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82 km in 59 minutes: Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor opens for commuters
Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor latest update: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced that the remaining section is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 22, 2026.
At present, 55 km of the total 82.15 km stretch - from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South - is operational. (Image: NCRTC)
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: The much-awaited Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor has opened fully. The foundation stone for the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 8, 2019.
Namo Bharat trains (Image: NCRTC)
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: Implementation Update
Within four years of construction, on October 20, 2023, he inaugurated India’s first operational stretch of the corridor, dedicating the 17 km Priority Section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot to the nation and flagging off the first Namo Bharat trains.
On March 6, 2024, an additional 17 km segment up to Modi Nagar North was opened. The corridor was further extended to Meerut South on August 18, 2024, adding another 8 km and significantly expanding operational coverage. On January 5, 2025, PM Modi inaugurated an additional 13 km section between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor
Source: NCRTC
| Corridor Details | |
|---|---|
| Corridor Length | 82.15 km |
| Elevated Length | 70.0 km (Delhi: 9.22 km; UP: 60.57 km) |
| Underground Length | 12.0 km (Delhi: 5.00 km; UP: 7.00 km) |
| Stretch in Delhi | About 14 km |
| Stretch in Uttar Pradesh | About 68 km |
| Maintenance Depots | Two depots at Duhai and Modipuram |
| Project Completion Cost | Rs 30,274 crore |
| Currently Operational | 55 km (New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South) with 11 stations |
Source of Funding
Multilateral Funding: About $1 billion from ADB, $500 million from NDB & $500 million from AIIB
Government of India Contribution: 20%
Delhi Government Contribution: 3.22%
UP Government Contribution: 16.78%
Project Status: The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor is India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). Currently, 55 km of the corridor with 11 stations is operational between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, providing high-speed connectivity in the National Capital Region.
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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: Stations List
The Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor has a total of 16 stations, of which 11 are currently operational. Here’s the complete station list:
Namo Bharat Corridor: 16 Stations
Source: NCRTC
| S. No. | Station Name | Design |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jangpura | Elevated |
| 2. | Sarai Kale Khan | Elevated |
| 3. | New Ashok Nagar | Elevated |
| 4. | Anand Vihar | Underground |
| 5. | Sahibabad | Elevated |
| 6. | Ghaziabad | Elevated |
| 7. | Guldhar | Elevated |
| 8. | Duhai | Elevated |
| 9. | Duhai Depot | At Grade |
| 10. | Muradnagar | Elevated |
| 11. | Modi Nagar South | Elevated |
| 12. | Modi Nagar North | Elevated |
| 13. | Meerut South | Elevated |
| 14. | Shatabdi Nagar | Elevated |
| 15. | Begumpul | Underground |
| 16. | Modipuram | Elevated |
Corridor Overview: The Namo Bharat corridor features 16 stations with diverse designs - 13 Elevated stations, 2 Underground stations (Anand Vihar & Begumpul), and 1 At Grade station (Duhai Depot). The corridor connects Delhi to Meerut, enhancing regional connectivity.
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Namo Bharat train to cut Delhi-Meerut travel time
With a design speed of 180 kmph, the Namo Bharat train will cut travel time between Delhi and Meerut to under one hour. However, the Namo Bharat train operates at an average speed of about 90 kmph, while its maximum operational speed is 160 kmph.
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