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PM Modi Launches Meerut Metro & Namo Bharat RRTS, Boosting NCR Connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated major infrastructure projects in Meerut, including the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). He also flagged off the Meerut Metro, which uniquely operates on the same infrastructure as the RRTS, making it India's fastest metro system. These projects, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, aim to drastically cut travel time and improve connectivity in the National Capital Region. The initiatives are expected to decongest road traffic and provide sustainable, multimodal public transport.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Meerut Metro & Namo Bharat RRTS Corridor

  • Inaugurates 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS
  • Flags off Meerut Metro on shared RRTS infrastructure
  • Projects worth about Rs 12,930 crore
  • Aims to decongest roads and reduce emissions
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Major high-speed infra push in Meerut tomorrow by PM Modi

PM Modi inaugurates Meerut Metro and the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS, India's fastest metro, enhancing regional connectivity.

"The integrated operation of regional rapid transit and urban Metro services on shared infrastructure sets a new benchmark for multimodal public transport. - Officials"

New Delhi, Feb 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate to the nation a series of major infrastructure projects worth about Rs 12,930 crore, aimed at transforming regional connectivity and urban mobility in the National Capital Region.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station at around 12:30 PM on Sunday. He will then undertake a Metro ride to Meerut South Station before addressing a public gathering at about 1 PM, according to an official statement.

A key highlight of the visit will be the dedication of the entire 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor - India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) - to the nation. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the remaining operational sections, including the 5-km stretch between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21-km stretch between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.

Designed for speeds of up to 180 kmph, the Namo Bharat system is expected to significantly cut travel time between Delhi and major urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut.

Sarai Kale Khan station, the originating point of the corridor, has been developed as a major multimodal hub, linking Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the Delhi Metro's Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT and Ring Road. Three additional stations - Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram - located in Meerut will also be commissioned.

The Prime Minister will additionally inaugurate Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Metro will operate on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat RRTS. With a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph, it will be the country's fastest Metro system, covering the stretch in about 30 minutes with all scheduled stops.

Officials said the integrated operation of regional rapid transit and urban Metro services on shared infrastructure sets a new benchmark for multimodal public transport. The projects are expected to decongest road traffic, reduce vehicular emissions and provide faster, sustainable mobility across the region.

The initiatives are part of the government's broader push to modernise public transport and enhance ease of living through efficient, environmentally-sustainable infrastructure.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Meerut, I'm thrilled. Our city has needed better connectivity for years. The integrated Metro and RRTS is a smart idea. Hope the fares are kept reasonable so that common people can actually benefit from it.
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Arjun K
Great initiative for infrastructure, no doubt. But I hope the focus is also on last-mile connectivity. What's the use of a high-speed train if you can't get a rickshaw or bus from the station to your home? The planning needs to be holistic.
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Sarah B
The environmental angle is promising. Decongesting roads and reducing emissions is critical for Delhi's air quality. If this gets even a fraction of private vehicles off the road, it's a win for public health.
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Vikram M
₹12,930 crore is a massive investment. While the project is good, I sincerely hope there has been strict oversight on costs and no corruption. We need transparency in such large-scale spending of public money.
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Kavya N
This will boost the local economy of Meerut so much! Easier travel means more people can work in Delhi/NCR while living in a more affordable city. It could really develop the entire western UP region. Exciting times!
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Michael C

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