Business

Meerut Metro to Launch India's Fastest and Most Advanced Train Service

Sep 7, 2024 1 min read

Jump to Summary

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has unveiled the Meerut Metro, a new urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The metro, aimed at providing a modern and efficient mobility solution, is being constructed in two phases: the first phase from Partapur to Modipuram, featuring 13 stations, and the second phase from Shradhapuri Phase II to Jagriti Vihar, with 12 stations. The metro will operate on a 23-kilometer corridor, including 18 kilometers of elevated track and 5 kilometers underground. The construction is progressing with a projected completion date set for 2025.

The three-coach trains are designed to accommodate over 700 passengers and can reach speeds up to 180 kmph, with a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph. The trainsets, manufactured domestically by Alstom under the 'Make in India' initiative, include features such as ergonomically designed seating, luggage racks, USB charging facilities, and advanced safety measures like CCTV cameras and emergency communication systems. The NCRTC's Managing Director, Shalabh Goel, highlighted the metro's modern interiors and passenger-centric features during a ceremony at the RRTS depot in Duhai, Ghaziabad. The metro aims to reduce travel time, alleviate traffic congestion, and stimulate economic growth in the region.

Summary

Other news in business

Draghi Calls for €800bn EU Investment to Compete Globally

The European Union (EU) requires a more coordinated industrial policy, rapid decision-making, and significant investment to remain competitive with the United States and China, according to a report by former European Central Bank chief and Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi. The report, commissioned by the European Commission, calls for an

Lilly Promotes Lucas Montarce to EVP and CFO

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has appointed Lucas Montarce as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Montarce, who joined Lilly in 2001, has held various finance leadership roles, including group vice president, corporate controller, and global CFO of Lilly Research Laboratories, Lilly International, and

Methanex Acquires OCI's Methanol Business for $2.05 Billion

OCI Global has entered into a binding equity purchase agreement to sell its Global Methanol Business to Methanex Corporation for $2.05 billion. The transaction will be settled through a combination of $1.15 billion in cash, the issuance of 9.9 million shares of Methanex valued at approximately $450

James Gandolfini Dared HBO Exec to Fire Him During 'Sopranos' Intervention

Former HBO CEO Chris Albrecht has disclosed that James Gandolfini once challenged him to "fire" him from "The Sopranos" after an intervention was staged to persuade the actor to enter rehab for his alcohol struggles. The revelation is part of the new documentary, "Wise Guy: