Delhi Meerut Namo Bharat Train: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Namo Bharat Train from Delhi to Meerut and the Meerut Metro. They also addressed a rally in Mohiuddinpur, Meerut.
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Namo Bharat Corridor: The journey from Delhi to Meerut is now free from traffic jams and hours of hassle. The entire Rapid Rail route from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut was officially inaugurated at 6 pm today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Corridor and Meerut Metro on Sunday afternoon. With the Namo Bharat Train operating on this 82-kilometer-long corridor, the journey from Delhi to Meerut can now be covered in approximately 55 minutes. The Rapid Rail is set to transform the entire landscape of Delhi NCR. Meerut is no longer far from Delhi. The Namo Bharat Train service begins today, running from Sarai Kale Khan in the capital Delhi to the Modipuram depot.
Until now, the Namo Bharat Train operated on a 55-kilometer stretch of this 82-kilometer track, between Ashok Nagar in Delhi and Meerut South. Starting today, the entire corridor has been opened to passengers. With the launch of the Namo Bharat Train, the journey from Meerut to Delhi will become even easier. While this distance used to take two and a quarter hours by road, it can now be covered in just about an hour. This will provide significant relief to the thousands of commuters who travel daily from Meerut to Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram.
The 82-kilometer-long Namo Bharat Corridor will run from Modipuram in Meerut to Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi.
This journey between Delhi and Meerut will take 55 minutes.
The Rapid Rail will have two types of coaches: premium and economy.
Work will begin on the Rapid Rail Corridor from Delhi to Alwar and Panipat.
Namo Bharat inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the corridor. PM Modi flagged off the train and rode the Meerut Metro. MP Arun Govil was also present at the event. CM Yogi described the Meerut Metro as a game changer for the entire region. PM Modi said that the government is trying to expand the Namo Bharat network between major cities.
Rapid Rail with Speeds up to 180 Km
The Prime Minister flagged off the entire 82-kilometer route of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. The 180-kilometer Rapid Rail route is now complete. A 5-kilometer section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi was also commissioned on Sunday. A 21-kilometer metro track between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh also opened today. With speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour, the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System will connect major urban centers like Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut to Delhi at high speeds. Sarai Kale Khan, the corridor’s starting station, is one of four new Namo Bharat stations.
Meerut Metro, the country’s fastest
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram, which will operate on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat. This initiative is the first of its kind in the country. The Meerut Metro will be India’s fastest metro system, with a maximum operating speed of approximately 120 km per hour. The metro will cover the entire distance in just 30 minutes, stopping at all scheduled stops, the statement said.
Premium and Standard Coaches on the Namo Bharat Train
Premium coaches are equipped with fire extinguishers, plug-in and USB charging points, comfortable luxury seats, magazine and coat stands, and luggage storage. The coaches are equipped with display screens that provide information about the train’s speed and next station. Premium coaches also have vending machines for refreshments, although standard coaches do not.
The Speed of the Namo Bharat Train
The Namo Bharat Train has a maximum speed of 180 kilometers per hour, although it will operate at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour. This six-coach, fully air-conditioned train has been designed with passenger comfort and safety in mind. This will be the first time in the country that the Namo Bharat train and the metro will run simultaneously on the same track. Starting today, passengers will also be able to use the metro service between Meerut South and Modipuram.
Cities like Ghaziabad and Meerut will be connected to Baghpat
The Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Corridor is also considered politically significant. Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Baghpat will now be directly connected to Delhi. Assembly elections are due in Uttar Pradesh next year, and these three districts, comprising approximately 15 assembly seats, are considered strategically important for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The party suffered losses in western Uttar Pradesh in the last Lok Sabha elections. Consequently, the party is aiming to regain its dominance here.
