UP: first Meerut Metro trainset arrives at NCRTC Depot, Duhai

The first Meerut Metro trainset arrived at the National Capital Region Transport Corporation
(NCRTC) Depot in Duhai, Ghaziabad, at midnight on February 27.

Consisting of three cars, the trainset was transported on large trailers and has been unloaded for
further assembly and testing.

The first look of the Meerut Metro trainset was unveiled by Trainset Vinay Kumar Singh, MD,
NCRTC. Subsequently, Alstom has handed over the first trainset to NCRTC at Savli, Gujarat.

This unveiling and the commencement of the delivery of Meerut Metro trainsets mark the arrival of the first trainsets at the NCRTC Depot in Duhai.

The Make in India, Meerut Metro trainsets, with their modern design, are energy efficient,
lightweight, and equipped with a regenerative braking system compatible with Automatic Train
Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Control (ATC), and Automatic Train Operations (ATO).

The Metro train has a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph and aims to provide a safe, fast,
and modern transportation solution for the residents of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.
With the arrival of the Meerut Metro trainset, the trial runs of Meerut Metro will be started soon.

The Meerut Metro corridor spans a length of 23 km with 13 stations. Construction of the Meerut Metro is progressing rapidly, and all stations are taking shape.