Chandigarh, May 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of eight Namo Bharat corridors projects in the NCR region under which three corridors are currently under implementation in Phase-I. These include Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut (82 km), Delhi-Gurugram-SNB (105 km) and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal (136 km) routes. Haryana Environment and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh also attended the meeting.

CM Reviews Namo Bharat Corridors, Calls for Fast-Tracking Delhi-SNB

During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the transformative potential of the Namo Bharat corridors (RRTS) in easing traffic congestion, boosting regional connectivity, and enhancing economic development across urban and semi-urban areas of Haryana. He instructed officials to expedite approvals for the Delhi-SNB and Delhi-Karnal projects to ensure their timely completion. “During the meeting, Shalabh Goel, MD of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), gave a detailed presentation on the Detailed Project Reports, highlighting various features of the two Namo Bharat corridors.””The officials informed the meeting that the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor has achieved significant milestones, including successful operations on a 55 km section and a highly positive public response.”

Namo Bharat Corridors : “CM Urges Future-Ready Design and Metro Integration”

“The Chief Minister urged planners to make the design of the Namo Bharat corridors future-ready and to ensure efficient integration with Metro systems to enhance the system’s utility.” The Chief Minister reviewed the alignment, stations and land requirements related to the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB and Delhi-Panipat-Karnal corridors. He instructed departments to provide necessary support to NCRTC to ensure early start of projects. The Chief Minister also reviewed the alignment of the proposed Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida Namo Bharat corridor and directed officials to provide necessary approval and support to NCRTC for preparation of the Detailed Project Report. Notably, the Namo Bharat train ensures high speed connectivity, covering 90 km distance in about 1 hour. It will reduce the travel time between Ghaziabad and Gurugram from 100 minutes by road to just 37 minutes. It will also provide fast and direct access to the Delhi airport from Haryana. The Namo Bharat train has a maximum design speed of 180 kmph. It operates with an inter-station distance of 5-10 km. The train frequency is every 5-10 minutes. It will have Platform Screen Doors and Automatic Fare Collection System as well.  Chief Principal Secretary to CM, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to CM, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, ACS- Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. AK Singh, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.