Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the 17-km extension of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS corridor, stretching from Duhai to Modi Nagar North, on Wednesday (March 6). According to an announcement by NCRTC officials, the inaugural journey of a Namo Bharat train on this new segment will be remotely flagged off by the prime minister from the Muradnagar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) station through a video conference.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will also attend the ceremony. This marks the readiness for operations of an additional 17-km segment, extending from Duhai to Modi Nagar North on the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS corridor, beyond the existing operational priority section. The extended section includes three stations: Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, and Modi Nagar North.
34 km of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor to get operational
“With the inauguration of this additional 17-km section, Namo Bharat services will be seamlessly available on 34 km of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, incorporating eight stations from Sahibabad to Modinagar North,” the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s inaugural RRTS corridor, connecting Delhi to Meerut in March 2019. The priority section of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor commenced passenger operations in October 2023.
Enhance regional connectivity
The newly added 17-km segment of the Namo Bharat train service expands the coverage of the Delhi–Meerut RRTS corridor beyond its initial operational priority section. This extension is set to enhance regional connectivity, providing a more convenient and seamless commuting experience within the area, as highlighted in a statement by the NCRTC.
Operating at a design speed of 180 kmph and an operational speed of 160 kmph, the RRTS aims to significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, spanning 82 km, holds the promise of efficient and expedited travel for the region.