The National Capital Region Transport Corporation on Saturday unveiled a new policy allowing the rental of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) trains and facilities for the purpose of filming movies, documentaries, and commercials.
It additionally stated that both its premises and those of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) can also be leased for purposes other than film shoots. The corporation said in a statement, “If Namo Bharat trains are required during the night hours (non-revenue hours) then booking of events can also be considered.”
OTT series, films using transport systems
The NCRTC acknowledged that these days with the rise of OTT platforms and the digital environment, public transport systems, especially metro rail systems, are being used as setting for shooting feature films, documentaries, and web series. It added that the decision to welcome such activities presents a lucrative opportunity for filmmakers seeking dynamic and modern shooting locations.
How much will be charged for such shoots?
The pricing and reservation charges for renting NCRTC premises, including per scheduled hour of occupancy for commercial purposes, are as follows: Rs 2 lakh for all stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, Rs 3 lakh for Namo Bharat trains and stations, and Rs 2.5 lakh for depots and other locations, as per NCRTC’s statement.
India’s Regional Rapid Transit System
In October 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and launched a Namo Bharat rapid transit train capable of reaching speeds of 180 kmph. With this, the 17-kilometre priority section between Sahibabad and the Duhai Depot within the 82-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor for public use.
As per officials, RRTS stations and Namo Bharat trains are now available for short-term hire for shooting films, documentaries and commercials.
(With PTI inputs)