Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat project is an 82.15 km long semi-high-speed regional transit corridor that connects the NCR cities of Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. As the first of three rapid rail corridors planned under Phase 1 of the RapidX initiative, it is being developed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

The Namo Bharat Train is engineered for a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph), reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut to under 60 minutes. The project is valued at ₹30,274 crore (approximately USD 3.8 billion). It starts from Jangpura in Delhi, passes through Sarai Kale Khan, which will serve as the terminal for all three proposed corridors, and concludes at Modipuram in Meerut.

Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Project in March 2019, with construction commencing shortly after in June 2019.

On January 5, 2025, the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor was extended from Meerut South to New Ashok Nagar, increasing the operational length to 55 km. The corridor and its trains are owned by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), while operations are managed by DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn (DB).

ParticularsDetails
Name of CorridorDelhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor
OwnerNational Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
OperatorDB RRTS Operation India Private Limited
LocaleNational Capital Region (NCR)
Station16 (11 Operational 5 under construction )
Depot2 Depot
Length82.15 km
Typesemi-high-speed rail
regional transit
Rolling stockNamo Bharat
Daily Ridership12,000
Opened20 October 2023
CompletedJuly 2025
(Expected)
Line Lenght 82.15 km (51.05mi)
Operating speed100km/hr (62mph)(average)
160km/hr (100mph)(operational)
180km/hr (110mph)(maximum)
SignallingETCS L2/L3 over L

Development History of the Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

Project Approval and Construction Timeline

The feasibility study and Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared by the NCRTC received approval from the Government of Uttar Pradesh in May 2017. Subsequently, in February 2019, the Government of India approved the project’s implementation along with funding of ₹30,274 crore. On March 8, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for both the first Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro Project. Construction work for both projects officially commenced in June 2019.

Starting Date of the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail

The first phase of the Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, covering a 17 km stretch from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, was initially scheduled to become operational by March 2023. However, due to pending work at several stations, the launch was delayed. The corridor was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 20, 2023. Subsequently, the remaining Namo Bharat stations in Ghaziabad district—Muradnagar, Modinagar South, and Modinagar North—were opened to the public on March 7, 2024.

Opening of Initial RRTS Stations in Meerut and Delhi

Meerut South became the first Namo Bharat station in Meerut to open to the public on August 18, 2024. In Delhi, the first two Namo Bharat stations—New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar—were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 5, 2025. The remaining stations along the corridor are expected to be operational by July 2025.

Operations and Maintenance Company

In July 2022, the NCRTC awarded the operations and maintenance contract for the Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national railway company. The agreement covers 12 years, with an optional extension of five additional years. Following the corridor’s inauguration, DB established a subsidiary—DB RRTS Operations India Pvt. Ltd., which took over operational responsibilities from day one.

Service Provider and Trains

The NCRTC branded the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat service as RapidX, and the trains operating on the corridor are named Namo Bharat. These are India’s fastest rapid transit trains, with an operational speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). The branding and naming were officially announced soon after the corridor’s inauguration.

Construction of the Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

The construction of the Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor is progressing in four phases. The first section, from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, opened in October 2023 and is completed. The second phase, covering Duhai Depot to Meerut South, became operational in August 2024. The third phase, from Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad, is partially open as of January 2025, with New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar stations already operational while Sarai Kale Khan remains under construction. The final stretch, from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot, is currently under construction and expected to open by July 2025.

PhasesDescription OpeningStatus
1.Sahibabad to Duhai DepotOctober 2023Completed
2.Duhai Depot to Meerut SouthAugust 2024Completed
3.Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad January 2025New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar – Opened
Sarai Kale Khan – under construction
4.Meerut South to Modipuram DepotJuly 2025Under Construction

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Route

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Route Map

The Meerut-Delhi Namo Bharat corridor covers a total distance of 82.15 km. Out of this, 68.03 km (42.27 miles) will be constructed as elevated tracks, 14.12 km will run underground, and 1.45 km will be at ground level to provide access to depots located at Duhai and Modipuram. In densely populated areas of Delhi and Meerut, including regions near the Yamuna River and Anand Vihar, the corridor will be built underground to minimise disruption and efficiently navigate through urban zones.

