Namo Bharat: Meerut-Delhi-Ghaziabad in just 58 minutes
The Namo Bharat, India's first Regional Rapid Transit System, just made commuting between Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut way faster.
These semi-high-speed trains (up to 160km/h) were in service as of February 2026 and have cut the usual 3-4 hours trip down to just 58 minutes.
On the 1st day of full commercial operation
On the first day of full commercial operation, Namo Bharat saw daily ridership soar past 100,000—stations like Begumpul were packed.
With trains every eight to 10 minutes, the system can handle nearly 800,000 riders a day.
Clearly, people are loving the speed and convenience.
Property prices near stations have skyrocketed
This isn't just about saving time—people are now choosing to live in affordable Meerut while working in Delhi.
That's pushed property prices near stations from ₹45 lakh in 2021 to over ₹1 crore as of February 2026.
Tickets start at ₹150 for economy; premium seats cost a bit more (₹20-30 extra), and access-controlled lounge areas are available at select stations.