PM Pm modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat RRTS — routes, speed and benefits explained

Prime Minister Narendra Pm on Sunday inaugrated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi visited the Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station, where he flagged off the remaining portions of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and country's fastest metro.

Aslongside, the transportation boost, PM Modi is also set to unviel development works worth almost Rs 12,930 crore to the nation.

The 82 km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor includes 5-km stretch between Sarai Kale Khan and Fresh Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21-km segment between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh. Designed for speeds of up to 180 kmph, the Namo Bharat system is intended to provide faster regional connectivity, linking Delhi with major urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut.

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The Delhi-Meerut RRTS Namo Bharat will cut travel time between the two cities to less than 1 hour, benefiting commuters.

Sarai Kale Khan, marking the start of the corridor, is one of four Namo Bharat stations. The route stretches 14 km in Delhi, with 9 km elevated and 5 km underground, and covers 68 km in Uttar Pradesh, including 61 km elevated and 7 km underground.

Serving as a key multi-modal hub, it links Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi Metro’s Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and Ring Road, ensuring smooth connectivity.

The remaining three stations, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram, are being commissioned in Meerut.

He also inaugurated the Meerut metro service between Meerut South and Modipuram. The metro will run on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat system, marking a first-of-its-kind arrangement in the country. With a maximum operational speed of about 120 kmph, Meerut Metro is expected to be India’s fastest metro network.

The service will cover the entire stretch in roughly 30 minutes, including all scheduled halts. Both the Delhi–Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat RRTS will operate on the same infrastructure, creating a seamless integration that enables fast and efficient high-speed intercity travel.

Running along a 21-km corridor with 12 stations, its fully air-conditioned three-coach trains feature lightweight stainless-steel designs in green, blue, and orange.

Energy-efficient and equipped with regenerative braking, CCTV, USB ports, and modern train automation systems, each train carries over 700 passengers, with 173 seats, including reserved spots for women, seniors, and differently-abled commuters.

After the inaugration, PM Pm modi also took a metro ride to the Meerut South Station.

Ahead of the inauguration, UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced that PM Modi will boost the development of 'New Uttar Pradesh' by launching the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train in the city.

Describing it as a milestone, he said, "today, a golden chapter will be added to Uttar Pradesh’s journey of progress."

Travel at 160 kmph on Namo Bharat: Check route, stations, timing — key details

Together, the transportation boost is expected to enable quicker intercity movement alongside efficient urban travel. The projects are also aimed at easing road congestion and reducing vehicular carbon dioxide emissions, in line with the PM’s focus on modern, seamless and sustainable public transport systems to improve ease of living.