The corridor will begin at Jangpura and follow its primary route from Sarai Kale Khan Station. It will traverse key regions across Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, ultimately concluding at Modipuram in Meerut.

  • Since January 2025, the 55 km long New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South section has been operational.
  • The rest of the Delhi and Meerut stations are expected to be operational by July 2025.
  • After the addition of Jangpura as the starting station of the corridor, slated to open after the opening of the entire corridor, the number of stations became 16 from the previous plan of 14.

Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Stations

The Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor features a mix of elevated, underground, and at-grade stations designed for high-speed regional connectivity. Many key stations such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Murad Nagar, Modinagar, and Meerut South are already operational, with phased openings completed between October 2023 and August 2024. Stations at Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar are also ready for service by January 2025. Meanwhile, major hubs like Jangpura, Sarai Kale Khan, Begumpul, Shatabdi Nagar, and Modipuram remain under construction and are expected to open by mid-2025. This modern, high-speed network aims to dramatically cut travel times across NCR while offering world-class commuter facilities.

No.Station CodeStation NameLocationStation LayoutStatusOpening
1AS1Jangpura Namo Bharat StationDelhiConstruction works underwayAugust 2025
(Expected)
2ZooSarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat StationDelhiElevated Construction works underwayJuly 2025
(Expected)
3A01New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat StationDelhiElevatedCompleted5th Jan 2025
4A02Anand Vihar Namo Bharat StationDelhiUndergroundCompleted5th Jan 2025
5A03Sahibabad Namo Bharat StationGhaziabadElevatedCompleted20th Oct 2023
6A04Ghaziabad Namo Bharat StationGhaziabadElevatedCompleted20th Oct 2023
7A05Guldhar Namo Bharat StationGhaziabad DistrictElevatedCompleted20th Oct 2023
8A06Duhai Namo Bharat StationGhaziabad DistrictElevatedCompleted20th Oct 2023
9AS2Duhai Depot Namo Bharat StationGhaziabad DistrictAt-gradeCompleted20th Oct 2023
10A07Murad Nagar Namo Bharat StationGhaziabad DistrictElevatedCompleted7th March 2024
11A08Modinagar South Namo Bharat StationGhaziabad DistrictElevatedCompleted7th March 2024
12A09Modinagar North Namo Bharat StationGhaziabad DistrictElevatedCompleted7th March 2024
13A10Meerut South Namo Bharat StationMeerutElevatedCompleted18th August 2024
14A13Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat StationMeerutElevatedConstruction works underwayJuly 2025
(Expected)
15A17Begumpul Namo Bharat StationMeerutUndergroundconstruction works underwayJuly 2025
(Expected)
16A21Modipuram Namo Bharat StationMeerutElevatedconstruction works underwayJuly 2025
(Expected)

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Ticket Price

Namo Bharat Train Ticket Price

The Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat (RRTS) Corridor offers both premium and standard ticket options with fares varying by distance. For short intra-city trips like New Ashok Nagar to Anand Vihar, fares start at ₹30 (standard) and ₹35 (premium). Longer journeys, such as New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South, cost ₹150 for standard class and ₹180 for premium. Similarly, passengers travelling between Anand Vihar and Meerut South pay ₹130 (standard) or ₹155 (premium). The pricing reflects the corridor’s commitment to providing fast, comfortable, and tiered travel choices to suit commuter needs across Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.

