Meerut, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train at the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station on Sunday, significantly boosting the government's efforts to improve regional connectivity and urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Prime Minister also dedicated the 82-km-long Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor to the nation and inaugurated the remaining sections of the RRTS, which include 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.
He also took a ride on the metro to Meerut South Station and interacted with passengers and students on board.
The Namo Bharat system, designed for speeds of up to 180 kmph, is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and major urban centers such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut.
The Sarai Kale Khan station, the starting point of the corridor, 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 – located in Meerut will also be commissioned.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, where the Metro will operate on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat RRTS. With a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph, it will be 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 infrastructure sets a new benchmark for multimodal public transport.
The projects are expected to reduce road traffic congestion, reduce vehicular emissions, and provide faster, sustainable mobility across the region.
These initiatives are part of the government's broader push to modernize public transport and enhance ease of living through efficient, environmentally sustainable infrastructure.
Later in the day, PM Modi will inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth Rs 12,930 crore. He will then address a public rally.
