In a move to make travel more affordable and attract more passengers, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has reduced the fare for premium coaches on the Namo Bharat train. The fare for traveling from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South in a premium coach has been reduced from ₹225 to ₹180. Similar fare reductions have been applied to other stations along the route.
Additionally, NCRTC has launched a state-of-the-art co-working space at the Ghaziabad Namo Bharat station, aimed at professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Equipped with modern technology and Internet of Things (IoT) services, this affordable workplace offers a productive environment for varied work needs.
Namo Bharat Premium Coach Fare Now
| From / To | New Ashok Nagar | Anand Vihar | Sahibabad | Ghaziabad | Guldhar | Duhai | Duhai Depot | Muradnagar | Modinagar South | Modinagar North | Meerut South |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ashok Nagar | – | 35 | 60 | 70 | 85 | 95 | 110 | 120 | 145 | 155 | 180 |
| Anand Vihar | 35 | – | 35 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 85 | 95 | 110 | 120 | 155 |
| Sahibabad | 60 | 35 | – | 35 | 35 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 95 | 110 | 130 |
| Ghaziabad | 70 | 50 | 35 | – | 25 | 35 | 35 | 50 | 70 | 95 | 110 |
| Guldhar | 85 | 60 | 35 | 25 | – | 25 | 35 | 35 | 60 | 70 | 95 |
| Duhai | 95 | 70 | 50 | 35 | 25 | – | 25 | 35 | 50 | 60 | 85 |
| Duhai Depot | 110 | 85 | 60 | 35 | 35 | 25 | – | 35 | 50 | 70 | 95 |
| Muradnagar | 120 | 95 | 70 | 50 | 35 | 25 | 35 | – | 25 | 35 | 70 |
| Modinagar South | 145 | 110 | 95 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 25 | – | 25 | 50 |
| Modinagar North | 155 | 120 | 110 | 95 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 35 | 25 | – | 35 |
| Meerut South | 180 | 155 | 130 | 110 | 95 | 85 | 95 | 70 | 50 | 35 | – |
Smart Co-Working Space Facilities
The newly launched co-working space at Ghaziabad station’s concourse level is designed specifically for modern professionals and entrepreneurs. It includes:
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42 open workstations
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11 private cabins
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2 fully equipped meeting rooms
These facilities support various work styles, including solo work, team collaboration, and client meetings. Amenities include:
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High-speed internet
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Plug-and-play workstations
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Biometric entry and digital keycard access
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Smart lighting and air-conditioning
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Automatic meeting room booking
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Video conferencing tools
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Wireless screen sharing
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Digital brainstorming zones
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QR-based cashless services like hot desk booking and vending machine access.
More Affordable Premium Travel
Passengers can now upgrade to premium class by paying only 20% more than the standard fare, down from the earlier 50% markup. This means the premium ticket now costs just 1.2 times the standard fare, instead of 1.5 times.
For example, if a standard ticket costs ₹100, a premium ticket will now cost only ₹120 instead of ₹150.
This fare reduction is expected to increase footfall in premium coaches, which had lower occupancy compared to standard coaches. With this change, passengers will also gain access to premium lounges, adding further value to their journey. NCRTC anticipates that this will boost overall ridership and revenue.
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