With 900 solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system, the New Ashok Nagar RRTS station will be environmentally friendly
Noida-The New Ashok Nagar RRTS station, being constructed on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, is designed to be environmentally friendly. To promote the use of solar energy, 900 solar panels will be installed on the station's roof, generating over 6.5 lakh units of electricity annually. Additionally, a rainwater harvesting system is being incorporated, with rainwater harvesting pits under construction. The surrounding area will also feature various plants to enhance greenery and sustainability.
Currently, the roof structure of the station is under construction. Once completed, solar panels will be installed on it. The electricity generated will power the station's lighting and other electrical systems.
NCRTC has adopted a solar policy aimed at increasing the share of renewable energy by generating over 11 MW of solar power across the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. In line with this initiative, solar panels are being installed at RRTS stations, depots, RSS, and other buildings. This is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 11,500 tonnes annually, marking a significant step in the fight against climate change.
It is worth noting that solar plants have already been installed at the Sahibabad, Guldhar, Duhai, and Duhai Depot stations on the operational section of the RRTS corridor, as well as at the Ghaziabad and Muradnagar receiving sub-stations and the RRTS depot. These installations, currently active, are generating over 3 MW of electricity in total. All these stations are carbon negative, producing more electricity than they consume.
At the New Ashok Nagar station, five rainwater harvesting pits are being constructed, with three already completed. These pits will help absorb rainwater collected from the station and viaduct into the ground, contributing to groundwater replenishment. NCRTC is constructing over 900 rainwater harvesting pits throughout the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, with more than 80 percent of these pits already completed.
Additionally, various plants will be planted to enhance the greenery around New Ashok Nagar station, including in the parking areas, the median below the station, and its surroundings. To promote green and sustainable development along the entire RRTS corridor, in line with global environmental protection goals, NCRTC has already planted over 2.5 lakh plants from Delhi to Meerut. Tree planting efforts at other under-construction stations are also ongoing, with plants being placed in the medians beneath the corridor, as well as at stations and depots.
In its commitment to a clean and green environment, NCRTC is working towards achieving the highest IGBC certification rating for New Ashok Nagar station. To meet this goal, solar panels will be installed on the station’s roof to harness renewable energy. The station is also being designed with aesthetic considerations to enhance the overall passenger experience and encourage greater use of public transport.
The New Ashok Nagar RRTS station is being constructed near the existing Ashok Nagar Metro station. To ensure seamless connectivity between these two transport modes under multi-modal integration, NCRTC is building a 90-meter-long and 6-meter-wide foot overbridge (FOB) between the RRTS and Metro stations, which is in an advanced stage of construction. This FOB will directly connect the concourse level of the Metro station to the RRTS station, allowing passengers to move seamlessly between the two modes of transport without leaving the station premises. This integration will also help reduce traffic jams and congestion and will be especially beneficial for women, the elderly, children, and passengers with excess luggage.
Construction is progressing rapidly to link the Delhi section of the RRTS with the operational section at Sahibabad. The viaduct and tunnel have already been completed, and track laying, OHE, and signalling work are underway. Trial runs on the Delhi section, up to New Ashok Nagar station, are expected to begin by November.
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