PM Modi To Inaugurate Namo Bharat Corridor And Meerut Metro

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

The Namo Bharat corridor represents the latest deployment of the country’s indigenous metro train technology and signalling integration intended for high frequency urban services. Authorities have organised final trials and operational readiness checks in the days preceding the inauguration and have completed staff training and safety certifications. The metro is expected to integrate with existing transport networks to offer first and last mile linkages for passengers. Testing phases have focused on interoperability, reliability and passenger safety systems to ensure consistent daily operations.

Local administration has issued passenger information and travel advisories ahead of the inauguration to ensure smooth operations on the opening day. Security arrangements and traffic management plans have been co-ordinated with city agencies to manage inflows and minimise disruption. Officials have also outlined phased service roll out to scale operations based on passenger demand and system performance. Public information channels will provide schedules and guidance as services commence.

The inauguration is part of broader efforts to expand urban transit infrastructure across the country and to support sustainable metropolitan growth. Planners view the new corridor as a catalyst for local economic activity and improved access to employment and services. Authorities will monitor service metrics and passenger feedback as the system transitions from commissioning to regular commercial operation. Performance indicators will inform subsequent expansions and operational adjustments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro on 22 February 2026, in an event that will mark a significant expansion of urban rail connectivity in the region. The inauguration will bring into operation a new rapid transit corridor under the government’s metro modernisation programme. Officials say the corridor aims to improve commuter mobility and reduce travel times for residents of Meerut and adjoining areas. The event will attract attention from urban planners and commuters keen to assess the system's performance. The Namo Bharat corridor represents the latest deployment of the country’s indigenous metro train technology and signalling integration intended for high frequency urban services. Authorities have organised final trials and operational readiness checks in the days preceding the inauguration and have completed staff training and safety certifications. The metro is expected to integrate with existing transport networks to offer first and last mile linkages for passengers. Testing phases have focused on interoperability, reliability and passenger safety systems to ensure consistent daily operations. Local administration has issued passenger information and travel advisories ahead of the inauguration to ensure smooth operations on the opening day. Security arrangements and traffic management plans have been co-ordinated with city agencies to manage inflows and minimise disruption. Officials have also outlined phased service roll out to scale operations based on passenger demand and system performance. Public information channels will provide schedules and guidance as services commence. The inauguration is part of broader efforts to expand urban transit infrastructure across the country and to support sustainable metropolitan growth. Planners view the new corridor as a catalyst for local economic activity and improved access to employment and services. Authorities will monitor service metrics and passenger feedback as the system transitions from commissioning to regular commercial operation. Performance indicators will inform subsequent expansions and operational adjustments.

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