The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor’s priority segment has been officially inaugurated on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed the occasion as momentous for the whole nation.
Following the opening of the 17-kilometer priority stretch, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation, saying, “This is a historic moment for the entire country.” Along with the launch of India’s first rapid rail service, the Namo Bharat train is being dedicated to the country today.
“Four years back, I laid the foundation stone of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Corridor project. Today, the services of Namo Bharat have started on the stretch from Sahibabad to Duhai Depot. I had said earlier too and I say it today as well – Jiska shilanyaas hum karte hain, uska udghatan bhi hum hi karte hain ,” he added.
PM Modi further stated that Namo Bharat train is a symbol of women empowerment in the country. “On Namo Bharat train, from driver to the entire crew – they are all women. This is the symbol of growing women empowerment in India,” he said.
Recalling his childhood memories of travelling in train, PM Modi said,” I had the opportunity to experience travel on this ultra-modern train (Namo Bharat). I spent my childhood on the railway platform and today this new form of the railways is filling me with joy. This experience is delightful. We have the tradition of performing auspicious works during Navratri. India’s first Namo Bharat train has received the blessings of Maa Katyayani today.”
The 17 Km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor will connect Sahibabad to ‘Duhai Depot’ with stations at Ghaziabad, Guldhar and Duhai on the way. The foundation stone for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by the Prime Minister on 8th March 2019.
