NEW DELHI. A high-level delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Executive Director Mr. Satya Srinivas and Advisor Mr. Ponnuraj Velusamy, conducted an inspection of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS corridor on 24 February 2026, . The visit commenced at the Sarai Kale Khan station, where the team observed the seamless multimodal integration connecting Indian Railways, Delhi Metro, and the ISBT. The delegation experienced the efficiency of the system firsthand by traveling to the Duhai Depot via a Namo Bharat train, which operates at a maximum speed of 160 kmph and is designed to reach up to 180 kmph.
At the Duhai Depot, the ADB team toured the Operations Control Centre, Depot Control Centre, and the advanced Train Simulator facility. These installations highlighted the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) commitment to safety, precision, and high-tech operational reliability. With the corridor now fully operational, the delegation lauded the project’s scale and its impact on reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut. This infrastructure milestone represents a major advancement in regional connectivity and sets a new global standard for modern public transport in India.
