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Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

  • 23 Feb 2026

On 22nd February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and dedicated the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation.

  • The project marks the launch of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System.
  • Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and Meerut Metro operate from the same platform.
  • Both services run on shared tracks and integrated stations.
  • The corridor aims to simplify daily commuting across the NCR.
  • Key stations integrate railways, metro services and bus connectivity.
  • The system reduces travel time between Delhi and Meerut significantly.
  • Many train operators and station staff under the project are women.
  • The initiative supports Uttar Pradesh’s transformation into a manufacturing hub.