The proposed Namo Bharat extension from Meerut to Rishikesh has received approval. The move could shorten travel time and improve access to key pilgrimage and tourism centres.
The dream of faster and more seamless travel between Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand has moved a step closer to reality. The proposed extension of the Namo Bharat regional rail service from Meerut to Rishikesh has received approval, paving the way for a major boost in connectivity between the two states.
As part of the plan, the existing Namo Bharat corridor will be extended from Modipuram in Meerut to Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh. Officials have confirmed that work on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) will begin soon, with a survey for the proposed 150-km stretch set to be undertaken in the coming months.
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