The Meerut Metro Project has been under consideration since 2016, when Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) prepared a detailed project report and submitted it to the state government. PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Meerut Metro Project on 8 March 2019, along with the RRTS.
Construction of the project began in June 2019 and was initially scheduled for completion by October 2025. However, due to pending construction work at some stations. The new expected completion date is October 2025, and it is hoped that by then, the people of Meerut will finally be able to benefit from the Meerut Metro. Following the merger of Meerut Metro with RRTS, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) now owns the metro and its trains.
Meerut Metro Train Project
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner | National Capital Region Transport Corporation |
| Locale | Meerut City |
| Transit Type | Rapid Transit |
| Number of Lines | 1 Lines 1 is near to be operational and 2 are expected |
| Number of Stations | 13 |
| Began Operation | October 2025 |
| Character | Elevated, Underground, and at-grade |
| Train Length | 3 Coaches |
| System Length | 38.60 KM Phase I – 23.60 KM Phase II – 15.00 KM (Projected) |
| Maximum Speed | 135 km/h (84 mph) |
| Operational Speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
History of Meerut Metro Project
Proposal and its submission (2010-2016)- In early 2010, the metro train project of Meerut and RRTS was proposed by the government of India and the Uttar Pradesh State Government. The metro train is needed in Meerut due to the rising population, traffic, and demand in the City. It was also in demand due to its location near NCR. Therefore, the preliminary assessment of the metro project was done by RITES in June 2015, and the same was submitted to the Indian Government in June 2016.
Connectivity of Metro (2017)- In 2017, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) started the project. The metro line was initially planned to have 11 stations from Partapur to Modipuram, but to connect the boundary area of Meerut, it was extended to 13 stations from Meerut South to Modipuram Depot.
Foundation Stone and Starting of Construction (2019)- On 8th March 2019, PM Narendra Modi marked the initiation of the project with the foundation stone, along with the Delhi-Meerut RRTS project. Construction of both projects began in June of the same year. Now, both these projects are scheduled to be completed and started by or before October 2025.
Re-bidding due to clash in Galwan Valley (2020)- In 2020, a clash occurred in Galwan Valley between the Indian and Chinese armies, so the Indian government withdrew the bid with the Chinese company associated with manufacturing the trains of the metro. Because of this, a ri-bidding was done by the NCRTC and Bombardier Transportation. On 7th May 2024, the ri-bidding process was won and acquired by Alstom.
Manufacturing of Metro- Currently, the trains are manufactured at Alstom’s plant in Savil, Gujarat. The company will supply 210 coaches for 30 trains, each with 3 coaches.
1st train set (2024)- The first train set of the metro was delivered by Alstom to the NCRTC on 16th Feb 2024.
1st Trail Run in Meerut (2025)- On 12 January 2025, the first trial run of Meerut Metro was conducted in Meerut from Meerut South Station to Meerut Central Station. As of today, the project are on the right track to be completed by October 2025.
Meerut Metro Station Name
The Meerut Metro project is currently under construction on a 23.60 km route that includes elevated, underground, and at-grade stations. It is being developed alongside the RRTS corridor, marking the first time in India that a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and a local metro will operate on a shared track. The corridor will have a total of 13 stations, with 4 of them serving as interchange points between the Delhi–Meerut RRTS and the Meerut Metro. The Meerut Metro Station Names are as follows:–
The Meerut Metro corridor will feature a total of 13 stations, comprising different structural designs. Elevated stations include Meerut South, Partapur, Rithani, Shatabdi Nagar, Brahmapuri, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North, and Modipuram. The three underground stations are Meerut Central, Bhaisali, and Begumpul. Additionally, the Modipuram Depot station is being constructed at grade level.
