Namo Bharat RapidX from Sahibabad-Duhai begins commercial run! Here’s your guide to RRTS travel

 Good news for the people of Delhi-NCR! The much-awaited country’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) will begin its commercial services from today. This ambitious project was inaugurated on October 20, 2023 (Friday) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As of now, the train service will be operated on the Priority Section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.

Timings and Frequency of ‘Namo Bharat’ train services

The regular passenger service of ‘Namo Bharat’ will start at 06:00 hrs. The train operation timings will be from 06:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs. The ‘Namo Bharat’ RapidX train will provide high-speed connectivity for intercity commuting every 15 minutes, which can go up to a frequency of every 5 minutes as per requirement.

List of RRTS stations on the Priority Section

The 17-km-long priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is having five stations. These are – Sahibabad, Ghaziababad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot.

Speed of ‘Namo Bharat’ RapidX train service

The ‘Namo Bharat’ RapidX train has a design speed of 180 kmph. However, its operational speed and average speed are 160 kmph and 100 kmph respectively. It will cover a journey of 100 km in 60 minutes.

Fare of ‘Namo Bharat’ RapidX trains

The ‘Namo Bharat’ RapidX train has two types of seating arrangements – Standard Class and Premium Class. The minimum and maximum fare in Standard Class are Rs 20 and Rs 50 respectively. In Premium Class, the maximum and minimum fares are Rs 40 and Rs 100 respectively.

How to purchase tickets for ‘Namo Bharat’ train services
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is providing four modes of ticketing for travelling on Sahibabad- Duhai Depot RRTS Priority section. These are – (a) Digital QR code-based Ticket, (b) National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) Card, (c) Ticket Vending Machine (TVMs) and (d) Paper QR code-based journey ticket.

India Leads In Tourism Recovery Post-Covid

 A recent report has indicated that India played a pivotal role in the post-pandemic recovery of tourism expenditure in Asia in 2022, following the fluctuations caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Notably, Tier-II and III cities like Varanasi, Coimbatore, and Kochi have been gaining popularity as top tourist destinations.

In 2022, India achieved a remarkable recovery by reaching 78 percent of its 2019 tourism expenditure levels, whereas the broader Asian market only recorded a 52 percent recovery. This data comes from a report titled ‘How India Travels,’ a collaboration between online travel platform Booking.com and McKinsey & Company.

Due to prolonged travel restrictions, particularly in countries like China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, the tourism industry in Asia remained subdued throughout 2022.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian travelers spent a substantial USD 150 billion on travel, ranking India as the sixth largest global spender. The report predicts that by 2030, total expenditure by Indian travelers will surge to $410 billion, making India the fourth largest global spender and showcasing one of the most rapid recoveries from COVID-19 globally in comparison to key regions. This expected robust recovery in India can be attributed to a strong economy, a growing middle class, and a youthful population with a penchant for travel, all of which are contributing to increased tourism revenue in the country.

Santosh Kumar, the Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Indonesia at Booking.com, mentioned that Indian travelers are enthusiastic, eager, and confident to explore both nearby and far-off destinations in search of new experiences. The report also predicts that Indians are anticipated to spend $40 billion by 2030, further driving the global tourism rebound.

The report underlines a surge in demand for alternative accommodation options, including hostels, campsites, vacation rentals, and chalets. The growth rate of average daily rates (ADR) for these alternative accommodations has outpaced those of traditional hotels and managed chains, signaling a notable shift in travel preferences among Indian travelers.

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