PM Modi flagged off the Namo Bharat RRTS and the Meerut Metro in Meerut, marking a major boost to high-speed regional connectivity between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of CM Yogi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the much-anticipated Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro in Meerut, with Yogi Adityanath present at the inauguration.
The Prime Minister visited Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station, where he flagged off the remaining sections of India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS as well as the country’s fastest metro service. Alongside the transport boost, he is set to dedicate development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore to the nation.
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#WATCH | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station.
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Corridor route and connectivity
Sarai Kale Khan, which marks the start of the corridor, is one of four Namo Bharat stations. The route covers 14 km in Delhi — including 9 km elevated and 5 km underground — and 68 km in Uttar Pradesh, with 61 km elevated and 7 km underground. The hub connects Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the Delhi Metro Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and Ring Road, ensuring seamless multi-modal connectivity.
Aim of the project
The project aims to enable faster travel between Delhi and Meerut and improve access to the nat