Meerut Metro Station List Meerut South to Modipuram
The Meerut Metro spans a total length of 23.60 km (14.70 mi), with 14.80 km elevated and 8.80 km underground. The project is being developed by the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and is currently under construction. The corridor will include 13 stations in total, starting from Meerut South as the first station and ending at Modipuram Depot as the last station. The Modipuram Depot will not only serve as the operational hub for the metro system but will also play a vital role in supporting the Delhi–Meerut RRTS corridor.
| S. No. | Station Code | Station Name | Phase | Opening | Interchange Connection (S) | Station Layout | Platform Level Type | Depot Connection (S) | Depot Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A10 | Meerut South | 1 | October 2025 | Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Elevated | Island | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | A11 | Partapur | 1 | October 2025 | None | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 3 | A12 | Rithani | 1 | October 2025 | None | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 4 | A13 | Shatabdi Nagar | 1 | October 2025 | Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 5 | A14 | Brahmapuri | 1 | October 2025 | None | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 6 | A15 | Meerut Central | 1 | October 2025 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 7 | A16 | Bhaisali | 1 | October 2025 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 8 | A17 | Begumpul | 1 | October 2025 | Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 9 | A18 | MES Colony | 1 | October 2025 | None | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 10 | A19 | Daurli | 1 | October 2025 | None | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 11 | A20 | Meerut North | 1 | October 2025 | None | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 12 | A21 | Modipuram | 1 | October 2025 | Delhi-Meerut RRTS | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 13 | AS3 | Modipuram Depot Station | 1 | October 2025 | None | At-grade | Island | Modipuram Depot | At-grade |
Meerut South Metro Station
The Meerut South Metro/RRTS station is under NCRTC and has the station code A10. It is an elevated station with two platforms and two tracks. The station’s address is NH 34, Bh00d Baral, Uttar Pradesh. The station has three levels: platform, concourse, and street level. It is 215 meters long and 26 meters wide, and the rail track is constructed 24 meters above the ground. The station will have a direct interchange with the Delhi-Meerut RRTS.
Partapur Meerut Metro Station
Partapaur Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A11. It has 2 platforms and 4 tracks. Partapur is the second station of the Meerut Metro Line 1. This is an elevated station. Partapur Meerut Metro Station is 75 meters long and 36 meters wide, with the rail track constructed at an elevation of 22 meters above the ground. The commencement of metro train operations from Partapur Metro Station Meerut City will improve the connectivity of residents in nearby areas. Paratapaur Metro Station is located near Platinum Honda Meerut.
Rithani Meerut Metro Station
Rithani Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A12. It is an elevated station. The station’s address is Village Rithani. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Shatabdi Nagar Meerut Metro Station
Shatabdi Nagar Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A13. It will be an elevated station. The station’s address is near Shopprix Mall. This station is expected to open by October 2025. Shatabdi Nagar Metro Station will have a direct interchange with Delhi-Meerut RRTS.
Brahmapuri Meerut Metro Station
Brahmapuri Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A14. It will be an elevated station. The station’s address is near Transport Nagar (TP Nagar). This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Meerut Central Meerut Metro Station
Meerut Central Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A15. It will be an underground station. The station’s address is near HRS Chowk. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Bhaisali Meerut Metro Station
Bhaisali Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A16. It will be an underground station. The station’s address is Bhaisali Meerut. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Begumpul Meerut Metro Station
Begumpul Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A17. It will be an underground station. The station’s address is Bharat Mata Chowk (Begumpul). This station is expected to open by October 2025. Begumpul Metro Station will have a direct interchange with Delhi-Meerut RRTS.
MES Colony Meerut Metro Station
MES Colony Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A18. It will be an elevated station. The station’s address is near Supply Depot/Gandhi Bhag. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Daurli Meerut Metro Station
Daurli Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A19. It will be an elevated station. The station’s address is Village Daurli. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Meerut North Metro Station
Meerut North Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A20. It will be an elevated station. The station’s address is Meerut North. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Modipuram Meerut Metro Station
Modipuram Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is A21. It will be an elevated station. The station’s address is Modipuram. This station is expected to open by October 2025. Modipuram Metro Station will have a direct interchange with Delhi-Meerut RRTS.
Modipuram Depot Meerut Metro Station
Modipuram Depot Metro Station is under NCRTC, and its station code is AS3. It will be an At-grade station. The station’s address is Modipuram Depot. This station is expected to open by October 2025.
Other expected corridor of Meerut Metro
The first corridor of the Meerut Metro, running from Bhudbaral (Meerut South) to Modipuram, is almost ready to begin passenger service. This phase has been integrated with the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), where both Namo Bharat trains and Meerut Metro will share the same tracks. While the RRTS will connect commuters all the way to Delhi, the metro service will be limited within the city, covering the stretch between Modipuram and Bhudbaral.
