Rapid Rail Starts Service from Ghaziabad to Meerut

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) inaugurated the Meerut South station on August 18, 2024, marking a significant milestone in India's first semi-high-speed urban train system, which now connects Ghaziabad and Meerut. The new service covers a distance of 42 kilometers from Sahibabad to Meerut South, reducing travel time to about 30 minutes, and consists of nine operational stations. The project is part of the larger 82-kilometer Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), which is expected to be fully operational by June 2025. The opening coincided with the Raksha Bandhan festival, enhancing connectivity for commuters traveling for work and education. Future expansions include potential routes to Greater Noida West and other nearby areas. The rapid rail initiative is anticipated to stimulate real estate growth in the region, transforming commuting and housing dynamics in the National Capital Region (NCR).