PM Modi To Inaugurate Namo Bharat Corridor And Meerut Metro

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

The inauguration follows recent approvals and investments in metro expansions across the area, including a cabinet approval for an extension to the Noida Aqua Line valued at Rs 22,540 million (mn). The extension was reported alongside other regional projects and is expected to enhance connectivity for new suburbs. Transport authorities noted that the investment underlines continued prioritisation of rapid transit infrastructure.

Local administrators have prepared operational plans to integrate the new corridor with existing services and to stage initial trial runs prior to passenger operations. Staffing and maintenance arrangements will be coordinated with regional transit agencies and rolling stock suppliers to ensure reliability from the outset. Officials anticipate phased service introductions to monitor performance and to adjust schedules as required.

The launch of the Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro is expected to contribute to urban mobility goals and to support economic activity in adjacent areas. Planners will track ridership and operational metrics to inform subsequent extensions and upgrades across the network. The inauguration is the latest step in a sequence of public transport enhancements intended to meet growing demand for efficient metropolitan travel.

Stakeholders will examine fare integration, last mile connectivity and accessibility features to ensure that services are inclusive and sustainable. Environmental assessments and noise mitigation measures will remain part of operations planning while authorities coordinate with municipal bodies to align urban development with transit corridors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro on 22 February as part of ongoing efforts to expand urban rail connectivity. The ceremony will mark the opening of a major corridor branded Namo Bharat that aims to integrate suburban and city services. Officials said the project is intended to improve commuter options and reduce travel times for residents in the region. The inauguration follows recent approvals and investments in metro expansions across the area, including a cabinet approval for an extension to the Noida Aqua Line valued at Rs 22,540 million (mn). The extension was reported alongside other regional projects and is expected to enhance connectivity for new suburbs. Transport authorities noted that the investment underlines continued prioritisation of rapid transit infrastructure. Local administrators have prepared operational plans to integrate the new corridor with existing services and to stage initial trial runs prior to passenger operations. Staffing and maintenance arrangements will be coordinated with regional transit agencies and rolling stock suppliers to ensure reliability from the outset. Officials anticipate phased service introductions to monitor performance and to adjust schedules as required. The launch of the Namo Bharat corridor and the Meerut Metro is expected to contribute to urban mobility goals and to support economic activity in adjacent areas. Planners will track ridership and operational metrics to inform subsequent extensions and upgrades across the network. The inauguration is the latest step in a sequence of public transport enhancements intended to meet growing demand for efficient metropolitan travel. Stakeholders will examine fare integration, last mile connectivity and accessibility features to ensure that services are inclusive and sustainable. Environmental assessments and noise mitigation measures will remain part of operations planning while authorities coordinate with municipal bodies to align urban development with transit corridors.

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