Meerut Metro & Namo Bharat Corridor Launch: A Dream Come True for Residents

• Meerut is set for a modern revolution on February 22, 2026, with the inauguration of Meerut Metro and the full operation of the 'Namo Bharat Corridor' by PM Narendra Modi.
• Senior journalist Sangeeta Srivastava highlighted the historic significance, stating that the dream of a metro in Meerut is now a reality, connecting Begumpul to Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan in under an hour.
• Hema Agarwal noted that the Namo Bharat Corridor will revolutionize modern speed, improving traffic and providing better medical transport facilities, allowing patients to reach Delhi in 58 minutes.
• Senior journalist Shivam Kanojia expressed astonishment at the 65-foot deep station at Begumpul, calling it a testament to the 'Modi hai toh mumkin hai' promise.
• The 82 km corridor includes 23 km within Meerut, featuring 13 stations where Namo Bharat (160 km/h) and Meerut Metro (120 km/h) will share tracks.