DELHI (Metro Rail News): Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a new 13-km section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, extending from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar. This milestone marks the debut of Namo Bharat Trains in Delhi, introducing a new era of high-speed regional connectivity for the National Capital. The operational stretch now expands to 55 km with 11 stations, adding to the existing 42-km segment between Sahibabad and Meerut South.

The Prime Minister embarked on a journey aboard the Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar. At Sahibabad Station, he toured a photo exhibition titled ‘नमो भारत – यात्रा राष्ट्र निर्माण की,’ showcasing the project’s nation-building impact. He also received an overview of NCRTC’s advanced Asset Management System, designed to optimize operational efficiency and infrastructure sustainability.
Emphasizing digital integration, the Prime Minister purchased an NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) using UPI, demonstrating the seamless digital payment options available. He interacted with various passengers, including beneficiaries of NCRTC’s vocational training supported by the JFPR grant, engineering students, school children, and women trained in self-defense. Their stories highlighted the corridor’s broad social impact.

Commending the contributions of women train operators and station controllers, the Prime Minister underscored their essential roles in the operations. He also flagged off the trains from Rohini, marking the commencement of operations on the new section.
Starting at 5 PM today, the newly opened section from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar will be operational. This extension reduces travel time between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South to under 40 minutes, enhancing regional connectivity. The 13-km section includes 6 km of underground tracks, featuring Anand Vihar as a key station—the first underground Namo Bharat station—and an elevated station at New Ashok Nagar, both in Delhi.
Namo Bharat trains have already served over 50 lakh commuters, reflecting their significant impact and popularity. Construction is rapidly progressing on other segments, including New Ashok Nagar-Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut South-Modipuram.