High Speed Rail vs Regional Rapid Transit in India

This Slides discusses difference between a high speed rail system and RRTS

1. Reinforced Earth Structures and Geosynthetics Er. Surya Narayanan Sakthivel, M.Tech ., ( Ph.D ) Dept. of Civil Engineering IIT Jammu. Email: [email protected] Mob: [phone]

2. Comparison: Mumbai Bullet Train Project vs Meerut RRTS Project An Overview of Key Differences and Similarities

3. Project Overview Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: India's first high-speed rail project. Meerut RRTS: High-speed commuter transit system.

4. Speed Comparison Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Maximum speed of 320 km/h. Meerut RRTS: Maximum speed of 180 km/h.

5. Technology Used Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Uses Japanese Shinkansen technology. Meerut RRTS: High-speed regional trains, focusing on commuter transport.

6. Purpose and Target Users Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Aimed at long-distance travelers and business commuters. Meerut RRTS: Designed for daily commuters between Delhi and Meerut.

7. Route Length and Stops Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Covers 508 km with 12 stations. Meerut RRTS: Covers 82 km with 24 stations.

8. Funding and Costs Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Estimated cost ₹1.1 lakh crore. Meerut RRTS: Estimated cost ₹30,000 crore.

9. Completion Timeline Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Expected completion by 2028. Meerut RRTS: Expected completion by 2026.

10. Environmental and Social Impact Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Concerns over land acquisition and environmental impact. Meerut RRTS: Urban displacement concerns but fewer environmental issues.

11. Impact on Travel Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Reduces travel time to 2-3 hours. Meerut RRTS: Reduces travel time to 60 minutes.

12. Economic Implications The Mumbai Bullet Train is projected to significantly boost the economy of the Mumbai Ahmedabad corridor, while the Meerut RRTS aims to enhance the economic landscape of the Delhi Meerut region by improving access to jobs and services.

13. Public Reception Public reception for the Mumbai Bullet Train has been mixed, with concerns about cost and displacement. In contrast, the Meerut RRTS has garnered more support due to its focus on local connectivity and reduced travel times.

14. Future Prospects Both projects hold promise for the future of urban transport in India. The Mumbai Bullet Train may inspire further high-speed rail projects, while the Meerut RRTS could pave the way for similar regional rapid transit systems across the country.

15. Conclusion In conclusion, the Mumbai Bullet Train and Meerut RRTS represent two distinct approaches to addressing urban transport challenges in India. Their differences in technology, funding, and goals reflect the diverse needs of Indian cities as they evolve.

16. Expected Questions for Mid term/Major exam: Differentiate a High-Speed Rail and an RRTS system with respect to various aspects? Expected Quiz Questions: Which country’s Technology was used in Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR projects? What is the organization that controls and manages Delhi-Meerut RRTS Project? Which of the following routes are under consideration for implementing HSR Project? Jammu-Chandigarh Mumbai-Goa Chennai-Bangalore Delhi- Amristar NHIDCL NCRTC DFCCIL NHLML Japan PRC Germany USA