The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said that 42 km of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is now operational with the addition of this eight-km section, covering nine stations from Sahibabad in Ghaziabad to Meerut South in Meerut.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor: Great news for commuters in the Delhi-NCR region as the Meerut South RRTS station was thrown open for passengers on Sunday, adding another eight kilometres to the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.
In a statement, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said that 42 km of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is now operational with the addition of this eight-km section, covering nine stations from Sahibabad in Ghaziabad to Meerut South in Meerut.
Read More: Finance Ministry permits 15 securities firms to use Aadhaar for KYC process
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor Timings
As per the NCRTC, Namo Bharat trains will operate on the entire section from Sahibabad to Meerut South, starting 6 AM in the morning to 10 PM in the night.
The first train in both directions will depart at 6 am and the last train will leave the terminal stations – Sahibabad and Meerut South – at 10 pm, it said.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor Fares
The one-way discounted fare for the Namo Bharat trains will be Rs 110 for standard class from Sahibabad to Meerut South and Rs 90 for standard class from Ghaziabad to Meerut South, according to the NCRTC.
Read More: Karnataka government pauses SBI, PNB deposit withdrawals for 15 days
Meerut South Station parking, other facilities
The Meerut South RRTS station will feature the largest parking facility in Uttar Pradesh along the RRTS corridor, enhancing passenger convenience, it said, adding the two parking lots on either side of the station’s entry/exit cover around 13,000 square metres which can accommodate around 1,200 four-wheelers and two-wheelers, it stated.
The NCRTC added that a dedicated parking space has been made available for auto-rickshaws, adding the station is directly accessible from the main road as it has been designed to facilitate easy pick-up and drop-off for vehicles arriving from both Meerut and Delhi.
To accommodate passengers with disabilities, the station includes a designated parking area and ramps for easy access, ensuring that they can conveniently travel on the Namo Bharat trains, it said.
Gateway to Meerut
According to the NCRTC, the Meerut South station serves as the gateway to Meerut, making travel easier for commuters from Mohiuddinpur, Bhudbaral, Bahadurpur, Aminagar, Chhajjupur, Kharkhoda, Kadarabad, and nearby areas.
With the commencement of Namo Bharat train services from Meerut South, passengers will be able to reach Sahibabad in around 30 minutes, it stated.
In addition to RRTS trains, the station will also serve local metro services for the Meerut region. The station has three tracks – two for RRTS trains and one for metro services – across three platforms. The station comprises three levels: ground, mezzanine, concourse, and platform. It spans approximately 215 meters in length, 36 meters in width, and 22 meters in height, the statement said.
The entire 82-km long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor will be operational by June 2025, officials said.
