In a packed rally ground in Meerut, residents welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with open arms on Sunday. His visit unveiled the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro from Shatabdi Nagar station, alongside Rs 12,930 crore in key projects.
Anticipation was electric as people flocked early to the venue. Speaking to media, one man gushed, ‘Meerut has received a gem today. Rapid rail transforms the west UP landscape—Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Haridwar included. No more four-hour road ordeals to Delhi; it’s down to 50 minutes.’
A dedicated RLD supporter labeled the event ‘epoch-making,’ thanking PM Modi profusely. ‘Traffic jams that devoured hours for Delhi commutes are history now.’
Businessman Pradeep Dwivedi envisioned a connected future: ‘Namo Bharat ties Meerut to the NCR powerhouse—Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad. Urban and rural progress will surge, creating jobs and prosperity.’
Voices from the crowd painted a vivid picture. ‘PM has gifted us India’s pioneering high-speed service, bridging Meerut-Delhi effortlessly,’ said one. A mother shared her joy: ‘Our children can now reach Delhi affordably for education and healthcare, thanks to the metro.’
The launch underscores Modi’s vision for hyperloop-like efficiency in everyday travel. With shorter commutes, expect booming real estate, easier workforce mobility, and vibrant regional economies. Meerut isn’t just connected—it’s catapulted into the fast lane.