The highly-anticipated Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat trains will begin operations from January 5 evening, providing a smooth and efficient travel experience to commuters, operating at a frequency of 15 minutes. The route will offer a seamless travel experience, especially with the presence of key stations like Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar, ensuring efficient integration with other modes of public transport, like Delhi Metro, ISBT, and railway stations. Here’s everything you need to know about the new transit option.
Travel distance and journey duration
The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor spans 82 kilometers and connects New Ashok Nagar in Delhi to Meerut South. With a focus on reducing commute time, these trains are designed to complete the journey in just under 40 minutes, significantly cutting down travel time by one-third compared to conventional modes of transport.
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Cost of travel
The Namo Bharat trains offer affordable travel options with both standard and premium coaches available. The fare from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South ranges between ₹20 to ₹150 for standard coaches and ₹30 to ₹225 for premium coaches. The maximum fare for a single trip in the standard coach is ₹150, while the premium coach will cost up to ₹225.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2025
Convenience of travel between Delhi and Meerut
The Namo Bharat trains provide unmatched convenience for commuters, operating at a frequency of every 15 minutes. The route will offer a seamles