NCRTC Boosts Connectivity with Key Budget Allocation

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation has been allocated over Rs 2,900 crore in the 2025-26 Union Budget. Following PM Modi's inauguration, the rapid rail connects Delhi to Meerut, reducing travel time to 40 minutes. The budget reflects a slight reduction from the previous year's revised estimates.

The Union Budget for 2025-26 has earmarked over Rs 2,900 crore for the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), marking a milestone in the expansion of India's first regional rapid rail project. The allocation was revealed in Saturday's budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a 13-km stretch of the NCRTC corridor, linking Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar. This sets the stage for a transformative commuting experience, enabling travel from Delhi to Meerut in a mere 40 minutes, with current operational stations at Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar.

This 82-km Regional Rapid Transit System corridor comprises 16 stations, with additional connections planned through the Meerut metro. Featuring a comprehensive network, it significantly enhances regional connectivity. This allocation, although slightly less than the Rs 3,855 crore in last year's revised estimates, underscores the government's commitment to transport infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)