The full name of Delhi Meerut Metro is Delhi Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System. Also known as the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor. National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is responsible for developing this metro from Delhi to Meerut. This project is part of the Make In India initiative.
NCRTC is basically a joint venture between the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and the Indian governments. The purpose behind the establishment of this company is to implement the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) throughout the NCR region of Delhi to improve connectivity between Delhi and Metro Meerut.
Besides the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor, other his RRTS corridors planned in Phase 1 of the NCRTC include the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar Corridor and the Delhi-Panipat Corridor.
Timing:
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Fares (Ticket Prices)
The fare structure of Delhi-Meerut RRTS line has not been announced yet and will be done closer to start of operations. However, there will be both Economy and Business class in the train and the prices will be higher than regular metro trains.one or smartcard. Riders will have the option to use QR code tickets.
Ticket price
Ticket price for Delhi Meerut Rail starts from Rs. 10 to Rs. 100, the entire Delhi-Meerut transit may cost Rs 160 and the Duhai-Sahibabad transit will cost Rs 34. The cheapest train tickets from Delhi to Meerut cost ₹ 37.92.
Ticket portal
Book tickets on official website. Check more information on below official Meerut Metro link.
Delhi Meerut Metro Route Map
As per the route map of the Delhi Meerut to Metro, there will be 22 stations and two depots.
| Name of the Stations | Name of the Stations | Name of the Stations |
| 1. Sarai Kale Khan – Nizamuddin | 2. New Ashok Nagar | 3. Anand Vihar |
| 4. Sahibabad | 5. Ghaziabad | 6. Guldhar |
| 7. Duhai | 8. Murad Nagar | 9. Modi Nagar South |
| 10. Modi Nagar North | 11. Meerut South | 12. Partapur |
| 13. Rithani | 14. Shatabdi Nagar | 15. Brahmapuri |
| 16. Meerut Central | 17. Bhaisali | 18. Begum Pul |
| 19. MES Colony | 20. Daurli | 21. Meerut North |
Meerut Metro Master Plan (Route Map)
- Shatabdi Nagar Station.
- Begumpul Station.
- Modipuram Station.
- Rithani Station.
- Partapur Station.
- Brahmapuri Station.
- Meerut Central Station.
- Bhaisali Station.
Delhi Meerut Metro Fares
The ticket prices for the Delhi Meerut Metro are not available as of now. However, they are going to be announced close to the beginning of operations. It is expected that the EMV-based open loop Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system will be installed by the NCRTC for collecting fares.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS update: India’s first Rapid Rail Transit System is an 82.15 km under-construction semi-high speed rail line that will connect India’s capital in New Delhi with Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The first section of the Rapid Rail, called the priority section is expected to be inaugurated by mid-2023 and will connect Sahibabad-Duhai section spanning over 11 km via 4 elevated stations. The transport system is being developed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) where trains will pass through a series of tunnels and elevated viaducts at a speed of 160 km/hr, while the maximum speed is rated at 180 kmph.
Route Map and Major Junctions
The initial phase of the Meerut Metro will consist of two lines. Line-1 will connect Partapur to Modipuram, and Line-2 will be between Shradhapuri Phase II and Jagriti Vihar.
