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Commuters Praise PM Modi's Rapid Rail: "Pleasant Journey in 55 Minutes"

Passengers on the newly inaugurated Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro have expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting a dramatic reduction in travel time between Delhi and Meerut. One commuter reported the journey now takes just 55 minutes, nearly half the previous two-hour duration. The Prime Minister flagged off the services and dedicated the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor to the nation. The high-speed system is designed to cut travel time, ease road congestion, and set a new benchmark for sustainable public transport in India.

Key Points: Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Cuts Delhi-Meerut Travel Time in Half

  • Travel time halved to 55 mins
  • Daily commuters & businesspeople benefit
  • Part of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor
  • Reduces road congestion & pollution
  • Modern, sustainable transport benchmark
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'Pleasant journey in 55 minutes': Commuters laud, thank PM for rapid rail service

Passengers laud PM Modi as new Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro reduce travel time from 2 hours to 55 minutes, transforming NCR connectivity.

"I had a very pleasant journey. What earlier took around two hours was completed in just 55 minutes. - Sajid Rauf Khan"

New Delhi, Feb 23

Passengers travelling on the newly inaugurated Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services expressed happiness and gratitude, saying the high-speed connectivity has dramatically reduced travel time across the National Capital Region, while improving comfort on the journey.

Speaking to IANS, Sajid Rauf Khan, who travelled from Meerut to Sarai Kale Khan station in Delhi, said the journey took just 55 minutes, nearly half of the earlier travel time of about two hours.

"I had a very pleasant journey. What earlier took around two hours was completed in just 55 minutes," he said, thanking PM Narendra Modi for launching the project. Khan added that the rapid rail would be especially beneficial for daily commuters and businesspeople as it saves substantial time.

Another passenger, Shashi Chand Mangal, who was going to travel from Sarai Kale Khan to Modinagar, expressed pride in the country's development. "Mera desh badal raha hai," he said, extending his best wishes to the Prime Minister and hoping that such progress continues.

Commuter Anil Kumar Saini also expressed happiness over the new services and conveyed his thanks to the Prime Minister, noting that the modern trains would make regular travel easier and more efficient for thousands of people.

The reactions came a day after Prime Minister Modi flagged off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar station, marking a major step in transforming regional connectivity between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh.

During the event, the Prime Minister also dedicated the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation and inaugurated key sections of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), including stretches in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. He also took a ride on the metro and interacted with passengers and students on board.

Designed for high speeds, the Namo Bharat system is expected to drastically cut travel time between Delhi and major urban centres such as Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut, while reducing road congestion and pollution.

Officials said the integrated rapid transit and metro operations represent a new benchmark in modern, sustainable public transport infrastructure in India.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, some world-class infrastructure! The Namo Bharat train looks so modern. This is real development that touches common people's lives. Kudos to all involved. Mera desh sachmuch badal raha hai. 🇮🇳
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Aman W
Great initiative, but I hope the focus is also on maintaining these services and keeping fares affordable for the long term. Sometimes new projects start well but service quality drops after a few years.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Ghaziabad for work from Delhi, this is a blessing. The traffic on NH-9 is a nightmare. This will reduce pollution and make my daily commute something I might actually enjoy!
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Vikram M
My brother studies in Meerut and comes home to Delhi every weekend. He used to complain about the exhausting bus journey. Just told him about this and he's over the moon! Time saved is life saved. 😊
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Karthik V
Excellent project. This is the kind of infrastructure investment we need across India, not just between big cities but also connecting tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Hope the success of this corridor leads to more.

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