The Delhi to Rishikesh journey that at present takes around 5-6 hours through highway could soon be cut back to just 3 hours with the proposed Namo Bharat RRTS Extension. The Central Government is actively exploring the possibility beyond the existing northern network. The project came into motion after the high-level talks between Union Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar and the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami.
As per the proposed plan, the extension would start from Modipuram terminal in Meerut along NH-58 corridor, with stations at Daurala, Sakauti, Khatauli, and Purkazi (that are currently under consideration), close to the UP-Uttarakhand border, ending at Jwalapur in Rishikesh and Haridwar before reaching Roorkee.
As per the Tribune, Rs.750 cr. investment has been already set by the state for key infrastructure upgrades which includes automatic power systems as well as underground cabling for high-speed transportation across the eco-sensitive Kumbh region. If the plan gets approved, hefty capital investment would be required, similar to the cost involved in developing the Delhi-Meerut RRTS line.
The move is expected to raise the demand for rental villas, homestays, and holiday homes in the foothills up to 200%, as NCR gets well-connected to Uttrakhand.
At present in the proposal and planning phase, the project is being developed with the aim to aid long-distance tourism with rapid urban transit. This, if successfully executed, will make the NAMO Bharat RRTS network a strategically vital rail infrastructure in North India.
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