Namo Bharat Diwas Celebrations and RRTS Milestones
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | First anniversary of Namo Bharat train operations celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas in New Delhi. |
| Organizer | National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). |
| Attendees | Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, and Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu. |
| Awards | Excellence awards presented to outstanding employees contributing to the Namo Bharat initiative. |
| Key Statements | India ranks third in the world's longest metro networks; aims to surpass the U.S. in coming years. |
| Inauguration | Namo Bharat trains, India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), inaugurated on October 20, 2023, by PM Narendra Modi. |
| Operational Corridor | 42 kilometers with nine stations, including Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, and Meerut South. |
| Passengers Served | Over 4 million passengers in the first year. |
| Speed | Average speed: 80 km/h; Maximum speed: 160 km/h. |
| Highest Footfall | Ghaziabad RRTS Station recorded the highest footfall. |
| Future Expansion | Expansion to 54 kilometers, connecting Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar. Entire 82-kilometer corridor to be completed by June 2025. |
| Target | Delhi to Meerut travel time under an hour upon completion. |
| Technologies | Integration of technologies under the 'Make in India' initiative. |