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{{Short description|RapidX's Delhi–Meerut RRTS station}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox station
| name = [[File:A04 Ghaziabad RRTS station.svg|40px]] Ghaziabad
| type = {{RapidX Infobox station line|line=Delhi–Meerut}}
| style = RapidX
| image = File:Ghaziabad RRTS station.jpg
| image_size =
| image_caption = Ghaziabad Station of RapidX, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
| address = Sector 7, Patel Nagar 2nd, Patel Nagar, [[Ghaziabad district|Ghaziabad]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] 201003
| country = {{flagu|India}}
| coordinates = {{coord|28.6723652|N|77.4113199|E|display=inline}}
| elevation =
| line = {{rcb|RapidX|Delhi–Meerut|croute}} RRTS
| connections = {{ric|Delhi Metro}} {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Red|croute}} {{stl|Delhi Metro|Shaheed Sthal}}
| structure = [[Elevated]], [[Double-track railway|Double track]]
| platform = [[Side platform]] Platform-1 → {{stl|RapidX|Duhai Depot}} '''/''' {{stl|RapidX|Modipuram}} Platform-2 → {{stl|RapidX|Sarai Kale Khan}} [[Island platform]] Platform-2 → {{stl|RapidX|Sarai Kale Khan}} Platform-3 → Train Terminates Here
| levels = 4
| tracks = 3
| parking = {{parking symbol}} Four-Wheeler Parking
| opened = {{start date and age|21 October 2023|df=yes}}
| closed =
| rebuilt =
| electrified = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} through [[overhead catenary]]
| accessible = Yes {{access icon}}
| code =
| owned = [[National Capital Region Transport Corporation|NCRTC]]
| operator = [[National Capital Region Transport Corporation|NCRTC]]
| status = Operational
| former =
| passengers =
| pass_year =
| pass_percent =
| pass_system =
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=RapidX|line1=Delhi–Meerut|left1=Sahibabad|to-left1=Sarai Kale Khan|right1=Guldhar|to-right1=Modipuram}}
| route_map = {{Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System}}
| map_state = collapsed
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-marker = rail
| mapframe-marker-color = #FFFA4A
| mapframe-zoom = 14
}}
'''Ghaziabad RRTS station'''<ref>{{cite web |title=DELHI-Ghaziabad-Meerut MAP |url=https://ncrtc.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RevisedDELHI-Ghaziabad-Meerut-MAP.jpg |website=ncrtc.in |access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> is an elevated RRTS station in the [[Ghaziabad district]] of Uttar Pradesh, India which serves for higher-speed trains on the [[Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System]] (Delhi–Meerut RRTS) that can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h. The station is powered by solar energy, with 1,100 solar panels on the station's roof.

Ghaziabad RRTS station was commissioned on 20 October 2023 by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] along with the 17 km long Sahibad-Duhaiyya section of [[Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System|Delhi–Meerut RRTS]]<ref name="timesofindia-indiatimes32">{{cite web |author1=Abhijay Jha |title=RRTS section nears launch, but links to metro, bus stand will take longer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ghaziabad/rrts-section-nears-launch-but-links-to-metro-bus-stand-will-take-longer/articleshow/99022765.cms?from=mdr |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |publisher=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor: Duhai-Sahibabad section likely to open for public by April – Details inside |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-delhi-meerut-rrts-corridor-duhai-sahibabad-section-likely-to-open-for-public-by-april-details-inside-2992108/ |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=www.financialexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> and was open to general public on 21 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=2023-10-20 |title=PM Modi inaugurates the priority section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhimeerut-rrts-corridor-pm-modi-launches-namo-bharat-rapidx-train-connecting-sahibabad-to-duhai-depot-11697778894740.html |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=PM Modi flags off NaMo Bharat, India's 1st Regional Rapid Rail Service (RRTS) {{!}} Details here |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/pm-modi-flags-off-namo-bharat-indias-1st-regional-rapid-rail-service-rrts-details-here-2735778 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |date=2023-10-20 |title=PM Narendra Modi Flags off India’s First Namo Bharat Train on Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor |url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/pm-narendra-modi-flags-off-indias-first-namo-bharat-train-on-delhi-meerut-rrts-corridor/ |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=Metro Rail News |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
The [[National Capital Region Transport Corporation]] (NCRTC) had invited tenders for the construction of the Ghaziabad RRTS station along with the 7.3 km long Sahibabad ramp–Ghaziabad section of the 82.15 km [[Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System|Delhi–Meerut RRTS line]]. [[KEC International]] and [[China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation]] emerged as the lowest bidder for construction work. As a result, KEC International and China Civil Engineering Construction Corp has been awarded a Rs 579.76 crore contract responsible for Package 1 (Sahibabad ramp–Ghaziabad) in August 2019. Under the agreement, companies started construction of Ghaziabad RRTS station.

