On February 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final segments of the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the 23-km Meerut Metro, the fastest service of its kind in India, completing the high-speed link between Delhi and Meerut.

PM Modi officially opened the 5-km Sarai Kale Khan to New Ashok Nagar segment in Delhi and the 21-km Meerut South to Modipuram stretch in Uttar Pradesh. At the Shatabdi Nagar station, he also launched the Meerut Metro section connecting Meerut South and Modipuram. With these final pieces in place, the total travel time between Delhi and Meerut has been slashed to under 60 minutes.

The PM, along with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and the officials of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), embarked on a metro journey from Shatabdi Nagar to Meerut South. The officials also provided the Prime Minister with a detailed overview of the project's development and the operational mechanics of the Namo Bharat system.

Upon his arrival at Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. From there, he traveled to Meerut to launch the final RRTS and Meerut Metro phases. Prior to addressing a public gathering, the PM also inaugurated and laid the foundation for development initiatives valued at approximately ₹12,930 crore.

Engineered to reach a maximum of 180 kmph, the system maintains a regular service speed of 160 kmph, with RRTS cutting the travel time between Delhi and major areas such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut.

Pioneering a new model for Indian transit, both the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services now run on a single, integrated RRTS corridor. Clocking in as the country's fastest metro service with a top speed of 120 kmph, the system is designed to traverse its full route in roughly 30 minutes. The passengers can change from the metro to RRTS at Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram. The 23-km stretch includes 13 stations such as:

• Meerut South
• Partapur
• Rithani
• Shatabdi Nagar
• Brahmapuri
• Meerut Central
• Bhaisali
• Begumpul
• MES Colony
• Daurli
• Meerut North
• Modipuram
• Modipuram Depot

• The Delhi-Meerut RRTS will provide access to smart ticketing vending machines and tickets based on QR codes to create a seamless and quick experience for the passengers.
• For the future metro connectivity and expansion, six platforms have been built to facilitate seamless connection with the proposed Delhi-Alwar and Delhi-Karnal rapid rail corridors.
• The Namo Bharat train is designed like a bullet train with a fully digital driver console for speed up to 180 km per hour.
• The train also features premium coaches that offer charging points for mobile and laptops, comfortable seating and sun-protection blinds.
• The additional facilities include luggage space, standing room for passengers during rush hours, and also a dedicated coach for women.
• With amenities such as magazine racks, bottle holders and footrests, it creates a modern and comfortable transport system for the passengers.

The full activation of the Namo Bharat corridor and Meerut Metro marks a transformative leap in India's urban infrastructure by slashing travel times and establishing a scalable model for regional mobility. As these systems integrate with future routes, the National Capital Region moves closer to a seamless, world-class transit network bridging major industrial hubs.