Commuters, residents praise speed, comfort of Meerut Metro on first day
Meerut, Feb 23
Meerut Metro, on the first day of its operation, saw a wave of excitement across the city, as commuters praised the new service for its speed, comfort, and modern infrastructure. Families and young passengers thronged stations from the morning, eager to experience the city's first metro ride.
Long queues were observed at ticket counters, and several passengers were unable to secure tickets due to the overwhelming crowd. Youth, in particular, expressed high enthusiasm, capturing reels, selfies, and group photos, while some recorded the full journey to share on social media.
Commuters highlighted that the metro drastically reduced travel time across the city, offering a convenient alternative to two-wheelers and road transport, which are often delayed by traffic congestion. "Earlier, we used to travel by scooter, which took a lot of time, and we often got stuck in traffic. The train journey is excellent and saves time," said Rohit, who travelled with his son from Gagol.
Passengers also lauded the cleanliness, comfort, and modern amenities of stations and coaches. Manjit Singh, an elderly resident who visited the station to get a MetroCard, said: "The look of the Metro has even surpassed world-class standards. I didn't expect this from the government, but they have delivered. I thank the government for this."
Commuters travelling between Begumpur and South Meerut reported smooth rides and improved connectivity, noting that the metro promises to ease pressure on roads and transform daily travel patterns. Many expressed pride over the inauguration of the project by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling it a landmark step for the city's development.
Officials said the strong turnout on day one reflected the city's pent-up demand for reliable public transport. Residents hope the metro network will expand further in the coming years, supporting Meerut's growth and offering more routes and upgraded infrastructure.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Took my parents for a ride today. They were so happy and emotional seeing Meerut get its own metro. My father kept saying, "Yeh to Delhi jaise lag raha hai!" Proud moment for all Meerutvasis. Hope they expand the network to more areas soon.
The excitement is real, but the crowd management on day one was a bit chaotic. Couldn't get a ticket despite waiting for 30 minutes. The authorities should have anticipated this rush. Hopefully, they'll streamline the process in the coming days.
Visiting from Canada and took a ride out of curiosity. I'm genuinely impressed! The stations are world-class and the ride was smooth. It's fantastic to see Tier-2 cities in India getting such modern infrastructure. Great for tourism and local development.
This is a big step for Meerut's future. Better connectivity will attract more businesses and improve quality of life. My only request to fellow citizens: let's maintain the cleanliness and discipline. We've got a nice thing, let's not spoil it.
As a college student, this is a blessing! Traveling to my coaching classes used to be so stressful. Now it's quick, affordable, and safe. Saw so many students today making reels inside the metro 😂. Truly a new era for the youth here.
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