Travel time between Delhi and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh will soon be significantly reduced to under an hour, thanks to the Namo Bharat train on the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS). A critical 13-km stretch of the RRTS, connecting New Ashok Nagar in Delhi to Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh, is now ready and set to open soon, as confirmed by officials.
Originally scheduled for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December, the event has been postponed to January due to national mourning following the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Currently, the operational RRTS route runs from Sahibabad to Meerut. The new opening will add two Delhi stations — New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar — to the corridor. By April and May 2025, the Sarai Kale Khan and Jangpura stations in Delhi are also expected to open.
New Ashok Nagar RRTS and metro stations
The New Ashok Nagar station will connect to the New Ashok Nagar Metro station via a foot overbridge, just 100 meters away. To enhance accessibility, two additional footbridges are being constructed, linking nearby areas like Chilla Village and Mayur Vihar Extension. Meanwhile, Anand Vihar station will be the first underground stop on the RRTS line and is poised to be a major transit hub with connections to the Pink and Blue Metro lines, Anand Vihar railway station, and inter-state bus terminals.
Anand Vihar RRTS station features and connectivity
Anand Vihar station is designed to manage high footfall, offering three lifts, five escalators, and two entry/exit gates. Currently, the RRTS corridor has nine operational stations, including Sahibabad and Meerut South. The upcoming additions will increase the total to 11 stations, further enhancing connectivity.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS: How to book tickets
Passengers can conveniently book tickets using the following options:
- Rapidx Connect App: Digital ticketing via smartphone.
- NCMC-Compliant Cards: Purchase tickets at station counters.
- Credit/Debit/Prepaid Cards & Cash: Available at ticket vending machines.
- Paper QR Code Tickets: Obtainable from vending machines or station counters.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS: Operational Namo Bharat stations
The Rs 30,000 crore Delhi-Meerut RRTS project includes the following operational stations: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai (EPE), Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, and Meerut South. The corridor allows passengers to cover a distance of 42 km in just 30 minutes, compared to an hour by road.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS: List of proposed stations
- Nizamuddin / Sarai Kale Khan
- New Ashok Nagar
- Anand Vihar
- Sahibabad
- Ghaziabad
- Guldhar
- Duhai (EPE)
- Murad Nagar
- Modi Nagar South
- Modi Nagar North
- Meerut South
- Partapur
- Rithani
- Shatabdi Nagar
- Brahmapuri
- Meerut Central
- Bhaisali
- Begum Pul
- MES Colony
- Daurli
- Meerut North
- Modipuram