Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to get 8 additional train trips during peak hours

The initiative has also been undertaken to facilitate greater use of public transport at a time when advisories have encouraged reduced dependence on private vehicles amid global energy uncertainties,” it said in a statement.

NCRTC increases train frequency on Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor

Under the revised schedule, the NCRTC will operate four additional trips during morning peak hours between 8:00 am and 11:00 am, while four more trips will run during evening peak hours between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut South stations. “To support these additional services, two additional trains have been introduced,” it added.

Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat train: Passenger ridership

Recently, the NCRTC said that the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor witnessed a steady rise in ridership and is now recording an average daily footfall of nearly one lakh commuters.

Sarai Kale Khan-Modipuram Namo Bharat train: Stoppages

During its journey between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram Depot, the Namo Bharat train halts at 14 stations. These are: New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Muradnagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar and Begumpul.

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat train: Ticket Price

The minimum fare for travelling on the Namo Bharat train is Rs 20, while the maximum fare goes up to Rs 210. This means that if a person travels from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram, they will have to pay Rs 210 for the standard coach. However, passengers opting for the premium coach will have to pay around 20% more than the standard fare.