Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13 km section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor on Sunday. This stretch connects Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar. The corridor was built at a cost of Rs 4,600 crore. It will significantly improve connectivity between Delhi and the NCR region.
BJP Celebrates the Launch
The BJP shared a video showing PM Modi riding the Namo Bharat train. During the journey, he interacted with schoolchildren. The party posted on X: “Delhi’s development gets new momentum.
दिल्ली के विकास को मिली नई रफ्तार…
पीएम श्री @narendramodi ने साहिबाबाद और न्यू अशोक नगर के बीच दिल्ली-गाजियाबाद-मेरठ नमो भारत कॉरिडोर के 13 किलोमीटर लंबे हिस्से का उद्घाटन किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने नमो भारत ट्रेन में यात्रा कर बच्चों से संवाद भी किया।#MetroRevolutionInIndia… pic.twitter.com/gDGiQUxESr
— BJP (@BJP4India) January 5, 2025
PM Modi inaugurated the 13 km long section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor. During this, he also traveled in the Namo Bharat train and interacted with children.”
#WATCH | Prime Minister @narendramodi undertook a ride in Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station.
Prime Minister @narendramodi also met with school children
🔗https://t.co/v0NGilgIMF…@PMOIndia @PIB_India @RailMinIndia | #NaMoBharat pic.twitter.com/HRl1DSjdZg
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 5, 2025
Virendra Sachdeva’s Praise
Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi BJP president, praised PM Modi at the Parivartan Rally. He highlighted the Rs 12,200 crore investment in development projects. Sachdeva also mentioned several key infrastructure projects, such as the Rithala-Kundli Metro extension, the Janakpuri-Krishna Park Metro line, and the rapid rail corridor. He said, “If anyone can develop Delhi, it’s Narendra Modi.” These projects will boost Delhi’s connectivity and mobility.
#WATCH | Prime Minister @narendramodi to undertake a ride in Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station
PM @narendramodi also interacts with the passengers.
🔗https://t.co/e4R9xEAr1r@PMOIndia @PIB_India @RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/9DXTAPj1ra
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 5, 2025
Impact of the Namo Bharat Corridor
The Namo Bharat Corridor will improve daily commutes for thousands. It will also enhance Delhi’s status as a model for modern urban transport.
#WATCH | Prime Minister @narendramodi engaged with a young school girl who recited an inspiring poem.
🔗https://t.co/v0NGilgIMF…@PMOIndia @PIB_India @RailMinIndia | #NaMoBharat pic.twitter.com/RMOY6CBZ3c
— DD News (@DDNewslive) January 5, 2025
Atishi’s Celebration of Public Transport Projects
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi welcomed the launch of major public transport initiatives. She described them as a milestone for the city. In a post on X, Atishi congratulated Delhiites on the inauguration of the first phase of the Rapid Rail corridor. This corridor connects Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar, linking Delhi to the NCR. She also praised the new Krishna Park to Janakpuri West Metro line and the Rithala-Kundli Metro section, which is now under construction.
दिल्ली वालों को बधाई!
आज दिल्ली को NCR से जोड़ने वाले रैपिड रेल के साहिबाबाद से न्यू अशोक नगर के पहले चरण का उद्घाटन है!
साथ ही कृष्णा पार्क से जनकपुरी वेस्ट की नई मेट्रो लाइन का उद्घाटन और रिठाला से कुंडली की मेट्रो लाइन का शिलान्यास हो रहा है।
मुझे ख़ुशी है कि केंद्र सरकार… pic.twitter.com/dySXTjshKW
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) January 5, 2025
Atishi added, “I am happy that through the joint venture of RRTS and Delhi Metro of the Central Government and the Delhi Government, Delhi is now emerging as a great model of public transport in front of the entire country and the world.”
