On 5th January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi section of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi visited the Sahibabad RRTS station and took a ride on the Namo Bharat train to New Ashok Nagar station in Delhi.
#WATCH | Prime Minister @narendramodi to undertake a ride in Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station
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PM @narendramodi also interacts with the passengers.
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During the journey, PM Modi interacted with school students.
#WATCH | Prime Minister @narendramodi engaged with a young school girl who recited an inspiring poem.
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 5, 2025
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Connecting Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar
The recently completed 13-km stretch links Sahibabad in Ghaziabad to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, passing through Anand Vihar. It is part of the larger Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. The RRTS corridor spans 54 km with 11 stations. Once operational, the enhanced corridor will reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to only one hour. A large number of people commute between Delhi and Meerut daily for work, and the RRTS will not only make the journey quicker but also extremely comfortable.
Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with school children during his journey on the Namo Bharat Train, traveling from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station pic.twitter.com/A3Ok2CYMsO
— IANS (@ians_india) January 5, 2025
Before the new stations, Rapid Rail Transit System operated between Sahibabad and Meerut South. With the addition of two new stations—New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar—the RRTS will integrate further into the capital’s transport network. Furthermore, expansions are planned for April and May 2025, which will extend the network to Sarai Kale Khan and Jangpura stations.
All about the new RRTS stations
The New Ashok Nagar station offers seamless connectivity to the New Ashok Nagar Metro station via a 100-metre footbridge. Additionally, extra footbridges are under construction to connect the station to nearby areas, including Chilla Village and Mayur Vihar Extension.
Anand Vihar station, the first underground station on the RRTS line, is set to become a major transit hub. It will connect to the Pink and Blue Metro lines, Anand Vihar railway station, and inter-state bus terminals. Designed for heavy foot traffic, the station will feature three lifts, five escalators, and two entry/exit gates, enhancing passenger convenience.
As of now, the RRTS corridor has nine operational stations, including Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, and Meerut South, which will now increase to 11 stations.
RRTS trial and current operations
The trial runs for the new stations began in October 2024. The corridor recently received the necessary certification from the Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).
