Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to unveil infrastructure projects worth about Rs 12,930 crore. The projects aim to enhance regional connectivity and urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR). During the visit, PM Modi will launch the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station around 12:30 PM. He will then take a Metro ride to Meerut South Station and address a public gathering at about 1 PM.
A significant aspect of the visit will be the dedication of the 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), to the nation. PM Modi will also inaugurate 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. The Namo Bharat system, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, is expected to notably reduce travel time between Delhi and urban centers like Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut.
The Sarai Kale Khan station, serving as the corridor’s starting point, has been developed as a major multimodal hub connecting various transportation modes. Additionally, three more stations in Meerut — Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram — will be inaugurated. PM Modi will also launch Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram, operating on the same infrastructure as the Namo Bharat RRTS. With a maximum speed of about 120 kmph, this will be India’s fastest Metro system, covering the route in approximately 30 minutes with all stops.
The integration of regional rapid transit and urban Metro services on shared infrastructure is expected to set a new standard for multimodal public transport. These projects are anticipated to alleviate road congestion, lower vehicle emissions, and offer quicker, sustainable mobility in the region. This initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to modernize public transportation and improve living standards through efficient, eco-friendly infrastructure.