Namo Bharat StationsPremium FareStandard Fare
New Ashok Nagar to Anand Vihar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
New Ashok Nagar to Sahibabad FareRs. 60Rs. 50
New Ashok Nagar to Ghaziabad FareRs. 70Rs. 60
New Ashok Nagar to Guldhar FareRs. 85Rs. 70
New Ashok Nagar to Duhai FareRs. 95Rs. 80
New Ashok Nagar to Duhai Depot FareRs. 110Rs. 90
New Ashok Nagar to Muradnagar FareRs. 120Rs. 100
New Ashok Nagar to Modinagar South FareRs. 145Rs. 120
New Ashok Nagar to Modinagar North FareRs. 155Rs. 130
New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South FareRs. 180Rs. 150
Anand Vihar to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Anand Vihar to Sahibabad FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Anand Vihar to Ghaziabad FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Anand Vihar to Guldhar FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Anand Vihar to Duhai FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Anand Vihar to Duhai Depot FareRs. 85Rs. 70
Anand Vihar to Muradnagar FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Anand Vihar to Modinagar South Fare Rs. 110Rs. 90
Anand Vihar to Modinagar North Fare Rs. 120Rs. 100
Anand Vihar to Meerut South FareRs. 155Rs. 130
Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar Fare Rs. 60Rs. 50
Sahibabad to Anand Vihar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Sahibabad to Ghaziabad FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Sahibabad to Guldhar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Sahibabad to Duhai FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Sahibabad to Duhai Depot FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Sahibabad to Muradnagar FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Sahibabad to Modinagar South FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Sahibabad to Modinagar North FareRs. 110Rs. 90
Sahibabad to Meerut South FareRs. 130Rs. 110
Ghaziabad to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Ghaziabad to Anand Vihar FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Ghaziabad to Sahibabad FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Ghaziabad to Guldhar FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Ghaziabad to Duhai FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Ghaziabad to Duhai Depot FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Ghaziabad to Muradnagar FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Ghaziabad to Modinagar South Fare Rs. 70Rs. 60
Ghaziabad to Modinagar North FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Ghaziabad to Meerut South FareRs. 110Rs. 90
Guldhar to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 85Rs. 70
Guldhar to Anand Vihar FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Guldhar to Sahibabad Fare Rs. 35Rs. 30
Guldhar to Ghaziabad FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Guldhar to Duhai FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Guldhar to Duhai Depot FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Guldhar to Muradnagar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Guldhar to Modinagar South FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Guldhar to Modinagar North FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Guldhar to Meerut South FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Duhai to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Duhai to Anand Vihar FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Duhai to Sahibabad FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Duhai to Ghaziabad FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Duhai to Guldhar FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Duhai to Duhai Depot FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Duhai to Muradnagar FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Duhai to Modinagar South FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Duhai to Modinagar North FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Duhai to Meerut South FareRs. 85Rs. 70
Duhai Depot to New Ashok Nagar Fare Rs. 110Rs. 90
Duhai Depot to Anand Vihar FareRs. 85Rs. 70
Duhai Depot to Sahibabad FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Duhai Depot to Ghaziabad FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Duhai Depot to Guldhar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Duhai Depot to Duhai FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Duhai Depot to Muradnaagar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Duhai Depot to Modinagar South FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Duhai Depot to Modinagar North FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Duhai Depot to Meerut South FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Muradnagar to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 120Rs. 100
Muradnagar to Anand Vihar FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Muradnagar to Sahibabad FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Muradnagar to Ghaziabad FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Muradnagar to Guldhar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Muradnagar to Duhai FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Muradnagar to Duhai Depot FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Muradnagar to Modinagar South FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Muradnagar to Modinagar North FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Muradnagar to Meerut South FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Modinagar South to New Ashok Nagar Fare Rs. 145Rs. 120
Modinagar South to Anand Vihar FareRs. 110Rs. 90
Modinagar South to Sahibabad FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Modinagar South to Ghaziabad FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Modinagar South to Guldhar FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Modinagar South to Duhai FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Modinagar South to Duhai Depot FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Modinagar South to Muradnagar FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Modinagar South to Modinagar North FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Modinagar South to Meerut South FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Modinagar North to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 135Rs. 130
Modinagar North to Anand Vihar FareRs. 120Rs. 100
Modinagar North to Sahibabad FareRs. 110Rs. 90
Modinagar North to Ghaziabad FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Modinagar North to Guldhar FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Modinagar North to Duhai FareRs. 60Rs. 50
Modinagar North to Duhai Depot FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Modinagar North to Muradnagar FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Modinagar North to Modinagar South FareRs. 25Rs. 20
Modinagar North to Meerut South FareRs. 35Rs. 30
Meerut South to New Ashok Nagar FareRs. 180Rs. 150
Meerut South to Anand Vihar FareRs. 155Rs. 130
Meerut South to Sahibabad FareRs. 130Rs. 110
Meerut South to Ghaziabad FareRs. 110Rs. 90
Meerut South to Guldhar FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Meerut South to Duhai FareRs. 85Rs. 70
Meerut South to Duhai Depot FareRs. 95Rs. 80
Meerut South to Murad Nagar FareRs. 70Rs. 60
Meerut South to Modinagar South FareRs. 50Rs. 40
Meerut South to Modinagar North FareRs. 35Rs. 30

