Namo Bharat Premium Coach vs Standard: Fares and Lounges
Short answer: The Premium coach is the first coach towards Meerut and the last coach towards Delhi on Namo Bharat trains. Between Namo Bharat stops it costs Rs 5 to Rs 40 more than Standard. For example, Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut South is Rs 190 instead of Rs 160. Anyone with a Premium ticket can use it. Meerut Metro has no Premium coach.
Key facts
| Where is it | First coach towards Meerut, last coach towards Delhi |
| Which trains | Namo Bharat only, not Meerut Metro |
| What you get | Lounge access, a less crowded ride, vending machines, reclining seats with footrests |
| Seat reservation | None. You choose the coach, not the seat |
| Extra fare | Rs 5 to Rs 40 between Namo Bharat stops |
| Lounge stations | 12 (listed below) |
What is different in the Premium coach?
NCRTC describes Premium as a less crowded coach with reclining seats, footrests and vending machines, plus access to a lounge at some stations. All other coaches are Standard. Both coach types are on the same train, with the same stops, so Premium does not make you faster. It makes the ride more comfortable, mainly when the Standard coaches are busy.
Who can use the Premium coach?
Any passenger who buys a Premium ticket for a pair of Namo Bharat stations. The portal states no other condition, such as age or membership. Premium is not available if either end of your trip is a Meerut Metro only station, such as Meerut Central or Daurli. Ride Standard there, or change trains at a shared station. NCRTC's settings also show an upgrade option as switched on, but we found no description of how it works, so ask at the counter before relying on it.
The coach next to the Premium coach is reserved for women. Children and persons with disability may also use it.
How much extra is the Premium fare?
These are NCRTC matrix fares. The fare is the same in both directions. Check any other pair in our fare chart.
| Trip | Standard | Premium | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghaziabad to Guldhar | Rs 20 | Rs 25 | Rs 5 |
| Sarai Kale Khan to Anand Vihar | Rs 50 | Rs 60 | Rs 10 |
| Anand Vihar to Meerut South | Rs 130 | Rs 155 | Rs 25 |
| Sarai Kale Khan to Meerut South | Rs 160 | Rs 190 | Rs 30 |
| Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram | Rs 210 | Rs 250 | Rs 40 |
On a short hop the extra is small. On the full Delhi to Meerut ride it is Rs 30 to Rs 40, so you can decide by how crowded you expect the train to be. See also Namo Bharat fares.
Which stations have a Premium lounge?
The portal's platform data lists a lounge at 12 stations:
- Delhi: New Ashok Nagar, Anand Vihar
- Ghaziabad side: Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Murad Nagar
- Modinagar: Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North
- Meerut: Meerut South, Begumpul
At most of these the note says the lounge is at the Meerut end of the platform. New Ashok Nagar lists one at the Meerut end for Meerut-bound trains and one at the Delhi end for Delhi-bound trains. Sarai Kale Khan and Modipuram show no lounge. Platform notes at Shatabdi Nagar, MES Colony and Daurli also mention a lounge in free text, so confirm on the platform.
How do I find the Premium coach on the platform?
- Choose Premium in the app or at the ticket counter. The journey planner on our home page shows whether a pair has Premium.
- Walk towards the Meerut end of the platform if you travel towards Meerut, or the Delhi end if you travel towards Delhi.
- Board the first coach towards Meerut or the last coach towards Delhi.
Good to know
- A Premium ticket is for the coach, not a seat.
- Pets and bicycles are not allowed in any coach.
- New to the line? Read the first-timer guide.
What is not confirmed yet
NCRTC has not published lounge opening hours, what the lounge offers, or how the upgrade option works. Its matrix also lists a Premium amount for some pairs that include a Meerut Metro only station, but the booking rule says Premium is only on Namo Bharat, so we do not show it.
Sources and last check
- NCRTC Namo Bharat portal (namobharat.ncrtc.in): Premium and Standard fare matrix, FAQ, platform and lounge data. Read on 12 November 2026.
- mymeerutmetro.com station pages, built from the same portal station data and rechecked on 12 November 2026.
Last reviewed: 12 November 2026. We update this page when NCRTC announces a change. See our editorial policy. Found a mistake? Tell us.
This is an independent guide. It is not an NCRTC or government website and it does not speak for NCRTC, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation.