Transport Specialists from Asian Countries Visits Namo Bharat Corridor

 Transport Specialists from Asian Countries Visits Namo Bharat Corridor

Meerut. Delegates of the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), comprising transport specialists from South and South-East Asian countries, visited the Namo Bharat Corridor today. The delegation was accompanied by senior officials of NCRTC.

A detailed briefing was given to the delegates on India’s first regional rail, Namo Bharat, covering the project’s overview, the advanced technologies deployed, and its innovative initiatives. They were also briefed on how Namo Bharat is addressing key urban mobility challenges, such as reducing pollution and congestion, and contributing towards a sustainable future.

The delegation took a round trip on the Namo Bharat train from New Ashok Nagar to Duhai Depot Namo Bharat station, where they experienced the commuter-centric features of the trains. Under the Make in India initiative of the Government of India, these trainsets are manufactured in Savli, Gujarat. En route, they experienced the commuter-centric design of the trains and stations and accessibility provisions and appreciated the detailed focus on the comfort and diverse needs of commuters.

A detailed briefing was also given about the various efforts being taken by NCRTC for Multi-modal Integration (MMI), where stations are seamlessly connected with other existing modes of public transport, creating a vast network-of-networks to ensure better ridership and long-term sustainability.

They particularly noticed and were appreciative of the presence of women in various roles, such as train operators and station control officers, and commended the women-led development of the organisation.

At Duhai Depot, the delegates visited the state-of-the-art Inspection Bay Line (IBL) and Workshop, observing the comprehensive processes involved in the maintenance and upkeep of Namo Bharat trainsets. A detailed briefing was given to them on the operational protocols, safety checks, and technical procedures that ensure the trains run efficiently and reliably.

The visit also included a demonstration of several groundbreaking technologies being adopted for this first-of-its-kind project in India. They were briefed about the Hybrid Level 3 technology of the European Train Control System (ETCS) over an LTE backbone being implemented for this transformative mobility solution, a global first and one of the most advanced signalling and train control systems.

Along with this, the delegates visited the Administrative Building at Duhai Depot, where they observed the Operation Control Center, Simulator Room, and other facilities. NCRTC is using various advanced technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Building Information Modelling (BIM), for project implementation, operational efficiency, and training purposes.

The visit concluded at New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat Station. Throughout the visit, the delegates expressed keen interest in NCRTC’s initiatives, acknowledging the corporation’s efforts in promoting sustainable, technologically advanced, and commuter-friendly infrastructure. They also appreciated the efforts made by NCRTC for the timely implementation of the project and for overcoming challenges through the adoption of advanced technologies and progressive methods, noting that these innovative practices are not only setting new standards for India but are also gaining recognition globally.