Upcoming rapid rail may offer freight services between Delhi-Meerut at night

Along with passenger service trains, the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is constructing the rapid rail in Delhi-NCR, is planning to facilitate freight movement between Delhi and Meerut. “During the day, the trains will run for passengers… but the tracks will be empty at night… So, the NCRTC is planning to use night hours for logistics and cargo services. For this, separate coaches will be procured and run,” said officials.

The construction of the 17-km-long priority corridor between Sahibabad and Duhai is in the final stages of completion.

Officials said at first, three warehouses will be constructed at Jangpura in Delhi, Modipuram and Duhai in Uttar Pradesh.