GHAZIABAD: The upcoming Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor will incorporate a range of safety measures, including CCTV cameras, an emergency door-opening system, and a communication button for passengers to contact train operators.Delhi-Meerut RRTS Inauguration: PM Modi to inaugurate Indias first RAPIDX project on this date in OctA media preview of the RAPIDX trains took place on the Wednesday preceding the official inauguration of the 17-kilometer priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor.Read AlsoPM Modi to launch the first phase of RapidX on October 20NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will in October 20 launch the 17 km section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS, a rail-based high-speed, high-frequency, regional commute transit system connecting metropolitan and big cities, towns and urban nodes across the National Capital Region (NCR). This isDelhi-Haryana RapidX line to enter Gurgaon from AerocityThe alignment of the Delhi-Haryana RapidX corridor has been changed, with the entire Gurgaon section now running along the expressway (NH-8). The revised alignment will see the corridor enter Gurgaon from Aerocity, with stations at Cyber Hub, Rajiv Chowk, Hero Honda Chowk, and Kherki Daula. The newThe in-progress Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor, designed to accommodate the semi-high-speed RAPIDX regional rail service, is a collaborative project led by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).This venture involves the participation of the central government in conjunction with the state governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.In addition to offering passenger amenities such as overhead luggage racks, Wi-Fi access, and a mobile and laptop charging outlet at every seat, these trains are equipped with a variety of safety features.According to a senior official, each coach is equipped with approximately six CCTV cameras, underscoring the commitment to ensuring passenger safety as a top priority on this corridor.The coaches also include additional features such as an emergency door-opening mechanism, Passenger Emergency Communication Units (PECU) buttons to communicate with a train operator during health or other emergencies, as well as fire extinguishers for added safety.In the event of an emergency requiring the opening of a door, the initial step is to "carefully break the transparent cover, then rotate the knob. This will cause the door to partially open, and the subsequent step is to manually open the door using your hands," as explained by another official.Its important to note that this mechanism is intended to be operated solely by a trained train attendant who is on board a RAPIDX train, as emphasized by the officials.A train attendant will be stationed in a premium coach of the train, but they are also free to move around in other coaches. Passengers can approach these attendants in the event of an emergency, as explained by the officials.To enhance safety, each RRTS station is equipped with platform screen doors (PSDs) that are seamlessly integrated with the RRTS train doors and the signaling system.In the case of an emergency, commuters have the option to use the Help Call Point directly at the concourse or platform level to contact station authorities. Additionally, passengers can also access emergency support through the RAPIDX Connect mobile application, as highlighted by the officials.The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been assigned the responsibility of supervising the construction of Indias inaugural Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi and Meerut.The full 82.15-kilometer Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS is scheduled to be operational by June 2025.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate this section on October 20, and passenger operations are scheduled to commence on October 21.

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