India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service — RAPIDX — whose trains are equipped with hi-tech features and a number of passenger amenities, is all set for its inaugural run on October 2o, a day after the inauguration of the 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor.
The priority section, between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot, has five stations — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai and Duhai Depot. The segment from Duhai to Duhai Depot is a spur from the main corridor.
Every RAPIDX train will have six coaches, including a premium coach. One coach in every train is reserved for women and it is the coach next to the premium coach. Seats in coaches are serially numbered. Also, there are reserved seats for women, specially abled and senior citizens in other coaches.
Each train consists of 407 seats arranged in a 2×2 layout while 1,061 passengers can stand inside the rail. Each seat has an overhead rack with plenty of room for bags. Aside from the free onboard WiFi on the train, each seat will have its own charging station
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the priority section at the Sahibabad RAPIDX station in Uttar Pradesh on October 20. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on October 18 said he will flag off a RAPIDX train connecting Sahibabad and Duhai Depot stations, marking the launch of the RRTS in India.
