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Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam? Himanta Sarma says ADB talks have begun for high-speed rail network; here’s what comes next

Himanta Biswa Sarma ADB Assam New Delhi the Asian Development Bank

Assam may soon explore a Delhi-Meerut-style Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma saying preliminary discussions have begun with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to prepare a blueprint for a possible high-speed regional rail network in the state.

Sarma announced the development on Friday, September 18, saying the proposed Assam RRTS could focus on connecting key growth areas and strengthening sustainable regional transport.

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Assam RRTS proposal: What Himanta Biswa Sarma said

Sarma said discussions with the ADB were at an early stage and that the proposed network was being explored along the lines of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS.

“An Assam Rapid Transit System (RRTS), on the lines of Delhi–Meerut? Preliminary talks with @ADB_HQ are underway to chart a blueprint for sustainable transport connecting key growth areas. Will keep you updated as discussions progress,” Sarma said in a post on X.

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