Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Wins UMI 2026 Award

Why Is It in News?

On 24 October 2026, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) received recognition for passenger services and satisfaction on the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor at the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition.

About

The Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs through the Institute of Urban Transport (India), with support from the host state. It provides a platform to discuss urban transport, sustainable mobility, technological innovation and integrated transport systems.

The 19th edition was held on 23–24 October 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, under the theme “Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age.”

Key Points

1. Award: Award of Excellence for Metro Rail with Best Passenger Services and Satisfaction.
2. Recipient: National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), for the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor.
3. Award Presented By: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal.
4. Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
5. Conference Dates: 23–24 October 2026.
6. Additional Recognition: NCRTC also won first prize in the Best Exhibitor category for the second consecutive year.
7. Namo Bharat: India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
8. Passenger Journeys: The corridor recorded over 4.8 crore passenger journeys since phased operations began in October 2023.
9. Daily Ridership: It serves more than 1.1 lakh commuters daily, according to NCRTC.
10. Conference Theme: “Urban Accessibility and Liveability in Digital Age.”