Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor: Travel Time Under 1 Hour
Imagine a super-fast train connecting Delhi and Meerut!
The Namo Bharat trains will soon travel between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh, stopping at 16 stations along the way.
These trains can go up to 160 kmph, and they come every 15 minutes, so you don't need to reserve a seat!
The whole trip from Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut will take less than an hour.
This project is a joint effort by the Indian government and some state governments to improve travel, help the areas around the tracks grow, and make the environment cleaner.
The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor's final station is expected to open soon.
The corridor spans 82.15 kilometers, linking Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.
There will be a total of 16 stations along the route.
Namo Bharat trains operate at 15-minute intervals, reaching speeds up to 160 kmph.
Travel time between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut will be under one hour.
- Who
- National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
- What
- Opening of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, reducing travel time between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut.
- When
- The launch of the final station at Sarai Kale Khan is expected soon.
- Where
- Delhi to Meerut
- Why
- To provide a fast, comfortable, and reliable public transport option, foster regional development, and reduce carbon emissions.
- Corridor Length
- 82.15 kilometers
- Stations
- 16
- Maximum Speed
- 160 kmph
- Train Frequency
- 15 minutes
- Travel Time (Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut)
- Under 1 hour
- Rolling Stock Design
- Designed in Hyderabad and manufactured in Savli, Gujarat