2024-09-12 18:53:30
New Delhi: The New Ashok Nagar RRTS station being built on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor will be environmentally friendly. To promote the use of solar energy, 900 solar power panels will be installed on the roof shed of this station. Under this, more than 6.5 lakh units of electricity will be generated annually. Also, provision for rainwater harvesting is also being made at this station. For this, rainwater harvesting pits are being made. Also, different types of plants will be planted for the surrounding greenery. Currently, the construction of the station’s roof (roof structure) is in progress. As soon as it is built, solar power panels will be installed on it. The electricity produced here will be used to run the station’s lighting and other electrical equipment.
NCRTC has adopted a solar policy. It aims to increase the share of renewable energy by generating more than 11 MW of solar power across its entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. In line with this initiative, solar power panels are being installed on RRTS stations, depots, RSS and other buildings. This is expected to reduce 11,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. This will prove to be a big step in the fight against climate change.
So far, solar plants have been installed at Sahibabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot stations of the operational section of the RRTS corridor, along with Ghaziabad and Muradnagar receiving substations and RRTS depot, which are currently active. These are generating a total of more than 3 MW of electricity. All these stations are carbon negative as they generate more electricity than their consumption.
5 Rain Water Harvesting Pits
5 rain water harvesting pits are being built for rainwater harvesting at New Ashok Nagar station. Construction of three of these has been completed. These pits will absorb the water collected at the station and viaduct into the ground. In this way, they will contribute to water storage. NCRTC is building more than 900 rain water harvesting pits for rainwater harvesting on the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. More than 80 percent of these pits have been completed.
Along with this, various types of plants will be planted for greenery at New Ashok Nagar station. These plants will be planted in the parking, median below the station and nearby. To make the entire RRTS corridor eco-friendly for green and sustainable development in line with global environmental protection goals, NCRTC has planted more than 2.5 lakh plants from Delhi to Meerut so far. The work of planting trees is also in progress for other stations under construction. These plants are being planted in the median between the road below the corridor and in stations and depots etc.
Towards a clean and green environment, NCRTC is striving to achieve the highest rating of IGBC certification for New Ashok Nagar RRTS station. To achieve this, solar panels will be installed on the roof of the station to harness green energy. Also, the station is being designed beautifully which will enhance the overall passenger experience. It will encourage people to use public transport.
Construction is going on near Ashok Nagar Metro Station
New Ashok Nagar RRTS station is being constructed close to the existing Ashok Nagar Metro station. To provide connectivity between both modes of transport under multi-modal integration, NCRTC is constructing a 90 m long and 6 m wide FOB between the RRTS station and the Metro station. Its construction is in advanced stage. This FOB will directly connect the concourse level of the Metro station to the RRTS station. Through this FOB, passengers will be able to seamlessly move between any of these modes of transport without leaving the station premises. This will also help in controlling traffic jams and congestion. It will prove to be a boon for passengers especially women, elderly and children travelling with heavy luggage.
Work is being done at a fast pace to connect the Delhi section of RRTS to the operational section of Sahibabad. Under this, viaduct and tunnel have already been constructed. Track laying activities are going on. Also, the work of OHE and signaling is also in progress. It is expected that by November, the trial will start in the Delhi section till New Ashok Nagar station.