🚄 Meet India’s Fastest Train: Namo Bharat Reaches 160 Km/hr on Delhi–Meerut Route
🇮🇳 India’s Railways Enter a New Era of Speed and Innovation
India’s railway network — one of the largest and busiest in the world — is moving rapidly toward modernization. With the launch of high-speed and semi-high-speed trains, Indian Railways continues to strengthen the backbone of the nation’s transportation system, connecting remote regions to major cities with greater efficiency and comfort.
⚡ Namo Bharat: The Fastest Train in India
The Namo Bharat train has officially become India’s fastest train, clocking an impressive top speed of 160 km/hr on the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, enhanced safety systems, and world-class passenger amenities, this train represents a major leap toward India’s high-speed future.
🛤️ Route and Stations Covered
According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (October 21, 2024), the Namo Bharat service currently connects nine key stations, including Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, and Muradnagar, among others.
🚆 From Gatiman Express to Namo Bharat: A New Speed Milestone
Before Namo Bharat, Gatiman Express held the title of India’s first semi-high-speed train. Now, Namo Bharat has taken the legacy forward with faster, safer, and smarter operations.
🏁 Inauguration by Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first 17-kilometer Priority Section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot on October 20, 2023. The service also supports the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), offering seamless and cashless travel for passengers.
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