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The National Capital Region (NCR) will soon see a new Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor stretching from Rajiv Chowk in Gurugram to Noida Sector-142 and Surajpur in Greater Noida, passing through Bata Chowk in Faridabad. The 60-kilometre corridor is projected to feature eight intermediate stations, with an estimated total project cost of around Rs 15,000 crore. Once completed, the RRTS corridor is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the NCR region.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini recently met with Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi to discuss the expansion of the metro and the construction of the RRTS corridor. They also explored options for extending RRTS connectivity between Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan and Karnal, as well as extending the metro line from Gurugram to AIIMS in Badsa. The discussions underscored a commitment to enhance transit options in Haryana.

In addition, there is an ongoing assessment to connect Delhi Airport with key NCR locations, including Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida’s new Jewar Airport, through the RRTS network. 

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The plan proposes two distinct lines, starting from Palam Vihar in Gurugram, to improve connectivity across the region. Another proposed extension aims to connect Sarai Kale Khan to Dharuhera, Bawal, and Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan, enhancing inter-state rapid transit access.

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For the proposed metro line extension from Gurugram Sector-56 to Panchgaon, the Haryana government will cover the expenses. Upon receiving the project’s Detailed Project Report (DPR), the Central Ministry is set to promptly approve it, ensuring expedited development in the NCR’s transit infrastructure.