PM Modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut — routes, speed and benefits explained
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 22, 2026, 13:15 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat services in Uttar Pradesh, dedicating development works worth Rs 12,930 crore. The 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, designed for speeds up to 180 kmph, enhances regional connectivity. The Meerut Metro, operating on the same infrastructure, is set to become India's fastest metro network.