Imagine reaching Gurugram from Greater Noida in just over an hour even during peak hours. This could soon become reality. Over the last few months, concrete steps have been taken towards a Namo Bharat train corridor extension that would directly connect Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, and Greater Noida.
This proposed rapid-rail line is expected to ease commuting woes, reduce travel times, and integrate better with other upcoming regional transit infrastructure.
What is the Namo Bharat Corridor?
This project is part of the NCRTC’s (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) push to build multiple Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors under the “Namo Bharat” brand. These are semi-high-speed lines meant to provide faster, high-frequency connectivity across NCR cities.
The corridor runs between Delhi and Meerut (82 km) with multiple stops including Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Muradnagar. A 55-kilometre stretch between New Ashok Nagar (Delhi) and Meerut South (U.P.) is fully operational. The sections yet to open include:
- Sarai Kale Khan → New Ashok Nagar (Delhi side)
- Meerut South → Modipuram (Meerut side)
The Delhi–Meerut RRTS (Namo Bharat) is part of a larger plan to build eight RRTS corridors across the National Capital Region, with three priority corridors already in the pipeline (Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut, Delhi–Gurugram–SNB–Alwar, and Delhi–Panipat)
The Gurugram-to-Greater Noida corridor is being conceived to pass via Faridabad, thus, linking Haryana and Uttar Pradesh more efficiently.
A top design speed of 180 km/h, frequent service (every 5-7 minutes), and modern track alignments are some of the key features of this rapid rail corridor. It will connect with other Namo Bharat projects (for example, the Ghaziabad-Jewar Airport corridor) to build a networked rapid transit system.
How Will It Ease Greater Noida-Gurugram Commute?
With trains expected to run at high speeds (up to 180 km/h) and have fewer stoppages relative to road travel, the time between Greater Noida and Gurugram is expected to drop to about 60 minutes compared to 2-2.5 hours by car, bus or even the Metro.
With a fast, reliable public transit option, many who currently rely on private vehicles or buses may shift modes. That could ease pressure on highways, roads, and existing transit services between the regions.
The line is designed to interlink with other key transit corridors, including the Ghaziabad-Jewar airport project. That means someone from Greater Noida getting to Gurugram could use this corridor (with possibly one interchange) instead of multiple transfers or long road travel.
What Will Be the Stations?
Here are the proposed and likely stations along the Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida/Greater Noida corridor:
- IFFCO Chowk (Gurugram): Starting point on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway.
- Sector 54, Golf Course Road (Gurugram): Provides access to central Gurugram neighborhoods.
- Bata Chowk (Faridabad): First major stop in Faridabad.
- Sectors 85-86 (Faridabad): Another stop within Faridabad, in the intersection / divider road region.
- Sector 142-168 (Noida): A station planned in Noida area.
- Surajpur (Greater Noida): Terminal station for this stretch in Greater Noida. Also connection point to the future Ghaziabad-Jewar Airport corridor.
Initially, six stations are confirmed, but reports say the number might increase up to nine depending on alignments and demand.
When Is It Expected?
The approval for the corridor (Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida/Greater Noida) was granted by Haryana government in early May 2025, after NCRTC made a formal request. The geo-technical survey for the Greater Noida-Gurugram extension of Namo Bharat train corridor has been completed. That means ground-level assessments (soil, terrain etc.) are done.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under preparation and is expected to be ready in about three months. Once the DPR is submitted, further approvals (UP, Haryana, perhaps central) will follow.
The estimated cost of this project is around Rs 15,000 crore.
Source : News 18
