PM Modi Renames India's First Regional Rail Service From 'RapidX' To 'NaMo' Bharat

RapidX, India's first semi-high speed regional rail service, has been renamed NaMo Bharat

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the train service

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The train connects Sahibabad and Duhai Depot stations, marking the launch of the RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System) in India

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RRTS offers high-speed trains for intercity commuting every 15 minutes, with the potential for every five minutes as needed

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The Congress party criticizes the name change, citing self-obsession

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A cricket stadium in Ahmedabad is also named after PM Modi

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The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor will open on October 21

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This section includes five stations and various safety features, such as CCTV cameras and emergency door-opening mechanisms

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Trains on this corridor can reach speeds of up to 160 kmph

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The entire 82.15 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS is expected to be operational by June 2025, connecting Delhi to Meerut in less than an hour

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