The Namo Bharat trains started operating on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor a year ago and have catered to over 40 lakh passengers so far. (Picture: X/@officialncrtc)

Namo Bharat trains to run two hours early tomorrow for Bhai Dooj

The Namo Bharat trains, running along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, will run from 6 am on Sunday as compared to its start time of 8 am.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Increased frequency planned for festive rush on Bhai Dooj
  • Trains to run from 6 am on Sunday, two hours ahead of scheduled time
  • Namo Bharat trains currently operate in 42-km stretch, spanning nine stations

The Namo Bharat train services will begin two hours before its usual time on Sunday on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said in a statement.

The transport corporation said that the trains, running along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, will run from 6 am on Sunday as compared to its start time of 8 am. Notably, the Namo Bharat trains operate from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Saturday, while the operations begin at 8 am on Sunday.

"To address the expected rise in passenger numbers during the Bhai Dooj celebrations, trains will run with increased frequency throughout the day. This proactive measure aims to deliver a comfortable and expedited travel experience, helping passengers reach their destinations smoothly and without hassle during the festive period," it said.

The Namo Bharat trains started operating on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor a year ago and have catered to over 40 lakh passengers so far. The trains are operational in a 42-kilometer stretch, spanning nine stations from Sahibabad to Meerut South.