NCRTC MD inspects Namo Bharat corridor in Delhi; trains to operate soon

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) managing director Shalabh Goyal conducted an inspection of the Namo Bharat corridor from Meerut South Station to Sarai Kale Khan Station in Delhi, a statement on Monday said.

The inspection began at Meerut South Station, where construction has been completed, and Namo Bharat trains will soon commence operations. Goyal closely examined the station’s operational preparations and reviewed the parking facilities, it said. Meerut Metro will also start from this station, enhancing convenience for residents travelling from Meerut South to Modipuram.

The station features three platforms, two for Namo Bharat trains and one for Meerut Metro. An eight-kilometre section from Modi Nagar North Station to Meerut South will soon be open to the public, allowing residents to reach Ghaziabad from Meerut South in minutes, the statement read. Currently, trial runs for Namo Bharat trains are ongoing between Modi Nagar North and Meerut South stations, it said. Goyal also inspected the corridor from Modi Nagar North to Sahibabad, the operational section of the RRTS, and travelled on a Namo Bharat train, it said.

During this inspection, he interacted with the station controllers, train operators, and other operational staff to understand their daily challenges. He experienced passenger-centric facilities such as push buttons, PSD, stretcher space, and the train’s high speed. He praised the cleanliness of the stations and urged officials to continuously improve cleanliness standards, the statement said.