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March 16, 2026 | Passenger

Next steps for Delhi’s Regional Rapid Transit System

The first tenders are being prepared for the second and third lines of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) serving the Indian capital Delhi, as ridership continues to grow on the first line to Meerut where the final two sections are due to open shortly. Robert Preston speaks exclusively to Shalabh Goel, managing director of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation, which is delivering the RRTS project.

March 9, 2026 | Metros

Delhi opens two metro extensions

Lines 7 and 8 extended under Phase IV of the Indian capital’s Mass Rapid Transit System project.

February 6, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Delhi’s second RRTS commuter line nears approval

India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approves 93km Delhi - Bawal line, which is expected to cost $US 3.6bn.

October 23, 2025 | Passenger

India’s new way of delivering transit projects

The opening in June on time and on budget of the final section of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System raises the question of whether similar rail projects can be achieved so successfully, as Srinand Jha explains.

April 4, 2025 | Financial

Japan signs new Delhi metro loan

Proceeds of Jica loan will be invested in new rolling stock and civil works.

January 7, 2025 | Commuter Rail

India’s RRTS commuter line extended to New Delhi

Regional Rapid Transit System line in National Capital Region now 55km long.

July 24, 2024 | Signalling

World-first deployment of ETCS Hybrid Level 3

The new commuter and metro network serving India’s National Capital Region is pioneering innovations such as virtual block, ATO and platform screen doors, as Navneet Kaushik* explains.

July 5, 2024 | Financial

Japan funds Indian metro expansion projects

Jica will provide loans totalling $US 1bn for schemes in Mumbai and Delhi.

January 15, 2024 | Passenger

Regional railways enter a new paradigm

Increasing congestion in the heart of major cities is prompting population shift towards surrounding suburban and regional areas, raising challenges for transport operators and authorities. The rail industry is embracing new technology to rise to the challenge, as David Burroughs discovers.

December 12, 2023 | Metros

Delhi awards MRTS Phase IV project management contract

Contact covers three metro extensions totalling 65km.

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