3 min readFeb 22, 2026 02:45 PM IST
First published on: Feb 20, 2026 at 03:37 PM IST
Meerut Metro inauguration: The much-anticipated Meerut Metro has opened today. With a design speed of 135 kmph and a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph, it has the fastest metro system in the country.
| Corridor Length |
23 km |
| Elevated Length |
16 km |
| Underground Length |
7 km |
Project Overview: The Meerut Metro Project spans 23 km with a combination of elevated (16 km) and underground (7 km) sections, designed to provide efficient urban mobility and connectivity within Meerut city.
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Meerut Metro: Route Map
“Meerut Metro services will be provided on the same tracks and infrastructure as the semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains. This will provide the commuter swift change from one train to the other without causing any discomfort and make the travel experience comfortable,” the NCRTC said.
Meerut Metro project route map (Image: NCRTC)
Meerut Metro Station List
The 23-km-long Meerut Metro will have 13 stations and run on the Namo Bharat network in Meerut. Of these, 4 stations, namely Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram will provide both, Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services.
| 1. |
Meerut South |
Elevated |
| 2. |
Partapur |
Elevated |
| 3. |
Rithani |
Elevated |
| 4. |
Shatabdi Nagar |
Elevated |
| 5. |
Bramhapuri |
Elevated |
| 6. |
Meerut Central |
Underground |
| 7. |
Bhaisali |
Underground |
| 8. |
Begumpul |
Underground |
| 9. |
MES Colony |
Elevated |
| 10. |
Daurli |
Elevated |
| 11. |
Meerut North |
Elevated |
| 12. |
Modipuram |
Elevated |
| 13. |
Modipuram Depot |
At Grade |
Project Overview: The Meerut Metro features 13 stations with diverse designs - 9 Elevated stations (in green), 3 Underground stations (Meerut Central, Bhaisali & Begumpul in red), and 1 At Grade station (Modipuram Depot in blue). This 23 km corridor enhances urban connectivity within Meerut city.
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Meerut Metro train features
The design of Meerut Metro train embodies a modern aesthetic, prioritizing passenger comfort, safety and security. Check here features of Meerut Metro trains:
- The coaches are air-conditioned, having luggage racks, grab handles, CCTV cameras, USB mobile charging facilities, dynamic route maps, and many other modern conveniences.
- Meerut Metro are three-car trainsets with ergonomically designed 2×2 transverse and longitudinal seating arrangements with comfortable cushioned seats. More than 700 passengers can travel in a train, with a seating capacity of 173.
- Prioritizing safety, Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) will be installed at all stations synchronized with metro operations and also help in ensuring crowd management.
- Selective door opening via push buttons reduces energy consumption.
- Safety measures like passenger emergency communication system, fire extinguishers, alarms, and talk-back systems are integrated.
- There will be a specific reserved seating arrangement in each coach of the metro train for women passengers and senior citizens.
- Both stations and trains are universally accessible, with dedicated space for medical stretchers/ wheelchairs in emergencies. The metro stations also have spacious lifts to accommodate medical stretchers and wheelchairs.
- The exterior of Meerut Metro trainsets sports an attractive and modern color combination of fluorescent green, blue, and orange that conveys technological advancement and the aspirations of the people of a ‘New India.’
The 23-km-long Meerut Metro will have 13 stations and run on the Namo Bharat network in Meerut. (Image: NCRTC) 
Meerut Metro project route map (Image: NCRTC)
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