Passengers using the newly launched Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services are delighted with the improved connectivity, which has significantly reduced travel times in the National Capital Region. Sajid Rauf Khan, who traveled from Meerut to Sarai Kale Khan station in Delhi, mentioned that the journey now only takes 55 minutes, almost half the previous two-hour duration. He expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for initiating the project, emphasizing the time-saving benefits for daily commuters and business travelers.
Shashi Chand Mangal, another passenger traveling from Sarai Kale Khan to Modinagar, expressed pride in the country’s progress, stating, “Mera desh badal raha hai” (My country is changing). He extended his best wishes to the Prime Minister, hoping for continued development. Anil Kumar Saini, a commuter, also lauded the new services, thanking the Prime Minister for the enhanced travel experience that would make regular commuting more convenient and efficient for many.
The positive feedback follows Prime Minister Modi’s inauguration of the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar station, a significant move towards improving regional connectivity between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh. During the event, the Prime Minister unveiled the 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor and inaugurated key sections of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. He even took a ride on the metro, engaging with passengers and students on board.
The Namo Bharat system, designed for high speeds, is anticipated to notably reduce travel time between Delhi and major urban centers like Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut, contributing to decreased road congestion and pollution. Officials highlighted that the integrated rapid transit and metro operations set a new standard for modern, sustainable public transport infrastructure in India.
