High-Speed Transit Enters Final Phase: India is on the brink of launching its first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). Namo Bharat trains have now completed successful full-corridor trial runs from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. The 82-km stretch was covered in under 60 minutes—even with stops at every station.
A First for India: Metro and RRTS on Shared Tracks
What sets the Delhi–Meerut corridor apart is its integrated design. For the first time in India, regional rapid trains and metro services are operating on the same tracks. The Meerut Metro, part of this larger RRTS network, also conducted trial runs on an 18-km elevated and 5-km underground route.
This unified system aims to simplify commuting for millions in the National Capital Region (NCR), ensuring faster, safer, and more frequent services.
Next-Gen Signalling System Breaks New Ground Globally
The corridor features the world’s first use of ETCS Level 3 hybrid signalling over LTE technology. This advanced system coordinates with platform screen doors at every station to enhance safety and efficiency.
According to NCRTC, the signalling worked flawlessly during testing—clearing a major hurdle before full commissioning.
Operational Sections and What’s Coming
Currently, 55 km of the corridor with 11 stations is already operational for public use. Two more segments are under construction: a 4.5-km section in Delhi (Sarai Kale Khan to New Ashok Nagar) and a 23-km stretch in Meerut.
With the trial completed, the project is nearing its full-scale launch, expected to redefine daily travel in the region.
More Than Just a Train Line
The Namo Bharat project is not just another transport link—it’s a vision of efficient, sustainable urban mobility. Its successful integration of regional and metro services, cutting-edge signalling, and fast connectivity marks a turning point for public transport in India.
Soon, traveling from Delhi to Meerut in less than an hour will be part of everyday life—not a distant goal.
