Namo Bharat corridor hits 5-crore passenger mark in 93 days

The Delhi-Meerut corridor added its latest crore of journeys in just 93 days since opening in October 2023.

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By SafarSamachar Desk12 Nov 2026, 9:12 am IST

Illustration of the Delhi-Meerut railway corridor under a warm sunset sky. — Illustration: SafarSamachar Pix Desk, created with AI assistance. Not a photograph of the event.

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Key facts at a glance

1Namo Bharat corridor has recorded over 5 crore passenger journeys since October 2023
2Latest crore of journeys was reached in 93 days
3August saw 35.25 lakh passenger journeys alone
4Corridor connects Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut

Over five crore passenger journeys have been logged on the Namo Bharat corridor since it opened in October 2023, with the most recent crore achieved within a mere 93 days—an indicator of swift ridership uptake.

In August alone, 35.25 lakh passengers rode the corridor, underscoring its role in linking Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut and bolstering urban mobility.

What this means for Indian travellers

Passengers using the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor may see continued improvements in service as ridership grows rapidly.

Sources

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