Delhi Ghaziabad Meerut Namo Bharat Timings

Namo Bharat Train Timings

Delhi To Meerut Namo Bharat Timings

Namo Bharat trains from Delhi to Meerut run daily with convenient early morning and late-night services. From Monday to Saturday, the first train towards Meerut departs New Ashok Nagar at 6:07 AM, with subsequent stations like Anand Vihar, Sahibabad, and Ghaziabad following at intervals of a few minutes. The last train departs around 10 PM–10:48 PM depending on the station. On Sundays, services start later—around 8 AM from New Ashok Nagar—while maintaining the same late-night closing times. These frequent, scheduled departures make travel between Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut reliable and accessible throughout the week.

Station Name Namo Bharat Timings
(Monday To Saturday)
Namo Bharat Timings
(Sunday)
New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:07 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:07 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut -08:07 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:07 PM
Anand Vihar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 06:13 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 10:13 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut — 08:13 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:13 PM
Sahibabad Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:20 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:20 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 08:20 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:20 PM
Ghaziabad Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:25 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:25 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 08:25 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:25 PM
Guldhar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:29 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:29 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 08:29 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:29 PM
Duhai Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:05 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 10:33 PM

First Namo Bharat Towards Duhai Depot- 06:07 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Duhai Depot- 10:07 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut -08:05 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:33 PM

First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut -08:07 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:07 PM
Duhai Depot Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 06:00 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 10:00 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut -08:00 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:00 PM
Murad Nagar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:10 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 10:39 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 08:10 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:39 PM
Modinagar South Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:15 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:44 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 08:15 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:44 PM
Modinagar North Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 06:19 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut- 10:48 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Meerut -08:19 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Meerut – 10:48 PM

Meerut To Delhi Namo Bharat Timings

The Namo Bharat rapid rail offers frequent daily services from Meerut to Delhi, ensuring smooth early-morning and late-night connectivity. From Monday to Saturday, the first train towards Delhi departs Meerut South at 6:00 AM, with other stations like Modinagar, Murad Nagar, and Ghaziabad following at a few-minute intervals. The last trains depart between 10:00 PM and 10:39 PM, depending on the station. On Sundays, services start around 8:00 AM but maintain the same convenient late-night timings. This regular schedule makes the high-speed Namo Bharat corridor a reliable choice for commuters travelling between Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Delhi throughout the week.

Station Name Namo Bharat Timings
(Monday To Saturday)
Namo Bharat Timings
(Sunday)
Meerut South Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:00 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:00 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:00 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:00 PM
Modinagar North Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:05 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:05 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:05 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:05 PM
Modinagar South Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:09 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:09 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:09 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:09 PM
Murad Nagar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:14 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:14 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:14 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:14 PM
Duhai Depot Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Duhai- 06:00 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Duhai- 10:00 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Duhai- 08:00 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Duhai- 10:00 PM
Duhai Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:04 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:19 PM

First Namo Bharat Towards Duhai Depot- 06:07 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Duhai Depot- 10:07 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:04 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:19 PM

First Namo Bharat Towards Duhai Depot- 08:07 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Duhai Depot- 10:07 PM
Guldhar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:08 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:23 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:08 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:23 PM
Ghaziabad Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:12 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:27 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:12 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:27 PM
Sahibabad Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 06:17 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:32 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 08:17 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:32 PM
Anand Vihar Namo Bharat StationFirst Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 06:24 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:39 PM
First Namo Bharat Towards Delhi – 08:24 AM

Last Namo Bharat Towards Delhi- 10:39 PM