For the upcoming phases, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being revised. Initially, the second corridor was proposed from Sharadhapuri Phase-II to Gokulpur village via Hapur Adda Crossing. However, due to new planning and city requirements, the route is now being reconsidered to start from Begumpul and extend towards Gokulpur or beyond. Additionally, a third corridor has been proposed from Football Chowk to Baghpat Road Flyover, which reflects the growing vision to expand metro connectivity across key parts of Meerut city.
Meerut Metro Route Map
Meerut Metro Start Date
The Meerut Metro project is currently underway, with all stations structurally completed and finishing work in progress. At present, the only station fully ready for operation is Meerut South, which serves as a common facility for both the Meerut Metro and the Delhi–Meerut Rapid Rail. The Rapid Rail is already operational from this station, running up to the New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station in Delhi.
Underground stations of the RRTS Rapid Rail Corridor has been prepared. At present, entry-exit gates of all these stations are being built, along finishing work is also in progress.
Meerut Metro Opening Date- The expected opening date of Meerut Metro is October 2025. Hopefully, all the pending works, including the trial of Meerut Metro, will be completed before October Month in 2025, and the inauguration of the Meerut Metro will be done by October 2025.
Specialty of Meerut Metro
- State-of-the-art body design, 3.2 meters wide and 22 meters long stainless steel coaches
- 3 coach metro train with around 175 seats, more than 700 passengers can travel at a time
- Ergonomic design, 2×2 style comfortable seats, racks for luggage
- Modern interiors with grab handles on seats for standing passengers
- A great example of ‘Make-in-India’, 100 percent design and manufacturing in India
- Energy efficient, automatic train control and operation, modern regenerative braking system
- Charging port for electronic devices, push button doors with indication lights
- Large electronic display boards and speakers, indoor-outdoor CCTV cameras
- Security measures like emergency alarm and talk back system, equipment for emergency evacuation
- Platform Screen Door (PSD) at all stations to ensure better crowd management
- Space to carry medical stretcher in case of emergency, space for wheelchairs too
- European Train Control System with Hybrid Level-3 on Long Term Evolution (LTE) (ETCS) Level 2 Signalling
Facilities at Meerut Metro Stations
All metro train stations have facilities similar to those of the RRTS Stations. They will have several facilities to fulfil passengers’ requirements and provide a hassle-free experience. Here are the facilities list which will be available and provided to the passengers-
- CCTVs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Washrooms
- Restaurants
- Retail Stores
- Parking spaces
- Booking counter
- Check-in-kiosks
- Elevators facilities
- On-board catering
- Escalators facilities
- Child care facilities
- Wheelchairs facilities
- Platform screen doors
- Food vending machine
- Ticket vending machine
- Baggage checking counter
- Emergency and medical facilities
Meerut Metro Ticket Price
The price list of Meerut Metro tickets has not been revealed yet but as the Rapid Metro has started from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South RRTS Station, ticket prices from Meerut South Station are here-
| Stations | Meerut South (Standard Fare) | Meerut South (Premium Fare) |
|---|---|---|
| New Ashok Nagar (A01) | Rs. 150 | Rs. 180 |
| Anand Vihar (A02) | Rs. 130 | Rs. 155 |
| Sahibabad (A03) | Rs. 110 | Rs. 130 |
| Ghaziabad (A04) | Rs. 90 | Rs. 110 |
| Guldhar (A05) | Rs. 80 | Rs. 95 |
| Duhai (A06) | Rs. 70 | Rs. 85 |
| Duhai Depot (AS2) | Rs. 80 | Rs. 95 |
| Murad Nagar (A07) | Rs. 60 | Rs. 70 |
| Modi Nagar South (A08) | Rs. 40 | Rs. 50 |
| Modi Nagar North (A09) | Rs. 30 | Rs. 35 |
Meerut Metro Rail Project Latest News
July 2016: The detailed Project Report Prepared by Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) was submitted to the state government.
June 2017-The Project had been put on hold given the higher-priority Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
January 2018– The State cabinet decided to build metros in Meerut, Kanpur and Agra.
September 2018– The state government sent the DPR to the central government for approval.
January 2019– The Meerut Metro and Delhi Meerut RRTS were decided to run on the same corridor.
March 2019– Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji laid the foundation stone for the RRTS and the metro project.
