New Delhi, June 19 -- The Uttarakhand government has initiated steps to extend the high-speed Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor from Meerut's Modipuram station to Rishikesh, marking a significant infrastructure push aimed at improving regional connectivity and tourism access.

The proposed 150-km corridor has received in-principle agreement from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), with a detailed project report survey expected to begin soon.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the rail expansion project would improve connectivity between Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand while creating fresh opportunities in tourism, pilgrimage travel and regional development.

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