Timetable & frequency

When trains run, how often, and roughly how long each journey takes.

Operating hours

Monday to Saturday 06:00 to 22:00
Sunday 08:00 to 22:00

On major festivals, NCRTC has previously started services earlier and run trains more frequently. These hours are typical and indicative. Check the NCRTC app on the day if you're travelling very early or very late.

See last train time for every station

Train frequency

Peak hours (roughly 8 to 11 AM and 5 to 8 PM) Every 5 to 8 minutes
Off-peak / daytime Every 10 to 15 minutes
Typical baseline (system average) Every ~10 minutes

Frequency is adjusted by NCRTC based on real-time demand, so treat this as a typical range rather than a fixed schedule.

On board

Standard Class

Regular seating, available in every train.

Premium Class (Business)

Wider seats and extra legroom, in a limited coach per train.

Women's Coach

Reserved coach available in every train.

Estimated journey time

Between key stations on the corridor. Full stop-by-stop times are on each route's page.

From \ To Sarai Kale Khan Anand Vihar Sahibabad Ghaziabad Meerut South Begumpul Modipuram
Sarai Kale Khan - 6 min 11 min 14 min 39 min 52 min 57 min
Anand Vihar 6 min - 5 min 8 min 32 min 45 min 50 min
Sahibabad 11 min 5 min - 3 min 27 min 40 min 45 min
Ghaziabad 14 min 8 min 3 min - 24 min 37 min 42 min
Meerut South 39 min 32 min 27 min 24 min - 12 min 17 min
Begumpul 52 min 45 min 40 min 37 min 12 min - 5 min
Modipuram 57 min 50 min 45 min 42 min 17 min 5 min -

Calculated at an average running speed of about 100 km/h with a short dwell allowance per stop, calibrated to NCRTC's reported 55 to 58 minute end to end time for the full 82 km corridor.

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Common questions

What time does the first Namo Bharat train run?

Services typically start around 6 AM on Monday to Saturday, and around 8 AM on Sunday. These are indicative hours; always check the NCRTC app for the current schedule.

How often do Namo Bharat trains run?

Roughly every 5 to 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes off-peak, with a typical baseline of about one train every 10 minutes.

Is there a women-only coach on Namo Bharat trains?

Yes, every Namo Bharat train includes a reserved coach for women, alongside Standard and Premium class seating.