Power Supply to Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar RRTS Stations Begins in Delhi Section

Ghaziabad-Meerut-The trial run of Namo Bharat trains is currently underway in the Delhi section, beyond the operational section of Sahibabad to Meerut South, on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. The Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar stations are being prepared for operations, with their Auxiliary Sub-Stations (ASS) now energized to a capacity of 33 kV, providing power to the stations' electrical systems, AFC systems, and other technical operations. 

A 33 kV power cable line has been laid from the Ghaziabad Receiving Sub Station (RSS) to the Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar stations via RRTS viaduct and tunnels. After successful energization, power supply has now been established at these stations.

Power supply to the Delhi section from the Ghaziabad RSS is a temporary provision till the construction of Sarai Kale Khan Receiving Sub Station (RSS) is completed, which is in the final stages of construction. The Sarai Kale Khan RSS will receive power from the grids of Delhi Transco Limited and the Gas Turbine Power Station (GTPS) located at IP Estate. The ASS room at Sarai Kale Khan, the largest station in the Delhi section, is complete and in the process of energization. 

Electric Power is supplied to stations through RSS and ASS. RSS receives power from distribution companies and transmits it to the ASS at each station, supporting station operations. Auxiliary power for traction and station operations is provided through RSS to run the trains.

Five Receiving Sub Stations (RSS) are being constructed along the RRTS corridor from Delhi to Meerut. Of these, the RSS at Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Shatabdi Nagar (Meerut) are completed and Sarai Kale Khan RSS is expected to be completed soon. The fifth RSS is currently under construction at Modipuram (Meerut) and will be completed and operational by the targeted timeline. 

NCRTC has an agreement with Power Transmission Corporations in both Delhi and uttar Pradesh for power supply in the RRTS corridor. The grid substations provides 220 kV power to NCRTC’s receiving substations at Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, and Shatabdi Nagar. These substations distribute 25 kV power for train operations and 33 kV power for all other station needs via the ASS at RRTS stations.

ASSs are being constructed to supply power to all stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, including the Meerut Metro, with power being supplied from the nearest designated receiving substations (RSS).

The trial runs on the Delhi Section from New Ashok Nagar to Sahibabad is going on seamlessly. With the operationalisation of this section, the operational section of the corridor will expand to cover 54 kilometers. This extension will link vital stations, such as Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar, significantly enhancing transit options for passengers across the National Capital Region (NCR). This expansion promises greater convenience, streamlined connectivity, and improved accessibility for daily commuters and travellers within NCR. At present 42 km of corridor is operational with 9 stations namely, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North and Meerut South.