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PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Namo Bharat RRTS & Meerut Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Meerut to inaugurate and dedicate multiple infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 12,930 crore. He flagged off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train, marking the commissioning of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). The entire 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor was dedicated to the nation, featuring a design speed of 180 kmph. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Meerut Metro, which will operate on the same infrastructure as the RRTS, becoming India's fastest metro system.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Namo Bharat RRTS, Meerut Metro Projects

  • Inaugurates ₹12,930 crore projects
  • Flags off India's first Namo Bharat RRTS
  • Dedicates 82 km Delhi-Meerut corridor
  • Launches fastest Meerut Metro system
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PM Modi to visit Meerut today, inaugurate India's First Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India's first Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro, dedicating projects worth ~₹12,930 crore in Uttar Pradesh.

"a major gift for the people of the national capital - Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, February 22

Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi will visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday to inaugurate and dedicate projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore. PM will also inaugurate India's first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicate the entire Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the Nation.

At around 12:30 PM, the Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station.

From there, PM Modi will undertake a Metro Ride till Meerut South Station. At around 1 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut. He will also address the gathering on the occasion, according to the release.

The Prime Minister will dedicate the entire 82 Km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. He will inaugurate the remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). These include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.

With a design speed of 180 km per hour, Namo Bharat is India's first Regional Rapid Transit System. It will connect major urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut with Delhi at a faster pace.

Sarai Kale Khan, the originating station of the corridor, is one of the four Namo Bharat stations to be commissioned with this inauguration. It is strategically located as a major multi-modal hub, seamlessly connecting Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi Metro's Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and Ring Road. The other three Namo Bharat stations, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram, being commissioned are in Meerut.

According to the release, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram, operating on the same infrastructure as Namo Bharat, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. Meerut Metro will be India's fastest metro system with a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph. Metro will cover the entire stretch in just 30 minutes, with all the scheduled stoppages enroute.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Meerut Metro and the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail corridor on Sunday calling it a major gift for the people of the national capital.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone from Ghaziabad, I've been waiting for this for years. The seamless connection at Sarai Kale Khan is brilliant. Hope the fares are kept reasonable so it's accessible to all, not just the affluent.
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Rohit P
Great infrastructure push, no doubt. But I hope the focus is also on last-mile connectivity. What's the point of a 30-minute metro ride if you spend another 45 minutes in an auto to reach your final destination? Planning needs to be holistic.
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Sarah B
Impressive engineering feat. 180 kmph design speed for regional transit is world-class. This should significantly reduce road congestion and pollution in the NCR. A much-needed step for sustainable urban development.
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Meera T
Bahut accha! My brother studies in Delhi and comes home to Meerut every weekend. This will make his life so much easier. Proud to see our cities getting this modern infrastructure. Jai Hind!
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David E
While the project is commendable, naming it 'Namo Bharat' feels unnecessarily politicized. Infrastructure should rise above party politics and carry a neutral, geographical name. Let's celebrate the engineering, not the branding.
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Karthik V
The multi-modal hub concept is smart.

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