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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut section of the Namo Bharat high-speed train corridor is all set for operations, marking a major milestone in the region's rapid rail connectivity. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced that the newly electrified stretch between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan is now ready for trial runs.

This section has been successfully electrified with a 25-kilovolt Overhead Equipment (OHE) system, ensuring it's ready to support high-speed train movement. The power is supplied from the Sarai Kale Khan Receiving Substation, in collaboration with Delhi Transco Limited and Gas Turbine Power Station (GTPS). For now, power supply is routed via the Ghaziabad RSS.

The Overhead Equipment (OHE) system, made of poles and cantilevers, is designed to support trains running at speeds up to 180 kmph, enabling fast and frequent services. According to the NCRTC, this segment plays a critical role in operationalising the entire Delhi section and boosting the overall efficiency of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor.

Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: Sarai Kale Khan Station to Be a Key Transport Hub

One of the standout stations along the route is Sarai Kale Khan, which is being developed as a major hub. The station boasts:

- 4 tracks and 6 platforms 

- 5 entry and exit points

- 14 lifts and 18 escalators

- Several staircases for smooth passenger flow

- A large structure measuring 215 metres long, 50 metres wide, and 15 metres tall for better crowd management

Currently, Namo Bharat trains operate between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, covering 55 km and 11 stations.

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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: NCRTC Launches Journey Planner on Namo Bharat App

To make commuting smoother, NCRTC has rolled out a new ‘Journey Planner’ feature in the Namo Bharat mobile app. This tool allows passengers to:

- Plan their journey across the Namo Bharat and Delhi Metro networks

- Get route suggestions with estimated travel time and interchanges

- Book and pay for tickets across both networks on a single platform

This means users no longer need to juggle between different apps to plan or book their trips & everything can now be done in one place.

The feature also supports first and last-mile connectivity suggestions, helping travellers navigate their full journey more conveniently.

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