Delhi to Meerut in under 50 minutes: 8 fast Namo Bharat trains from November 16

NCRTC will add eight limited-stop Namo Bharat services during peak hours from November 16. The move promises quicker commutes while promoting public transport amid pollution and congestion.

In Short

• Selected services will halt only at five stations across the corridor
• Morning departures from both terminals are scheduled at 8 and 8.30 am
• Evening departures from both terminals are set for 6 and 6.30 pm

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) will introduce eight additional fast Namo Bharat train services during morning and evening peak hours from November 16 to reduce travel time for commuters on the Delhi-Meerut corridor.

The limited-stop services will allow passengers to travel from Anand Vihar to Ghaziabad in just eight minutes, while the journey from Ghaziabad to Begumpul will take 28 minutes. Commuters will be able to cover the distance between Anand Vihar and Begumpul in just 36 minutes. The entire Delhi-Meerut corridor can be covered in less than 50 minutes, the NCRTC said.

The fast trains will stop at only five major stations -- Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, Begumpul and Modipuram -- allowing passengers to reach their destinations quicker by skipping the other stations along the route.

8 ADDITIONAL SERVICES DURING PEAK HOURS

Of the eight additional services, four will operate during the morning rush hour and the remaining four during the evening peak.

In the morning, two trains in each direction will depart from the terminal stations, Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram, at 8 am and 8.30 am. Similarly, in the evening, two trains in each direction will leave the terminals at 6 pm and 6.30 pm.

These additional fast services will operate alongside the existing regular Namo Bharat trains, which will continue to run at their current frequency of every 10 minutes. This means commuters will continue to have access to regular services even as the limited-stop trains offer a faster travel option during busy hours.

The enhanced services are expected to benefit office-goers and students who rely on the corridor for their daily commute and need to reach their workplaces and educational institutions on time.

NAMO BHARAT SEES RISING RIDERSHIP

The introduction of fast services comes amid a steady rise in the number of people using the Namo Bharat corridor for daily travel.

The corridor currently records around 1.1 lakh passenger journeys every day and has recently crossed the milestone of five crore passenger journeys. Over the past three months, the system has registered an average of more than 32 lakh passenger journeys every month, according to the NCRTC.

The corporation said reducing daily travel time and improving commuter convenience remain key priorities. The additional services are part of efforts to make public transport a more attractive option for people travelling between Delhi and Meerut.

The move also assumes significance amid worsening air pollution in the region. By offering faster and more convenient public transport, the NCRTC aims to encourage more commuters to leave their private vehicles behind, helping ease traffic congestion and reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.

Passengers have been advised to check the display boards at stations and pay attention to platform announcements before boarding to distinguish between the fast and regular Namo Bharat services.

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