PM Modi Flags Off Meerut Metro And Namo Bharat Train At Shatabdi Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity and urban mobility across the National Capital Region (NCR).

He dedicated the 82-km-long Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation and inaugurated the remaining sections of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), including the 5-km stretch between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21-km stretch between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.

The Prime Minister also took a Metro ride to Meerut South Station, interacting with passengers and students on board.

Designed for speeds of up to 180 kmph, the Namo Bharat system is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and key urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut.

Sarai Kale Khan station, the corridor’s originating point, has been developed as a major multimodal hub connecting Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the Delhi Metro’s Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT and Ring Road. Three additional stations, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram, in Meerut have also been commissioned.

Fastest Metro On Shared Infrastructure

The Prime Minister also inaugurated Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Metro will operate on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat RRTS.

With a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph, it becomes the country’s fastest Metro system, covering the stretch in about 30 minutes with all scheduled stops.

Officials said the integrated operation of regional rapid transit and urban Metro services on shared tracks sets a new benchmark for multimodal public transport, aiming to ease road congestion, reduce vehicular emissions and promote sustainable mobility.

Later in the day, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth Rs 12,930 crore and address a public rally.

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