NCRTC is transforming urban transit spaces by launching ‘MetroDesk,’ a co-working space at Ghaziabad Namo Bharat RRTS station. Featuring smart workstations, high-speed internet, and IoT-enabled infrastructure, it will cater to startups, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals. This initiative enhances convenience, productivity, and networking while redefining the role of transit hubs in modern urban work culture.
Key Features of MetroDesk:
- Strategic Location: Situated in the concourse area of the station, ensuring easy access for daily commuters.
- Capacity: 42 open workstations, 11 private cabins, and 2 meeting rooms, accommodating over 50 professionals.
- Tech-Enabled Setup: Smart access via biometric entry and digital key cards, IoT-enabled lighting and climate control, video conferencing, and high-speed fiber-optic internet.
- Convenience & Productivity: Plug-and-play workstations, wireless screen sharing, and automated meeting room scheduling.
Why Ghaziabad Namo Bharat Station?
The station’s high connectivity, located at the intersection of key roads along the Ghaziabad-Meerut route, and proximity to the Shahid Sthal Delhi Metro Station make it an ideal business hub.
Co-Working Spaces- A Growing Trend:
Co-working spaces have seen a surge in demand post-pandemic. Reports indicate India’s co-working market is expected to grow from USD 2.08 billion in 2025 to USD 2.91 billion by 2030, driven by cost efficiency, networking potential, and technological integration.
Economic & Urban Impact:
NCRTC is actively leveraging commercial spaces in and around Namo Bharat stations to enhance passenger amenities and generate Non-Fare Box Revenue. This move will transform stations into thriving business ecosystems while boosting economic activity in the region.
Conclusion:
MetroDesk at Ghaziabad Namo Bharat Station represents a new era of urban workspaces, merging transit convenience with workplace efficiency. As India’s co-working sector expands, such initiatives will reshape how professionals work, offering a cost-effective, tech-driven, and collaborative ecosystem within the nation’s growing transit infrastructure.
Source: NCRTC – Press Release | Images Credit: NCRTC
