Meerut metro unveiled: Minister calls for robust urban connectivity

He spotlighted the significant expansion of India’s metro network from 248 km in 2014 to 905 km, noting the Meerut Metro’s role in this ongoing transformation.
Construction work of the track between Meerut South and Shatabdi Nagar stations on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor underway, in Meerut district
Construction work of the track between Meerut South and Shatabdi Nagar stations on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor underway, in Meerut district| PTI
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NEW DELHI: The first look of the Meerut Metro train set was presented and handed over to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation at Savli, Gujarat.

Union Minister for Urban Development, Hardeep Singh Puri, commended the unveiling of the indigenously designed metro train set for the Meerut section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor.

Addressing the event virtually, Puri underscored the importance of developing a robust public transportation system in metropolitan areas, referencing the government’s urban rejuvenation vision since 2014. He spotlighted the significant expansion of India’s metro network from 248 km in 2014 to 905 km, noting the Meerut Metro’s role in this ongoing transformation.

Route, Stations, Capacity

The Meerut Metro, equipped with three-car train sets, has a capacity of over 700 passengers. The 23 km corridor includes 13 stations, with 18 km of elevated and 5 km of underground sections. Of these stations, nine are elevated, three are underground, and one is at grade, serving as the depot station.

The stations, strategically positioned, include Meerut South, Partapur, Rithani, Shatabdi Nagar, Brahampuri, Meerut Central, Bhaisali, Begumpul, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North, Modipuram, and Modipuram Depot.

Remarkably, four metro stations—Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram—will serve both the Meerut Metro and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), ensuring smooth transitions for commuters.

The priority section from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot is operational, with plans to complete the entire 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor by June 2025.

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