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flag The ADB completed $1.05 billion in financing for India’s Delhi-Meerut RRTS, cutting travel time to one hour and cutting emissions by 258,000 tons annually.

flag The Asian Development Bank has approved a final $299 million loan, completing $1.05 billion in financing for India’s Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System. flag The 82-kilometer rail line, part of the National Capital Region’s priority infrastructure, cuts travel time between Delhi and Meerut from over three hours to about one hour. flag As of August 2025, 55 kilometers are operational with 11 stations in service. flag Designed for high-speed, frequent commuter service at up to 180 km/h, the system aims to reduce carbon emissions by over 258,000 tons annually and support sustainable urban growth. flag ADB provided technical assistance, and the project is implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation with co-financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Japan Fund.

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