE refers to the system of overhead wires and supporting infrastructure that supplies electric power to trains. It ensures a continuous flow of electricity, allowing electric trains to run smoothly.
“The Over Head Equipment between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan stations has now been successfully charged at 25 kV. This means the section has been electrified and is ready for train operations. Trial runs in this segment are set to begin soon,” NCRTC added.
It is important to note that the newly electrified four-km section will draw power from the Sarai Kale Khan Receiving Substation, which gets 66 kV of electricity and distributes it as 25 kV for train movement and 33 kV for station operations.
NCRTC has partnered with Delhi Transco Limited and the Gas Turbine Power Station (GTPS) to facilitate this. For now, power is being supplied through the Ghaziabad RSS.
“The 25-kV high-voltage supply reaches the OHE through a network of poles and cantilevers. These overhead wires are specifically designed to support the high-speed operations of the Namo Bharat trains, which are capable of reaching speeds of up to 180 kmph,” it stated.
Here are some of the key features:
- The stretch will feature four tracks and six platforms.
- It will be equipped with five entry and exit gates, several staircases, 14 lifts and 18 escalators.
- The station spans 215 metres in length, 50 metres in width and stands 15 metres tall
- Namo Bharat trains are operating between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, covering 55 km and serving 11 stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched a new Journey Planner feature in the Namo Bharat App to enhance travel convenience for commuters. This feature enables users to plan their entire journey seamlessly across both the Namo Bharat and Metro networks. Commuters can now select the most efficient travel routes, and complete their booking and payment — all through a single digital platform, the NCRTC said.
