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PM Modi inaugurates 13-km section of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, undertakes train ride, interacts with children

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jan 5, 2025, 14:08 IST
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PM Modi inaugurates 13-km section of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, January 5, inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor from Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi. (Photo/Agencies)

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PM undertakes train ride

Modi also took a ride on a Namo Bharat train from Sahibabad station to New Ashok Nagar station. During his journey, the prime minister interacted with children and people. (Photo/Agencies)

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Purchases smart ticket

PM Modi, during his ride on the Namo Bharat Train, purchased a smart ticket and interacted with passengers. (Photo/Agencies)

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PM interacts with school children

He interacted with school children who presented sketches and recited poems. (Photo/Agencies)

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'Nav Bharat' poem praised by PM Modi

One student recited a poem titled "Nav Bharat," which was appreciated by the Prime Minister. (Photo/Agencies)

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Delhi welcomes Namo Bharat trains

With the inauguration of the Delhi section of the RRTS, Namo Bharat trains have now arrived in the national capital. (Photo credit: X/@NamoBharatDelMT)

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55-km corridor operational

The 55-km RRTS corridor between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, with 11 stations, has become operational. Passenger operations will commence from 5 pm onwards and trains will be available every 15 minutes. (Photo/Agencies)

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Affordable fares, speedy travel

The fare from New Ashok Nagar station to Meerut South station is Rs 150 for standard coach and Rs 225 for premium coach. (Photo/Agencies)

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Travel time cut to 40 minutes

This high-speed, reliable, and comfortable train service is set to ease travel for millions, saving commuters one-third of their usual travel time between Delhi and Meerut, that is, less than 40 minutes. The prime minister inaugurated the 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot on October 20 last year. (Photo/Agencies)

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