The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) will introduce eight additional fast Namo Bharat train services from November 16 on the Delhi-Meerut corridor. Operating during morning and evening peak hours, these limited-stop trains will reduce travel time between key stations, offering faster and more convenient journeys for daily commuters, office-goers and students.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to launch eight additional fast Namo Bharat train services from November 16 on the Delhi-Meerut corridor. The new services will operate during morning and evening peak hours to help commuters reach their destinations faster.
According to officials, the limited-stop trains will reduce travel time on key sections of the corridor, particularly benefiting office-goers and students who travel during busy hours.
The new trains will operate between Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram, stopping at only five stations along the route. These limited stops are expected to make journeys considerably quicker than regular services.
Under the revised service arrangement:
Anand Vihar to Begumpul: Approximately 36 minutes.
Ghaziabad to Begumpul: Approximately 28 minutes.
Anand Vihar to Ghaziabad: Just 8 minutes.
Entire corridor: Less than 50 minutes.
The five stations where the fast trains will stop are Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, Begumpul and Modipuram.
The eight additional services will operate during two peak periods to accommodate higher passenger demand. During morning rush hours, two trains in each direction will depart from Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram at 8 am and 8.30 am.
In the evening, additional trains will leave both terminal stations at 6 pm and 6.30 pm. These services are intended to provide faster travel options for passengers commuting between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut during busy periods.
NCRTC has clarified that the introduction of fast trains will not affect the existing Namo Bharat service schedule.
Regular trains will continue operating at intervals of 10 minutes. The eight additional limited-stop services will run alongside the existing trains, giving passengers more travel options during peak hours.
Passengers should check station display boards and listen to platform announcements before boarding. This will help them identify whether an arriving train is a fast service or a regular Namo Bharat train.
The Delhi-Meerut corridor has recorded significant passenger usage since its introduction. According to NCRTC, the route currently serves around 1.1 lakh commuters every day and has crossed five crore passenger journeys.
Over the past three months, the system recorded an average monthly ridership of more than 3.2 million, according to the corporation.
The growing passenger numbers highlight the increasing use of regional rapid transit for daily travel across the National Capital Region.
The additional fast trains are also part of efforts to encourage people to use public transport instead of private vehicles.
With air pollution and road congestion remaining major concerns across the region, NCRTC expects improved connectivity and shorter journey times to make Namo Bharat a more attractive commuting option.
By offering faster peak-hour services, the corporation aims to improve travel convenience while supporting a shift towards more sustainable public transportation.
Conclusion
The launch of eight additional fast Namo Bharat services from November 16 is expected to make commuting on the Delhi-Meerut corridor quicker and more convenient. With limited stops and unchanged regular train frequency, passengers will have additional options during peak hours.