New Delhi: India is on the cusp of a major transportation milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate the 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor on Sunday. The project marks the debut of the country’s first high-speed metro service, capable of reaching a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph, promising to redefine urban and intercity travel.
The Prime Minister will flag off both the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro from Shatabdi Nagar station in Meerut before undertaking a metro ride to Meerut South. The newly opened stretches include a 5-km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, and a 21-km segment from Meerut South to Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.
Designed for speeds of up to 180 kmph, the Namo Bharat RRTS is India’s first regional rapid transit system, offering swift connectivity between Delhi and key NCR cities such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut. Meanwhile, the Meerut Metro—running on the same state-of-the-art infrastructure—will become the fastest metro network in the country, completing its entire route in just 30 minutes, including all scheduled stops.
Sarai Kale Khan is set to evolve into a major multi-modal transport hub, seamlessly linking Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the Delhi Metro Pink Line, ISBT, and Ring Road. The seamless integration of high-speed intercity and rapid intra-city travel is expected to transform mobility in the National Capital Region, ushering in a new era of smart, efficient, and time-saving public transport.
