Noida-Delhi Airports RRTS: Project Information, Routes, Fares and other Details

The 72.2 kilometers-long proposed Noida-Delhi Airports Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor will connect Delhi to Noida International Airport with 12 stations.

Project Summary

• Project Name: Noida - Delhi Airports RRTS Project
• Operator: National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
• Owner: Govt. of India and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
• Project Type: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
• Route Length: 72.2 km
• Project Cost: INR 16,189 Crores
• Funding Agency: NA
• Deadline: 2031

Route Network

• Route length: 72.2 km 
• Number of Stations: 12
• Station Names: Noida International Airport, YIEDA Central (Sector 21, 35), YIEDA North (Sector 18), Dankaur, Ecotech VI, Pari Chowk (Interchange with Aqua Line Metro), Surajpur, Knowledge Park V, Greater Noida (Sector 2), Greater Noida (Sector 4), Ghaziabad South and Ghaziabad (Interchange with Delhi-Meerut RRTS). 
• Depot: Duhai.

Phase I

• Terminals: Ghaziabad - Ecotech VI
• Route length: 37.15 km 
• Project Cost: ₹9,789 crore
• Number of Stations: 8
• Station Names: Ecotech VI, Pari Chowk (Interchange with Aqua Line Metro), Surajpur, Knowledge Park V, Greater Noida (Sector 2), Greater Noida (Sector 4), Ghaziabad South and Ghaziabad (Interchange with Delhi-Meerut RRTS).
• Depot: Duhai
• Deadline: 2031

Phase II

• Terminals: Ecotech VI - Noida International Airport
• Route length: 35.11 km 
• Project Cost: ₹6,391 crore
• Number of Stations: 4
• Station Names: Noida International Airport, YIEDA Central (Sector 21, 35) and YIEDA North (Sector 18) and Dankaur.
• Depot: Duhai
• Deadline: 2041

Project Cost & Funding:

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Route Map

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Technical Information

• Design Speed: 180 kmph
• Average Speed: 100 kmph
• Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435 mm
• Electrification: 25 kV, 50 Hz AC OHE
• Signalling System: European Train Control System (ETCS)
• Rolling Stock: Standard Gauge Coaches

Major Contractors 

• NCRTC: DPR Consultant.

Progress So Far

• 23rd January 2024: DPR approved by the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.