June 2019– The initiation of the RRTS and metro project was marked by the beginning of the pillar work by Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
May 2020– Bombardier Transportation, now acquired by Alstom, won the bid to make the RRTS and metro project trainsets.
February 2024: The NCRTC received the first metro train. The RRTS and metro project are on track to be completed by October 2025.
January 2025: The NCRTC successfully trialled the Meerut Metro from Meerut South Metro Station to Meerut Central Metro Station.
May 2025: The NCRTC successfully trialled the Meerut Metro from Meerut South Metro Station to Modipuram Metro Station.
Construction of Stations of Meerut Metro
The NCRTC has divided the civil construction work for the 1st phase of the metro project into 13 stations. Apart from stations, there is one depot at Modipuram, which will be for both metro trains and the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System, and four packages, which are also part of RRTS packages.
| Packages | Description | Phase | Contractors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part of Package-3 | Partapur– Shatabdi Nagar (elevated viaduct and 3 stations at Partapur, Rithani and Shatabdi Nagar) | 1 | Larsen & Toubro (L&T) | Under Construction |
| Package-5B | Modipuram Depot and Workshop | 1 | KSM Bashir Mohammad & Sons | Under Construction |
| Package-7 | Shatabdi Nagar– Brahampuri Down Ramp and Begumpul Up Ramp-Modipuram (elevated viaduct and 5 stations at Brahampuri, MES Colony, Daurli, Meerut North, and Modipuram) | 1 | Larsen & Toubro (L&T) | Under Construction |
| Package-8 | Brahampuri Down Ramp and Begumpul Up Ramp (underground twin tunnels and 3 station at Meerut Central, Bhaisali and Begumpul) | 1 | Afcons Infrastructure | Under Construction |
Manufacturing of Meerut Metro
After the clash in Galwan Valley between the Indian and Chinese armies, the Indian government withdrew the bid with the Chinese company. After a ri-bidding process, it was won and acquired by Alstom on 7th May 2020. After 2020, the metro trains are being manufactured and delivered by Alstom Company. Alstom is a global French manufacturing company in railway manufacturing, the company has its plants in Savli, Vadodara district, Gujarat.
The Alstom Company is making 30 coaches, in a configuration of 10 trainsets of three coaches in each train, with a capacity of 700 passengers. The first train was delivered to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on 16th February 2024.
The trainsets are designed at Alstom’s Hyderabad engineering centre and manufactured at Savli, Gujarat. The trains are designed for a maximum speed of 135 km/h (84 mph) and operational speed of 120 km/h, making the trains the second fastest rapid transit trains in India, just after the Namo Bharat trains of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS at 160 km/h.
Keynotes
- RRTS– Regional Rapid Transit System
- UPMRCL– Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited
- RITES- Rail India Technical and Economic Services
- NCRTC– National Capital Region Transport Corporation
- Alstom– A French multinational rolling stock manufacture
Meerut Metro Trial Run
Meerut Metro Photos
Meerut Metro Train FAQs
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Is Metro available in Meerut?
The Meerut Metro project was incepted in 2016 and it will soon be available to Meerut citizens, hopefully, it will be available till October 2025.
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Is Metro available from Delhi to Meerut?
No, there is no direct metro from Delhi to Meerut. Travelling through the Namo Bharat Train From Delhi to Meerut would be best, which is currently operational from Meerut South Rapid Metro Station to New Ashok Nagar Rapid Metro Station.
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What is the new metro of Meerut?
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When did Meerut Metro Start?
The first phase of the Meerut Metro is expected to be completed by October 2025.
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Which is the fastest metro in India?
The Meerut Metro will be the fastest metro train in India at an operational speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).
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Which city will be connected to Meerut by rapid rail?
Modinagar, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, and New Delhi will be connected to the Meerut by rapid rail.
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When Will Meerut Metro Start?
Construction of the Meerut Metro project was started in June 2019, and Alstom delivered the first train set of the metro to the NCRTC on 16th Feb 2024, and the project is expected to be completed before the deadline of October 2025.
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Will metro come to Meerut?
Yes, the metro train and its services will start in Meerut after October 2025.
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has Delhi Meerut Metro Started?
Delhi to Meerut Metro started on 18th August 2024 from Sahibabad to Meerut South RRTS Station.
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Is Meerut a metro city or not?
Meerut is not a metro city but the second most populous city in the National Capital Region (NCR).