PM Modi to inaugurate NaMo Bharat, Meerut Metro today. Check details

PM Modi will inaugurate the NaMo Bharat train service and Meerut Metro today, aiming to boost connectivity. Check his itinerary and other details here.

Updated on: Feb 22, 2026, 12:34:11 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the NaMo Bharat train service and the Meerut Metro on Sunday, and address a public meeting shortly afterwards.

With speeds up to 180 kmph for the train and 120 kmph for the metro, the initiative boosts transportation and commute for frequent travellers.

In this light, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed security and logistical preparations in Meerut ahead of the PM’s visit, inspecting arrangements at Shatabdi Nagar station and the public meeting venue. He assessed cleanliness, traffic management, security deployment, parking, and VIP movement plans, with authorities putting in place a multi-layered security system and intensified traffic diversions.

A look at PM Modi's itinerary

The prime minister will arrive at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad at around 11 am before proceeding to the programme venue in Meerut. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to reach the helipad near Shatabdi Nagar station at 11:15 am, ahead of receiving the prime minister at 11:30 am.

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At around 12:30 pm, the prime minister will flag off the NaMo Bharat train and the Meerut Metro from Shatabdi Nagar NaMo Bharat Station. Following the flag-off, PM Modi and CM Adityanath will undertake a metro ride up to Meerut South station, the report stated.

From Meerut South, the prime minister will then travel by road to Mohiuddinpur, where he is expected to address a public meeting at around 1 pm.

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The prime minister will also dedicate the entire 82-km Delhi-Meerut NaMo Bharat corridor to the nation, including newly completed sections between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, and Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.

High-speed NaMo Bharat to boost connectivity

NaMo Bharat, India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System, has a design speed of 180 kmph and aims to provide fast, high-frequency connectivity between Delhi and Meerut. Meerut Metro, operating on the same infrastructure, will be India’s fastest metro system with a top operational speed of around 120 kmph, covering the full stretch in about 30 minutes.

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The inauguration is part of the Centre’s broader push to expand rapid rail connectivity, reduce congestion, and promote sustainable urban mobility, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

(With inputs from HT Correspondent)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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