The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat train service has won the “Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction” award at the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo 2026. Here’s what this recognition means and why it is such a big deal for the train service which was inagurated in October 2023.
Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Train Wins A Major Award
The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor is a semi-high-speed rail service that connects Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut in the National Capital Region. Not just that, but it is also India’s first operational Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. According to NDTV, the rail service has now achieved something big by receiving the “Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction” award.
The award was presented at the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo 2026, which was recently held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar presented the award to NCRTC Managing Director Shalabh Goel.
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What Makes This Train Special?
According to NDTV, the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor stretches around 82 km and shares its infrastructure with the 23-km Meerut Metro corridor. The rail line was developed to improve connectivity between Delhi and major urban centres across the NCR, making journeys easier for passengers.
Namo Bharat services were first launched in October 2023 and are being introduced in phases. Since its launch, the corridor has facilitated more than 4.8 crore passenger journeys. At present, it caters to over 1.1 lakh commuters each day, and honestly, this recognition is much deserved. The trains can run at speeds of up to 160 kmph and feature air-conditioned coaches, too. Namo Bharat stations are also integrated with other modes of public transport, like airports, several railway stations of the Indian Railway network, inter-state bus terminals and Delhi Metro stations.
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FAQs
What is the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat train?
It is a semi-high-speed rail service connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut.
Which award did the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat train recently receive?
It received the “Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction” award at the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2026.
How fast can the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat train run?
The Namo Bharat trains can run at speeds of up to 160 kmph.
