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The 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS corridor became fully operational in 2026, offering high-speed connectivity (less than an hour) between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Meerut.

Delhi-Alwar RRTS: Gurgaon civic body clears land for casting yard

May 12, 2026 4:38 pm

164-km corridor in Phase 1 of Namo Bharat semi-high-speed railway network for Delhi-NCR; as it awaits Centre’s final clearance, Gurgaon pushes ahead with preparations

The car had already been reduced to a smoldering wreck by the time fire-fighters from Vasna Fire Station arrived along with the local police. (Express photo)

Speeding CNG car bursts into flames on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Vadodara; driver charred to death

May 09, 2026 4:17 pm

The Vadodara police confirmed that the explosion was not caused by the CNG cylinder as it was found intact.

Bus crashes into truck on Ganga Expressway, 18 passengers injured

May 05, 2026 5:46 pm

The crash occurred close to a toll plaza near Budaun.

The expressway was inaugurated on Saturday (April 29) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hardoi. (File Photo)

Ganga Expressway: Toll-free travel for first 15 days, check details

May 07, 2026 1:23 pm

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced 15-day free access for the new 594-km Meerut-Prayagraj corridor. Check toll rates

The Ganga Expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from 10-12 hours to 6-8 hours. (Express Photo)

Ganga Expressway launch today: Toll rates and 4 key facts about the 594-km mega corridor

April 30, 2026 5:04 pm

The six-lane expressway, touted as among India’s longest, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

PM Modi to inaugurate 594-km Ganga Expressway on April 29: Route, cost, and districts covered

April 23, 2026 2:31 pm

The expressway will connect western Uttar Pradesh with the eastern region of the state

Package 1, which is a 17.52-km stretch in Lucknow district. It includes a 10-km-long flyover (credit: Special arrangement)

Lucknow-Kanpur in 30 minutes? 63 km expressway likely to open next month, but high toll a sore point

April 18, 2026 11:06 am

Built at a cost of Rs 3,700 crore, the expressway is divided into two packages. The Indian Express takes a look at key features and why the toll is high

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway inauguration by PM Modi on April 14 will reduce travel time for the 210 km stretch to about 150 minutes, enhancing connectivity between the two cities. (Image: NHAI/PIB)

213 km journey in 2.5 hours: PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

April 14, 2026 2:17 pm

Built at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore, the expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 150 minutes (2.5 hours), from the current six hours.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway travel time comparison shows how the new route cuts journey to 2.5 hours. (Image generated using AI)

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to cut travel time to 2.5 hours: How it compares with flight and train

April 14, 2026 2:20 pm

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Launch on April 14: Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to cut travel time to 2.5 hours. Compare travel time by road, flight and train, and check key route details.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: First wildlife movement recorded in critical underpass ahead of April 14 opening

April 11, 2026 4:15 am

Large infrastructure projects like expressways that cut through reserved forests have raised concerns as they pose a threat to endangered animals.

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The PM reached Hardoi district around noon and inaugurated the expressway with the touch of a button in presence of Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

In Pictures: PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway in UP

April 29, 2026 4:43 pm

The high-speed corridor is expected to boost connectivity across Uttar Pradesh and help attract industrial investment, logistics, and agricultural marketing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Dehradun

PM Modi inaugurates Delhi–Dehradun Expressway in Dehradun

April 14, 2026 6:41 pm

Built at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore, the expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 150 minutes (2.5 hours), from the current six hours