Rajasthan has successfully joined the 'Namo Bharat' network following a consensus between the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana. According to reports from Zee News, this development paves the way for the operation of 'Namo Bharat' trains between Delhi and Alwar. The Regional Rapid Transit System project has gained fresh momentum and represents a significant step toward connecting Rajasthan with New Delhi through a fast, safe, and world-class transport network.
The Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar corridor will start from Sarai Kale Khan in New Delhi and pass through Munirka, Aerocity, Gurugram, and Bawal, then reach Khairthal and Alwar via SNB. As reported by Zee News, another section extending from SNB will be developed up to Sotanala through Neemrana and Behror. The corridor is expected to directly benefit major industrial hubs in the National Capital Region, including Bhiwadi and Neemrana in Rajasthan.
The proposed network will span 196 kilometres and include 22 major stations, with Rajasthan alone covering 91 kilometres and including six proposed stations. According to officials from the Rajasthan Chief Minister's Office, the corridor will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure and high-speed trains capable of reaching up to 160 kmph. All three Namo Bharat corridors are being designed as interoperable networks, enabling passengers to travel seamlessly between routes.
Regional Rapid Transit System trains will run on dedicated elevated corridors, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted movement free of road traffic congestion. As reported by Zee News, the network will be integrated with railway stations, inter-state bus terminals, airports, and the Delhi Metro to provide seamless multimodal connectivity. The corridors will converge at Sarai Kale Khan station in Delhi, which will serve as the main interchange hub.
In the first phase, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut, Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar, and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridors are being developed as part of the 'Namo Bharat' network. According to Zee News, among these, the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor has already been inaugurated. The Regional Rapid Transit System is designed as a next-generation public transportation model that can operate at speeds nearly three times those of conventional metro services, connecting neighbouring cities quickly and efficiently.
