Published: 21 February 2026ETV BharatGovernance
PM Modi Inaugurates 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS Corridor, India's First Rapid Rail
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 22, 2026 inaugurated the full 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor and dedicated it to the nation. The balance sections — Sarai Kale Khan to New Ashok Nagar (5 km) and Meerut South to Modipuram (21 km) — along with the 21-km Meerut Metro were inaugurated simultaneously.
The corridor, India's first RRTS, covers the Delhi-to-Meerut distance in just 55 minutes. Trains powered by Alstom's India-made trainsets and ETCS signalling achieve a design speed of 180 kmph. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) reported ridership crossed one lakh on the first full day of operations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the **Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS** inaugurated by **PM Modi**?
**PM Modi** inaugurated the **82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS** (Regional Rapid Transit System) corridor, India's first rapid rail connecting Delhi and Meerut at speeds up to **180 km/h**.
What is the speed and distance of the **Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat** rapid rail?
The **Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS** spans **82 km** and operates at speeds up to **180 km/h**, reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut from over 1.5 hours to approximately **55 minutes**.
What is **RRTS** and how is it different from the **Delhi Metro**?
**RRTS** (Regional Rapid Transit System) is a higher-speed intercity rail system operating at up to **180 km/h** connecting cities across the **NCR region**, unlike Delhi Metro which operates within the city at lower speeds.
Which agency built the **Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat** corridor?
The **Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS** was built by **NCRTC** (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) under the **RRTS programme** with central and state government funding.
What is the significance of the **Namo Bharat RRTS** for **NCR's urban mobility**?
The **Namo Bharat RRTS** transforms **NCR's urban mobility** by enabling fast, comfortable intercity rail travel, reducing road congestion, cutting commute times, and supporting balanced regional development.
