New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The Namo Bharat railway corridor between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut witnessed a sharp rise in commuter traffic during the festival season, according to NCRTC data.

According to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), the average daily ridership on the corridor is around 55,000 now, with the number surging past 60,000 on Bhai Dooj earlier this week.

Since the start of operations in October 2023, the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor has recorded over 1.76 crore cumulative journeys, with its highest single-day ridership touching 81,550, the NCRTC said.

The NCRTC said the trend points to a growing shift, where commuters are increasingly opting for the high-speed regional rail for travel during festivals.

Diwali, Bhai Dooj

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