Namo Bharat high-speed rail corridor connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut is all set to get a power upgrade. A key receiving substation (RSS) has been successfully built at Sarai Kale Khan, which is one of the biggest stations on the route.

This new facility will play a major role in providing a continuous power supply to both the trains and the stations along the corridor as per a report by Jagran.com.

According to officials, this substation is currently undergoing testing and will soon be operational. It will supply 25 kV electricity for train movement and 33 kV power to stations across the corridor. With this setup, the uninterrupted running of Namo Bharat trains will be ensured.

The Sarai Kale Khan RSS is also planned to be the main power hub for all three routes under Phase 1 of the corridor. The station will receive 66 kV electricity through partnerships between NCRTC, Delhi Transco Limited, and the Gas Turbine Power Station (GTPS).

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The substation is equipped with four large transformers- two of 66/33 kV and two of 66/25 kV. Out of these, three will be active for regular operations while one will remain on standby as a backup. To prepare for future expansion of the corridor network, two additional transformers will also be installed later.

This entire setup has been constructed near the Sarai Kale Khan station to ensure efficient power distribution.

Corridor Work Nearing Completion

Construction work on the first phase of the Namo Bharat Corridor between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut is in its final stages. Five receiving substations are part of this phase located at Sarai Kale Khan, Ghaziabad, Muradnagar, Shatabdi Nagar, and Modipuram. Except for the Modipuram substation, all others are already complete.

Just like the Delhi-Meerut route, similar power substations will be developed for other corridors as well. Together, they will form a strong power network that ensures smooth, uninterrupted train services. In case of emergency or additional demand, the Sarai Kale Khan RSS will also be capable of supplying power to other corridors’ starting points helping avoid any service disruptions.