Sarai Kale Khan-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS corridor to see 1.67 lakh daily ridership

Sarai Kale Khan-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS: Physical Progress, Financial Progress

The Union Minister further said that the 82.15-km-long Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS corridor was sanctioned by the Government of India in March 2019. He added that as of December 31, 2025, the physical and financial progress of the project had crossed 90 per cent.

“The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, covering a length of 82.15 Km, was sanctioned by Government of India in March, 2019, out of which, 55 Km of the corridor is operational at present. As on 31.12.2025, the Physical and Financial progress of the corridor is 96.40 % and 90.20% respectively,” he said.

Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Rapid Rail corridor

Designed for train speeds of up to 180 kmph, the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Rapid Rail corridor will cut travel time between the national capital and Meerut to under an hour, compared to the current road travel time of nearly 1.5 to 2 hours.

In the Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last month, the report noted that the Namo Bharat RRTS has enabled NCR-wide integration across future corridors at Sarai Kale Khan, offering seamless interchange with metro rail, Indian Railways, buses and paratransit services.

“A notable innovation is the use of RRTS infrastructure for the Meerut Metro, resulting in a capital cost savings of approximately ₹6,300 crore. This integrated design enhances system viability, improves last-mile access, and highlights how shared infrastructure can increase returns on urban transport investments,” the report said.