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A team of transport specialists from South and Southeast Asian countries visited the Namo Bharat corridor this week to study India's advanced regional rail development. Accompanied by senior officials from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and facilitated by the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), the group examined the corridor's modern infrastructure, commuter-focused design, and advanced signalling systems. They also explored the Make in India trainsets built in Gujarat and learned about the corridor's emphasis on sustainability, accessibility, and integration with other public transport systems.
A delegation comprising transport experts from several South and Southeast Asian nations visited the Namo Bharat corridor during the week to gain insights into India's latest regional rapid transit initiative. The visit was coordinated by the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD) in association with the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is responsible for implementing the project. Advertisement
The team travelled on the Namo Bharat train between New Ashok Nagar and Duhai Depot and interacted with senior NCRTC officials to understand operational aspects, including maintenance, safety mechanisms, and passenger service management. Officials provided a detailed overview of how the corridor has been designed to enhance commuter convenience, reduce travel time, and ease congestion between key urban centres in the National Capital Region.
At the Duhai Depot, the delegates toured the workshop and inspection bay line, where the maintenance and safety protocols are managed. They observed how predictive maintenance practices, digital monitoring, and automation are being used to ensure efficiency and reliability. The group also took note of the Make in India initiative, under which all trainsets are being manufactured at Alstom's facility in Savli, Gujarat - reinforcing India's growing capability in advanced rolling stock production.
During their visit, the experts reviewed the design of passenger stations, which incorporate accessibility features for persons with disabilities and a focus on safety, cleanliness, and inclusivity. The corridor also includes facilities such as women-led operations, smart ticketing systems, and dedicated passenger information services. The delegation appreciated NCRTC's approach toward multimodal integration, aimed at linking the corridor seamlessly with metro, bus, and last-mile transport systems.
A major highlight of the visit was the introduction of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Hybrid Level 3 over LTE the first such deployment anywhere in the world. NCRTC officials explained that this advanced signalling system will enhance train frequency and safety while lowering operational costs. The visitors also learned about the use of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies being applied across construction, operations, and training activities at the Duhai Depot complex.
The delegation recognised the project's strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, commending NCRTC's efforts to deliver a modern, commuter-oriented transport solution using global best practices. The corridor's combination of technology, inclusivity, and reliability was viewed as an example for other developing nations seeking to improve regional mobility systems. The visit concluded at New Ashok Nagar station after an interactive session on project implementation timelines and capacity-building initiatives.
Source PTI
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