**Executive Summary**
On February 22, 2026, the Prime Minister will visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth ₹12,930 crore to the nation. These include the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor and the Meerut Metro, both operating on the same infrastructure, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative. The Prime Minister will also flag off the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM's Visit and Inaugurations:**
* Prime Minister's visit to Meerut on February 22, 2026.
* Flag off of Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station around 12:30 PM, followed by a metro ride till Meerut South Station.
* Inauguration and dedication of development projects worth ₹12,930 crore around 1 PM.
* **Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor:**
* Dedication of the entire 82 Km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor.
* Inauguration of remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
* This includes the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.
* Namo Bharat is India's first Regional Rapid Transit System with a design speed of 180 km per hour, connecting major urban centres.
* **Meerut Metro:**
* Inauguration of Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram.
* Operates on the same infrastructure as Namo Bharat.
* India's fastest metro system with maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph.
* Will cover the entire stretch in just 30 minutes.
* **Stations and Connectivity:**
* Sarai Kale Khan is one of the four Namo Bharat stations to be commissioned, serving as a major multi-modal hub.
* Seamlessly connecting to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi Metro's Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and Ring Road.
* Other Namo Bharat stations being commissioned in Meerut include Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram.
* **Benefits:**
* High-speed intercity travel and swift intra-city movement.
* Decongestion of road traffic and significant reduction in vehicular carbon dioxide emissions.
* Transformation of urban mobility and ensuring seamless, efficient, modern, and sustainable public transport systems.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens of Delhi, Meerut and other connected urban centres:**
* **Impact:** Enhanced connectivity, reduced travel time, improved urban mobility, reduced road congestion and pollution.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the new transit systems for commuting between Delhi, Meerut and other major urban centres.
**Government and Transit Authorities:**
* **Impact:** Setting a benchmark for integrated urban and regional transit in India, promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
* **Action Required:** Ensure seamless integration of Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro operations for high-speed intercity travel and swift intra-city movement.
Key Entities Referenced
Namo Bharat RRTS: India's first Regional Rapid Transit System, connecting Delhi, Meerut, and other major urban centers
Meerut: City in Uttar Pradesh where the Prime Minister will inaugurate metro services and other projects
Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: 82 Km long corridor dedicated to the nation for regional rapid transit.
Meerut Metro: Metro service in Meerut, operating on the same infrastructure as Namo Bharat.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Meerut on 22 February
PM to inaugurate and dedicate projects worth around
₹12,930 crore
PM to inaugurate India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and
dedicate entire Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the
Nation
PM to inaugurate India’s fastest Metro - Meerut Metro
In a first of its kind initiative, Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut
Metro to operate on same infrastructure
These projects set a benchmark for integrated urban and
regional transit in India
Posted On: 20 FEB 2026 6:52PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 22 February 2026. At around
12:30 PM, Prime Minister will flag off Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo
Bharat Station. From there, he will undertake Metro Ride till Meerut South Station. At around 1 PM,
Prime Minister will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth around
₹12,930 crore in Meerut. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Prime Minister will dedicate to the Nation entire 82 Km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. He will
inaugurate the remaining sections of India’s first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
These include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km
section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.
With a design speed of 180 km per hour, Namo Bharat is India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System. It
will connect major urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut with Delhi at a
faster pace.
Sarai Kale Khan, the originating station of the corridor, is one of the four Namo Bharat stations to be
commissioned with this inauguration. It is strategically located as a major multi-modal hub, seamlessly
connecting Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi Metro’s Pink Line, Veer Haqeeqat Rai ISBT, and
Ring Road. Other three more Namo Bharat stations, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul and Modipuram being
commissioned are in Meerut.Prime Minister will also inaugurate Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram,
operating on the same infrastructure as Namo Bharat, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. Meerut
Metro will be India’s fastest metro system with maximum operational speed of around 120 kmph. Metro
will cover the entire stretch in just 30 minutes, with all the scheduled stoppages enroute. This seamless
integration of Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro on the same infrastructure will ensure high-speed intercity
travel and swift intra-city movement, setting a benchmark for integrated urban and regional transit in
India. It will decongest road traffic and consequently lead to significant reduction in vehicular carbon
dioxide emissions.
These projects will provide further impetus to Prime Minister’s vision of transforming urban mobility and
ensuring seamless, efficient, modern and sustainable public transport systems that improve ease of living
for citizens.
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