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Namo Bharat Train Marks 3 Years, Serves 45+ Million Passengers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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The Namo Bharat train, operating between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut, celebrated its third anniversary on 2026, having transported over 45 million passengers and setting a daily record of 168,000 travelers.
The Namo Bharat train, a flagship service of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), completed three years of operation on 2026, connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut.
During its tenure, the train has carried more than 4.5 crore passengers, a figure that underscores its popularity among daily commuters and long‑haul travelers alike.
A highlight of the service was the record daily ridership of 1.68 lakh passengers, achieved during peak travel periods.
To commemorate the milestone, NCRTC organized a special Namo Bharat Day celebration, featuring speeches from officials and a display of the train’s journey statistics.
The event reaffirmed the train’s role in easing congestion on the Delhi‑Ghaziabad‑Meerut corridor and boosting regional connectivity.
During its tenure, the train has carried more than 4.5 crore passengers, a figure that underscores its popularity among daily commuters and long‑haul travelers alike.
A highlight of the service was the record daily ridership of 1.68 lakh passengers, achieved during peak travel periods.
To commemorate the milestone, NCRTC organized a special Namo Bharat Day celebration, featuring speeches from officials and a display of the train’s journey statistics.
The event reaffirmed the train’s role in easing congestion on the Delhi‑Ghaziabad‑Meerut corridor and boosting regional connectivity.