‘Pleasant journey in 55 minutes’: Commuters laud, thank PM for rapid rail service

February 23, 2026 4:23 PM

‘Pleasant journey in 55 minutes’: Commuters laud, thank PM for rapid rail service

Passengers travelling on the newly inaugurated Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services expressed happiness and gratitude, saying the high-speed connectivity has dramatically reduced travel time across the National Capital Region, while improving comfort on the journey. Speaking to IANS, Sajid Rauf Khan, who travelled from Meerut to Sarai Kale Khan station in Delhi, said the journey took just 55 minutes, nearly half of the earlier travel time of about two hours. “I had a very pleasant jou...

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS, dedicates Delhi-Meerut corridor to nation

February 22, 2026 4:55 PM

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS, dedicates Delhi-Meerut corridor to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and dedicated the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation, describing the moment as the beginning of a new era of world-class infrastructure for Uttar Pradesh and the country. Addressing a gathering in Meerut, the Prime Minister said, “Today, Uttar Pradesh and the entire country are witnessing a new era of world-class infrastructure.” He termed the inauguration o...

PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro today

February 22, 2026 9:09 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh today. During the visit, the Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat Train, inaugurate sections of India’s first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), dedicate the entire 82-km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation, and commission multiple development projects worth around ₹12,930 crore. At around 12:30 PM, the Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat Trai...