According to officials from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), India's inaugural high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi and Meerut is nearing completion, with expectations to be fully operational by the end of June. Once operational, this corridor will enable passengers to travel from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modi Puram in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, in just 45 minutes.

Known as the Nammo Bharat Corridor, this 82-kilometer stretch is being developed by the NCRTC as a high-speed regional connectivity initiative. An NCRTC official stated that out of the total length, a 55-kilometer segment with 11 stations is already operational, while work on the remaining 27 kilometers is progressing rapidly.

The RRTS corridor begins at Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and concludes at Modi Puram in Meerut. The operational segment of 55 kilometers includes 11 stations, while the remaining 27 kilometers is in its final stages of construction. An official from NCRTC remarked, "This is a significant advancement for regional travel. By the end of June, people will be able to reach Meerut from Delhi in just 45 minutes."

The primary aim of this project is to provide fast, convenient, and modern transportation for thousands of daily commuters between the two cities. It is designed to reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion, and enhance the overall commuting experience. Since its launch in October 2023, the corridor has been expanding in phases. The segment between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar became operational in January this year, and testing is currently underway on two unfinished segments: one between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar, and the other from Meerut South to Modi Puram.

The Sarai Kale Khan station is nearly complete, featuring 12 escalators, four elevators, platform screen doors, and five entry and exit points. The final segment in Meerut will include three new stations: Shatabdi Nagar (elevated), Begumpul (underground, located in a busy market area), and Modi Puram (a terminal station near the highway, equipped with a foot overbridge).

For the first time in India, the Meerut Metro will utilize tracks similar to those of the RRTS trains. This 23-kilometer metro line will feature 13 stations, three of which will be underground. Over one crore passengers have already traveled on the operational sections of the Nammo Bharat trains. With partnerships aimed at improving last-mile connectivity and offering discounted fares, the journey promises to be not only faster but also more economical.