Both the facilities – Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat – are currently undergoing trials with expectations of them being operational soon.
The travel between Delhi and Meerut is set to get smoother as the long-awaited Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro are set to be unveiled soon. The introduction of these facilities will ease travelling by significantly curtailing the travel time. The travel experience is going to get better with shared tracks for flawless connections, new-age technology, and modern stations.ย
Moreover, Namo Bharat is a part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), and it runs at speeds of up to 160 kmph. Passengers will have the option of catching a Namo Bharat train every 10 minutes. Notably, the service will run on the same tracks as the Meerut Metro.
Meerut Metro To Share Tracks With Namo Bharat
Over a 23 km stretch, the Meerut Metro will share tracks with Namo Bharat. The metro facility comprises 13 stations, placing it as the countryโs first integrated intercity-urban train corridor.ย
Passengers will be able to catch a metro every 7 minutes, ensuring their seamless movement. Passengers will be able to switch between the two services on the same platform without the need to buy a separate ticket.ย
Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat Undergoing Trials
Both the facilities – Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat – are currently undergoing trials with expectations of them being operational soon. The wait times will also get reduced substantially as Namo Bharat will arrive every 10 minutes, while Meerut Metro will run every 7 minutes.
The centralized Operations Control Centre (OCC) oversees both services. It uses ETCS Level 2 technology along with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) and Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) systems to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
Namo Bharat (DelhiโMeerut RRTS) Operating Hours:
- Weekdays & Saturdays: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sundays: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- First Train: Departs from Meerut South at 6:00 AM
- Last Train: Leaves Modinagar North at 10:48 PM
- Train Frequency: Every 5 to 15 minutes
- Total Travel Time: Approximately 55 minutes for the full route
Meerut MetroโOperating Hours
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- Weekdays & Saturdays: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sundays: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Train Frequency:
- Peak Hours: Every 5 to 10 minutes
- Off-Peak Hours: Every 10 to 15 minutes
- Travel Duration: Varies depending on the selected route and stations