Fast Trains Set to Launch on Delhi-Meerut Corridor from November 16

Ghaziabad, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to launch fast trains on the Delhi-Meerut Nammo Bharat corridor starting November 16, 2026. This initiative aims to accommodate the increasing number of passengers and enhance travel convenience during peak hours.

These new fast trains will not stop at all stations along the corridor. Instead, they will halt at only five key stations, significantly reducing travel time for commuters. For instance, passengers will be able to travel from Anand Vihar to Ghaziabad in just eight minutes. The journey from Ghaziabad to Begumpul will take 28 minutes, while the trip from Anand Vihar to Begumpul will be completed in 36 minutes. Additionally, traveling the entire corridor from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram will take less than 50 minutes.

NCRTC anticipates that this initiative will provide relief to thousands of daily commuters between Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. During peak hours, two fast trains will operate in both directions. In the mornings, trains will depart from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, while in the evenings, they will run at 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

In total, eight additional fast trains will be available each day, supplementing the existing regular Nammo Bharat services. Regular trains will continue to run every 10 minutes as scheduled, while the fast trains will be limited to select stops at five major stations: Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, Begumpul, and Modipuram. This streamlined service is expected to save valuable time for passengers traveling between these stations.

The NCRTC emphasizes that this new service will be particularly beneficial for office workers and students who need to reach their destinations on time. With the rising number of passengers on the Delhi-Meerut corridor—currently averaging about 1.1 lakh travelers daily—the introduction of fast trains is seen as a crucial development. Recently, the corridor surpassed five crore passenger journeys, with over 32 lakh journeys recorded monthly in the last three months alone.

This initiative also aims to promote public transportation amid serious air pollution issues in the Delhi-NCR region. By providing a faster and more convenient travel option, the NCRTC hopes to encourage more people to use Nammo Bharat instead of private vehicles, potentially easing road congestion and traffic jams. Passengers are advised to check display boards at stations and listen for announcements to confirm whether their train is a fast or regular service.