PM Modi Flags Off Namo Bharat RRTS: 40-Min Delhi-Meerut Ride

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on January 5, 2025. This section connects Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and is part of the broader 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The RRTS aims to revolutionize regional transit by significantly reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut.

Key Highlights

Inauguration Details

• PM Modi inaugurated the 13-km Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar section.
• The event marked the first operation of Namo Bharat trains in Delhi.
• PM Modi took a ride on the train, interacting with passengers and children.

Operational Details

• Total corridor length: 82 km (Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram).
• The newly opened section: 13 km with a 6 km underground stretch.
• Anand Vihar station serves as a major transit hub, connecting Delhi Metro’s Blue and Pink Lines, a railway station, and a bus terminal.

Passenger Services

• Passenger services commenced at 5 pm on the inauguration day.
• Trains run every 15 minutes, ensuring minimal wait times.

Fare Structure

• New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South: ₹150 (standard coach), ₹225 (premium coach).

Corridor Features

• Total stations: 16 Namo Bharat stations and 9 Meerut Metro stations.
• Key interchange: New Ashok Nagar RRTS station connects with Delhi Metro’s Blue Line.
• Travel time: New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South in under 40 minutes.

Significant Milestones

• Follows the inauguration of a 17-km priority section (Sahibabad to Duhai Depot) on October 20, 2024.
• The new section reduces travel time between Delhi and Meerut by one-third.