en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 125,000 daily passengers. On June 8, approximately 125,500 passengers used the corridor, marking significant progress in attracting the public to choose public transport via India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
Currently, the corridor's average daily ridership is approaching 100,000, reflecting strong demand for high-speed regional connectivity between Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. Namo Bharat services are becoming the preferred choice for office workers, students, business travelers, and daily commuters, primarily due to significant reductions in travel time. In the highly congested National Capital Region (NCR), the service helps commuters tackle daily road congestion challenges by providing a fast and punctual transit system. With a punctuality rate of nearly 99%, professionals and students who rely on timely schedules can manage their daily routines more effectively.
Several stations along the corridor have emerged as major commuter hubs due to their strategic connections. Stations such as Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar, and Anand Vihar in Delhi, along with Ghaziabad and Begumpul stations in Uttar Pradesh, collectively account for over 40% of the corridor's total passenger traffic. These stations offer seamless integration with the Delhi Metro, Indian Railways, ISBT services, and local city buses, providing commuters with convenient "first-mile" and "last-mile" connectivity.
In addition to the regional rapid transit service, the local metro service operating on the same infrastructure in Meerut has significantly improved intra-city connectivity. This integration of regional and local transit systems is considered one of the corridor's most innovative features, allowing passengers to seamlessly transition between long-distance regional commutes and short-distance urban travel through a unified network.
The ongoing heatwave in the Delhi-NCR region has also boosted the popularity of Namo Bharat services. With temperatures ranging from 40°C to 45°C, the fully air-conditioned trains provide a comfortable and safe travel environment for passengers, serving as an economical alternative to private vehicles. To meet growing passenger demand, NCRTC recently added 18 additional Namo Bharat train services during peak hours, operating between Sarai Kale Khan station and Meerut South station from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, reducing waiting times and better managing passenger flow.
This model helps alleviate road congestion, reduce fuel consumption, and lower carbon emissions in the NCR region by decreasing reliance on private vehicles, aligning with India's national vision of promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation. The steady growth in ridership also reflects increased public confidence in domestically developed world-class railway infrastructure.
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