Good news for Delhi-NCR! The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to commence the regular service of the country’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) trains from October 21, 2023 (Saturday). The project is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
As of now, the NCRTC will operate RAPIDX on the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut. The 17-km-long section stretches from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot. The entire corridor is likely to be completed by the year 2025.
Timing of train operation on Sahibabad- Duhai Depot Priority section:
The first train will start at 06:00 hrs. The train operation timings will be from 06:00 to 23:00 hrs.
Fare details of RAPIDX
The train has two types of compartments – Standard Class and Premium Class. The children below 90 cm height will be allowed to travel free.
Single Journey Ticket Fare for Standard Class (Rs)
| Station | Sahibabad | Ghaziababad | Guldhar | Duhai | Duhai Depot |
| Sahibabad | 20 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| Ghaziababad | 30 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 30 |
| Guldhar | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Duhai | 40 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Duhai Depot | 50 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 |
Single Journey Ticket Fare for Premium Class (Rs)
| Station | Sahibabad | Ghaziababad | Guldhar | Duhai | Duhai Depot |
| Sahibabad | 40 | 60 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
| Ghaziababad | 60 | 40 | 40 | 60 | 60 |
| Guldhar | 60 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 60 |
| Duhai | 80 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Duhai Depot | 100 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 40 |
Ticketing modes of Sahibabad- Duhai Depot RRTS Priority section
- Digital QR code-based Ticket – The commuter can purchase the ticket using “RAPIDX Connect” mobile application.
- National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) Card – The passengers can travel with any NCMC compliant card. One can purchase these cards from the ticket counter at the stations. This card can be recharged with a minimum value of Rs 100 up to a maximum value of Rs 2000.
- Ticket Vending Machine (TVMs) – The TVMs cards are equipped with a credit/debit/prepaid card reader compliant with RuPay/Master/VISA standard for non-cash payment transactions in addition to Cash mode of Payment. The NCRTC has installed 4 TVMs each at Sahibabad and Ghaziabad and 2 TVMs each at Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot.
- Paper QR code-based journey ticket – One can generate this ticket via TVMs or bought from Ticket Counters at the stations.
Permitted size and weight of luggage per passenger
The passengers have to carry luggage having dimensions of 80 cm x 50 cm x 30 cm. The maximum weight of luggage should not exceed 25 kg.