The Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) at Sarai Kale Khan, a significant power hub for India’s first RRTS corridor, is now complete and undergoing testing. NCRTC has completed the work so the three Phase-1 corridors of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat network will get electricity from Sub-Station. It ensures smooth train operations and improves India’s green transport mobility.
Powering the Future of Mobility:
The NCRTC has completed the Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) at Sarai Kale Khan, the largest station in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. This critical infrastructure is now under testing and will act as the main power junction for all three corridors of Phase-1 of the Namo Bharat network.
High-Voltage Support for Seamless Operations:
The RSS will receive 66 kV power from Delhi Transco Limited and GTPS. It will distribute 25 kV electricity for train operations and 33 kV for stations. The setup includes four transformers—two of 66/25 kV and two of 66/33 kV—with one as backup and two more planned for future expansion.
Power Network for Phase-1 Corridors:
- Five RSSs have been planned along the Sarai Kale Khan–Meerut corridor. Except for Modipuram, all RSSs, including this one at Sarai Kale Khan, are now complete.
- The new RSS will not only support the primary corridor but also serve initial sections of the other corridors as needed.
Sustainable Power, Smart Design:
Constructed under IGBC standards, the Sarai Kale Khan RSS features rainwater harvesting, LED lighting, solar panels, natural ventilation, and sewage treatment plants. It reflects NCRTC’s commitment to green building and energy-efficient infrastructure.
Namo Bharat’s Clean Energy Commitment:
- Once operational, the entire 82 km RRTS corridor aims to generate 11 MW solar power and reduce 11,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
- With 25 stations and seamless operations, the corridor is poised to be a model for sustainable urban transit in India.
- Namo Bharat trains are currently operational on the 55 km stretch from New Ashok Nagar in Delhi to Meerut South and have 11 stations. Train services will soon extend to Sarai Kale Khan and it will commence in 2025 and enhance green mobility.
Conclusion:
The commissioning of Sarai Kale Khan RSS marks a crucial step in powering India’s first RRTS system. By combining high-performance infrastructure with green energy initiatives, NCRTC is setting a new benchmark in sustainable urban mobility, paving the way for a cleaner, faster, and future-ready public transportation network.
Source: NCRTC – Press Release | Images Credit: NCRTC
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