== Station layout ==
The Ghaziabad RRTS station has 3 elevated station platforms, with the operational station building being located underneath of platform level. The RRTS station has 2 [[side platform]]s and one [[island platform]], which serves 4 rail tracks for regular service.

It has 4 levels - platform, mezzanine, concourse and street level. Ghaziabad RRTS station will be 215 meters long and 42 meters wide. The RRTS Station is the tallest station in Delhi-NCR, with the height of 26 meters from the ground level.<ref name="msn">{{cite web |title=Delhi-Meerut RRTS update: Ghaziabad station to have 5 exits, to be linked with Naya Bus Stand Metro Station |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/delhi-meerut-rrts-update-ghaziabad-station-to-have-5-exits-to-be-linked-with-naya-bus-stand-metro-station/ar-AA17f11J |website=www.msn.com |access-date=1 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

{{stack|{{Routemap
| title = [[File:A04 Ghaziabad RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] Ghaziabad track layout
| title-bg = #{{rail color|RapidX|Delhi–Meerut}}
| legend = track
| collapsible = no
| map1 = vCONTgfa
cPLT\vSTR\cPLT ~~ ~~ ~~ to [[File:A05 Guldhar RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] [[Guldhar RRTS station|DPS Rajnagar Guldhar]]
*'''P1'''\cPLT\vSTR\cPLT\*'''P2'''
cPLT\vSTR\cPLT ~~ ~~ ~~ to [[File:A03 Sahibabad RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] {{stl|RapidX|Sahibabad}}
vCONTgfe
| map2 =
HSTf\HSTg
PSTR(L)\PSTR(R) ~~ ~~ ~~ to [[File:A03 Sahibabad RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] {{stl|RapidX|Sahibabad}}
*'''P2'''\PSTR(L)\PSTR(R)\*'''P3'''
PSTR(L)\PSTR(R) ~~ ~~ ~~ to [[File:A05 Guldhar RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] [[Guldhar RRTS station|DPS Rajnagar Guldhar]]
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| bottom = <div style="width:23.5em;text-align:center">Station with three tracks <nowiki>|</nowiki> One Side & Island platform</div>
}}}}
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
| width="50" valign="top" style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" |'''G'''
| width="100" valign="top" style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" |Street Level
| width="390" valign="top" style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" |Exit/ Entrance
|-
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" |'''L1'''
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" |Mezzanine
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" |Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover 
|-
| rowspan="5" style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;text-align:left;" |'''L2'''
| colspan="2" style="border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" |[[Side platform]] | Doors will open on the left {{access icon}}
|-
| width="100" style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" |'''Platform 1''' '''Eastbound'''
| width="500" style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" |Towards → [[File:AS2_Duhai_Depot_RRTS_station.svg|frameless|20x20px]] {{stl|RapidX|Duhai Depot}} / [[File:A10 Meerut South RRTS station.svg|frameless|20x20px]] {{stl|RapidX|Meerut South}} '''Next Station:'''[[File:A05 Guldhar RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] [[Guldhar RRTS station|DPS Rajnagar Guldhar]]
|-
|'''Platform 2''' '''Westbound'''
| width="500" |Towards ← [[File:A01 New Ashok Nagar RRTS station.svg|frameless|20x20px]] {{stl|RapidX|New Ashok Nagar}} '''Next Station:'''[[File:A03 Sahibabad RRTS station.svg|frameless|20x20px]] [[Sahibabad RRTS station|Sahibabad]]
|-
| colspan="2" style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" |[[Island platform]] | '''P2''' and '''P3''' Doors will open on the left {{access icon}}
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|'''Platform 3''' '''Westbound'''
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width="500" |Towards → [[File:A10 Meerut South RRTS station.svg|frameless|20x20px]] {{stl|RapidX|Meerut South}} / [[File:A21 Modipuram RRTS station.svg|frameless|20x20px]] {{stl|RapidX|Modipuram}} '''Next Station:'''[[File:A05 Guldhar RRTS station.svg|frameless|20px]] [[Guldhar RRTS station|DPS Rajnagar Guldhar]]
|-
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width="50" valign="top" |'''L2'''
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width="50" valign="top" |
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width="50" valign="top" |
|-
|}

There are 5 Gate points – 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel:-
* Gate 1 (Closed) - Towards Traffic Police Training Center, Meerut Side (Delhi End)
* Gate 2 (Closed) - Towards Meerut Side (Meerut End)
* Gate 3 (Closed) - Towards DMRC Shaheed Sthal metro station or Mod Gol Chakkar (Meerut End)
* Gate 4 (Opened) - Towards Mahamaya Stadium (Delhi End)
* Gate 5 (Opened) - Towards Meerut End

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{RapidX|Delhi–Meerut=yes}}

[[Category:Railway stations in Ghaziabad district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 2023]]

Ghaziabad RRTS station - Revision history

NAMAN.GAUBA007 at 07:23, 18 April 2026