Line-1: Partapur – Modipuram
The under-construction 20 km stretch between Partapur and Modipuram will be owned by NCRTC and will operate parallel to Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor. The stretch will have about 11 stations in total, with Shatabdi Nagar and Begum Pal operating with the integration of RRTS. The line will run for over 14 km on elevated tracks and close to 6 km underground while having a junction at Modipuram. Following are the stations that will provide good intra-city connectivity to the residents of Meerut:
Meerut Metro Under-construction Line-1 Stations
| Station Names | Station Type |
|---|---|
| Partapur | Standard Station |
| Rithani | Standard Station |
| Shatabdi Nagar | Integrated with Delhi-Meerut RRTS |
| Brahmapuri | Standard Station |
| Meerut Central | Standard Station |
| Bhaisali | Standard Station |
| Begum Pul | Integrated with Delhi-Meerut RRTS |
| MES Colony | Standard Station |
| Daurli | Standard Station |
| Meerut North | Standard Station |
| Modipuram | Standard Station |
Line-2: Shradhapuri Phase II – Jagriti Vihar
The proposed Line-2 of Meerut Metro is expected to have 13 stations connecting Shradhapuri Phase II with Jagriti Vihar. The line is expected to run for about 11 km on elevated tracks and above 4 km underground. The stations proposed on the routes are:
| Station name |
|---|
| Sharadhapuri Phase 2 |
| Kanker Khera |
| Meerut Cantt. Railway Station |
| Rajban Bazar |
| Begumpul |
| Baccha Park |
| Shahpeer Gate |
| Hapur Adda Chauraha |
| Gandhi Ashram |
| Mangal Pandey Nagar |
| Tej Grahi |
| Medical College |
| Jagruti Extension |
Delhi Meerut Metro – Major Milestones
| Approval of Delhi Meerut Metro DPR by the Government of UP | May 2017 |
| Approval of Rs. 30,274 Crores by Central Govt for Delhi to Meerut Metro | Feb 2019 |
| Foundation laid by Prime Minister Narender Modi | March 2019 |
| Construction of Anand Vihar station | Feb 2021 |
| Beginning of Track laying in Ghaziabad section | April 2021 |
| Construction of first elevated section pier in Sarai Kale Khan | June 2021 |
| Construction of first underground portion in Anand Vihar | June 2021 |
| Completion of piers for elevated stretch i.e. 24 KMs | July 2021 |
| Beginning of manufacturing of 210 trains by Alstom | July 2021 |
| Issue of tenders for Modipuram Depot construction | October 2021 |
| Deployment of private wireless network system by Nokia and Alstom | January 2022 |
| NCRTC revealing images of RRTS trains | March 2022 |
| Paytm Payments Bank becomes responsible for fare system | March 2022 |
| Completion of around 25% of the metro corridor | April 2022 |
| Successful completion and handover of first RRTS train for Delhi to Metro by Alstom | May 2022 |
| First successful trial | August 2022 |
Final Words on Delhi Meerut Metro
The Delhi Meerut Metro is an RRTS line developed by NCRTC. The metro line will be 82.5 kilometres long. The Metro will begin from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and will end at Modipuram metro station in Meerut. The Sahibabad to Meerut South section is soon to be operational from March 2023. This stretch also includes the Duhai Depot. Eight stations out of the 22 are built to improve the local transit services. Given that it is India’s first RRTS, the train will include several premium features as well as other design elements from the Delhi to Meerut Metro line. The fares of the Metro line are yet to be announced. However, Paytm Payments Bank has won the bid against the State Bank of India for being the financial institution responsible for the fare system in the Delhi to Meerut Metro line.
| Delhi Metro | Kolkata Metro | Jaipur Metro |
| Bangalore Metro | Green Line Delhi Metro Route | Hyderabad Metro |
| Mumbai Metro | Chennai Metro | Nagpur Metro |
Meerut Metro – Progress So Far
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (formerly Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation) submitted the Detailed project report (DPR) for the project to the State government Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan.
June 2017 – Meerut Metro project paused
In the wake of the higher priority of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS project, the Meerut Metro project went on hold.
January 2018 – Rejuvenation of Meerut Metro project along with Agra and Kanpur Metro Rail Project
The state government of Uttar Pradesh gave a green signal to start metro rail in Kanpur, Agra and Meerut by 2024 at a combined budget of Rs 43,800 crore.
Sep 2018 – New Detailed Project Report sent to the State and Central Government
Referring to the success of the Lucknow metro, the Uttar Pradesh government sent the Detailed Project Report for Meerut, Agra and Kanpur metro to the Central Government for approval.
How will Meerut Metro improve the life of residents in the city?
With the upcoming metro connectivity in the city, Meerut will witness some significant changes.
Improved intra-city and inter-city connectivity
The forthcoming metro will provide sound connectivity to the key areas across the city while having an expected intersection at Begum Pul. Additionally, the integrated stations on Line-1 would improve inter-city connectivity and make commuting to Delhi NCR easier.
Decongestion on the roads of the city
Traffic congestion is expected to see some relief with the opening of Meerut Metro as the residents across the city can take advantage of comfort and smooth transit with the under-construction and proposed Meerut Metro network.
Improvement in livability
Sound connectivity across the city will help improve the residents’ overall lifestyle and reduce the carbon footprints due to the extensive use of private vehicles.
Better trade possibilities
Connectivity to major industrial hubs across Delhi-Meerut Road and easy reach to the national capital will help improve the commercial side of the city.
FAQs
Q1. What is the cost of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS project?
Rs 30,724 crores
Q2. How long is Delhi-Meerut RRTS?
82 km-long
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