Delhi To Meerut In 55 Minutes: All About Namo Bharat RRTS And India's Fastest Metro PM Modi Inaugurated Today
While Namo Bharat targets high‑speed intercity travel, Meerut Metro focuses on rapid intra‑city movement within Meerut.
Published : February 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM IST
|Updated : February 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM IST
By Shripal Teotia
Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicated the entire Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the Nation here today (Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026).
The RRTS project included 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.
The Namo Bharat route is 82.15 kilometres, of which approximately 70 kilometres are elevated, and 12 kilometres are underground. The total distance between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Meerut can now be covered in just 55 minutes. Sarai Kale Khan is the largest station on the project, with a height of approximately 22 meters.
PM Modi also inaugurated India's fastest Metro, which would run on a 23 km stretch between Meerut South and Modipuram Depot, with a maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph. The Metro will cover the entire stretch in just 30 minutes.
The inauguration, according to an official statement from the PMO, forms part of the Centre's push to expand regional rapid transit systems aimed at reducing travel time, easing congestion and promoting sustainable urban mobility. Apart from the connectivity projects, the PM also dedicated to the nation development projects worth around Rs 12,930 cr in Meerut.
The Security
The PM's security layer included SPG commandos, bulletproof cars, armoured vehicles, ambulances, and jammer vehicles. As many as 150 SP-rank officers and 100 administrative officers were deployed at the rally venue and surrounding areas. Intelligence, IB, and ATS were on active duty, while the entire area was declared a no-fly zone, and several routes were also diverted.
High-Speed Connectivity
The Namo Bharat service is part of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, designed to provide high-speed, high-frequency connectivity between Delhi and Meerut.
Namo Bharat connects Delhi to Meerut at high speed for regional travel, while Meerut Metro provides quick, comfortable trips within Meerut city. Both trains use modern safety features, platform screen doors, and inclusive design for all passengers.
Features Of Delhi‑Ghaziabad‑Meerut Namo Bharat (RRTS), India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System
Route & length: 82.15 km from Sarai Kale Khan (Delhi) to Modipuram (Uttar Pradesh).
Stations: 16 stops including New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Muradnagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North, Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram.
Speed: Designed for 180 km/h, runs at up to 160 km/h; average speed around 90 km/h.
Travel time: About 55 minutes end‑to‑end.
Train layout: 2×2 transverse seats, wide aisles, overhead luggage racks, charging sockets, large double‑glazed windows, automatic plug‑in doors, CCTV, fire‑detection, and a public‑announcement system.
Accessibility & safety: Wheelchair space near doors, platform screen doors (PSDs) linked to train doors, push‑button selective door opening, premium coach with lounge, and a women‑only coach.
Features Of India's Fastest Metro
Route & length: 23 km from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot.
Stations: Partapur, Rithani, Shatabdi Nagar, Bramhapuri, Meerut Central, Bhaisali, Begumpul, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North, and Modipuram.
Speed: Designed for 135 km/h, operates at up to 120 km/h.
Travel time: Roughly 30 minutes across the corridor.
Train layout: Three‑car air‑conditioned trainsets, 2×2 transverse and longitudinal seats, capacity for about 700 passengers (173 seated), luggage racks, grab handles, CCTV, USB charging, dynamic route maps.
Accessibility & safety: PSDs at all stations, selective door opening, emergency communication, fire extinguishers, reserved seats for women and senior citizens, space for wheelchairs and stretchers, and lifts at stations.
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