(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
New Delhi, May 18, 2025 — In a significant milestone for India’s transportation infrastructure, IRCON International Limited has successfully completed the installation and commissioning of the Over Head Equipment (OHE) across the entire 169 track kilometers (82 route kilometers) of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor under the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

This achievement marks the full electrification of India’s first Semi-High-Speed RRTS corridor, a critical component in the National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) ambitious project to revolutionize regional connectivity. With trains designed to run at speeds up to 180 km/h, the electrified corridor will facilitate swift, safe, and sustainable travel between Delhi and Meerut, drastically reducing commute times and easing congestion on roads.

IRCON International, a leading public sector undertaking specializing in transport infrastructure, played a pivotal role in executing the OHE works, which are vital for powering the high-speed trains of the RRTS. The successful commissioning showcases IRCON’s technical excellence, precision engineering, and unwavering commitment to modernizing India’s railway network.

Commenting on the milestone, officials noted that the electrification is not just a technical accomplishment but a step forward in enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability of the country’s transport systems.

The completion of the OHE system clears the path for further operational readiness of the RRTS corridor, with commercial services expected to provide a transformative boost to intercity travel and economic integration across the National Capital Region.

With this electrification milestone, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor moves one step closer to becoming a model for future high-speed regional transit projects in India.