India, Feb. 18 -- The upcoming Meerut Metro is set to become the fastest metro service in the country, with a maximum operational speed of 120 km/h, significantly cutting travel time across the city.

The service will operate on a 21 km corridor between Meerut South and Modipuram with 12 stations, covering the entire stretch in around 30 minutes, including stoppages at all stations, the official said on Monday.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Meerut Metro will run on the same tracks and infrastructure as the semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains, creating an integrated transport model that combines regional rapid transit with city metro services, the official said.

According to the official, the metro will feature modern st...