NEW DELHI: Passengers transfers between Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Namo Bharat with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will now be seamless at the New Ashok Nagar Metro Station. An integrated passenger movement corridor was formally opened for public use between 8 am and 9.20 am on Sunday. This move is expected to strengthen multimodal urban mobility in the NCR.“This integration enables smooth and secure interchange for passengers travelling between DMRC and RRTS networks, enhancing commuter convenience, reducing transit time, and improving overall travel experience,” said a spokesperson of CISF, which played a key role in facilitating the operational linkage.“The integration has been achieved through meticulous coordination and adherence to a structured standard operating procedure (SOP) jointly developed by CISF unit DMRC in consultation with National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and state security forces. The SOP ensures uniform security protocols, coordinated inspections, controlled access management, and enhanced passenger safety,” the spokesperson added.RRTS ‘Namo Bharat’ project aims to provide fast regional connectivity across NCR. As part of phase-I, the Delhi–Meerut RRTS corridor is being developed to significantly reduce travel time, with trains designed to operate at speeds of up to 180 kmph. CISF has been deployed for securing RRTS stations in Delhi, ensuring seamless integration with DMRC’s established security framework.“The event was conducted in the presence of senior officials from Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), and NCRTC. CISF. From CISF, Ajay, senior commandant, Manas De, commandant, along with other CISF officers and personnel were present. DMRC was represented by Pradeep Kumar Yadav, station manager, New Ashok Nagar Metro Station. From NCRTC, Mahendra Kumar, director (DE&RS), M S Upadhyay, chief security principal, and Kapil Bhardwaj, assistant security commissioner, attended the event,” the spokesperson added.
