Namo Bharat train sets new record with 1 crore passengers in 93 days

Important news has emerged for the people of Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh, as the country's first Namo Bharat train has established a major record. According to an ABP News report, a total of 5 crore people have travelled on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor via the Namo Bharat train so far. The most notable aspect of this success is that 1 crore passengers have travelled in this train in just the last 93 days, indicating that the popularity of this train among the people is increasing very rapidly.

According to information provided by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the operation of the Namo Bharat train was started between Sahibabad and Duhai depot on 21 October 2023. In the initial stage, this train operated on a route of only 17 km, but subsequently, the corridor was gradually expanded and a continuous increase in the number of passengers was also observed.

The increase in the number of passengers has been very rapid. According to statistical details, the figure of 1 crore passengers was crossed for the first time on 16 May 2025. Subsequently, on 11 December 2025, the number of passengers reached 2 crore. On 2 May 2026, this figure reached 3 crore and on 10 August 2026, it reached 4 crore. Finally, on 10 November 2026, the total number of passengers crossed 5 crore. A significant difference in this process is that initially, it took 574 days to reach the first 1 crore passengers, whereas the recent 1 crore passengers joined in just 93 days.

The figures for the last three months also clearly demonstrate the good response towards the train. In August 2026, approximately 35.25 lakh passengers travelled, in September this number was 32.41 lakh, and in the month of October, 33.49 lakh passengers travelled. Apart from this, on 28 August 2026, a record 1,68,666 passengers travelled in the Namo Bharat train in a single day, which is considered the highest daily ridership so far.

The facility has also benefited greatly due to the operation of the Meerut Metro. On 22 February 2026, the operation of the Meerut Metro was also started along with the entire Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. This has provided great relief to people commuting between Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. Now, passengers can benefit from better public transport facilities within Meerut city along with regional travel.

The high speed, air-conditioned coaches, and punctual operation are considered the main reasons behind the popularity of the Namo Bharat train. People are looking at this train as an excellent alternative to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Additionally, connectivity with the Delhi Metro, railway stations, and bus services has made it easier for passengers to reach from one place to another. Recently, the Namo Bharat corridor was honoured with the 'Best Commuter Services and Satisfaction' award at the Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2026.

The Namo Bharat train is India's first regional rapid rail system that aimed to provide fast and comfortable travel to passengers. The main objective of this project was to reduce the distance between Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh areas and to make the transport system more efficient.