A high-level Spanish business delegation visited the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor on Thursday, accompanied by senior officials of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).
The visit commenced at the state-of-the-art Namo Bharat Depot at Duhai, Ghaziabad, where the delegates received an overview of the advanced maintenance facilities and processes employed to ensure the reliability and operational efficiency of the Namo Bharat services.
The delegation then boarded the Namo Bharat train at Duhai Depot Namo Bharat Station and travelled through various stations along the corridor. During the journey, the delegates were briefed on the commuter-centric design of the train and its modern onboard features.
They appreciated the seamless regional travel experience offered by this new-age mode of transport.
At Anand Vihar Namo Bharat Station, the delegation was briefed on the station’s design and the initiatives taken by NCRTC to ensure Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) with other transport systems.
This integration aims to enable smooth connectivity and enhance the commuter experience across the wider mobility network.
Following the station visits, the delegation proceeded to GatiShakti Bhawan, NCRTC Corporate Office, where they interacted with the NCRTC leadership team. The delegates were welcomed, and an address was delivered by Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of NCRTC.
The Spanish delegation appreciated the innovative approach adopted by NCRTC in implementing this first-of-its-kind regional transit system in India.
A detailed presentation was made by senior NCRTC officers on Namo Bharat, covering an overview of the project, the technologies deployed, future opportunities, and best practices followed during implementation.
Throughout the visit, the delegation commended the project’s emphasis on safety, operational excellence, modern technology integration and its contribution to shaping sustainable, commuter-friendly regional mobility.
