Ghaziabad Namo Bharat Station to get co-working spaces soon

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is set to launch a co-working space, named MetroDesk, at the Ghaziabad Namo Bharat Station. This innovative initiative aims to turn urban transit areas into dynamic business hubs, introducing a pioneering co-working model within the Namo Bharat network.

MetroDesk is tailored for professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses located in Ghaziabad and its surrounding regions. Situated in the station’s concourse, the co-working space will feature 42 open workstations, 11 private cabins, and 2 meeting rooms, catering to around 42 individuals and 11 businesses simultaneously. It promises high-speed internet and plug-and-play workstations to ensure productivity and convenience. Its central location within the station is designed to minimize commute times, offer easy accessibility, and enhance the overall efficiency for professionals working there,NCRTC stated in a press statement.

The Ghaziabad Namo Bharat Station’s strategic placement makes it a perfect location for working professionals. It’s located at a crucial intersection along the Ghaziabad-Meerut route, particularly near the Meerut Tiraha Mor, and benefits from close connectivity to the Shahid Sthal Delhi Metro Station, seeing significant foot traffic throughout the day.

To enhance the co-working experience and make it efficient, seamless and highly productive, this co-working space will be equipped with modern technologies where smart access through biometric entry and digital key cards will ensure secure, hassle-free access, while a dedicated platform will ensure seamless reservations, membership management, and cashless transactions. The workspaces will be IoT-enabled for smart lighting, climate control and automated scheduling for meeting rooms.

These workspaces will also have the facility of Video conferencing setups, wireless screen sharing, and tech-enabled brainstorming zones. There will also be QR-Based scan-and-use options for hot desks, vending machines, and feedback collection.

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Co-working spaces are a comparatively affordable alternative to traditional offices. These are workspaces where professionals from any sector or company can rent a space to work individually or in a group for desired time at a shared workspace. This cost-effective model will cater to startups, small businesses and remote professionals offering them the flexibility to attend meetings and work on projects in a professional environment while avoiding the high rents of commercial locations. Additionally, it will be a networking hub to foster collaboration and innovation, creating a sense of community.

While co-working spaces have been around for years, an acceleration in their demand have been witnessed due to the pandemic. A Cushman & Wakefield report highlights this demand surge which states that co-working operators leased 2.24 lakh seats across major cities last year, including 38,000 in Delhi-NCR. If a report from Mordor Intelligence is to be believed, India’s co-working market is projected to grow from USD 2.08 billion in 2025 to USD 2.91 billion by 2030.

Their growth can be accounted for factors like flexibility, cost efficiency, tech integrations, superior infrastructure, enhanced productivity and networking opportunities.Various commercial hotspots in Delhi-NCR like Nehru Place, Connaught Place, Noida, and Gurgaon are the major hubs for these spaces due to their favourable location, easy accessibility and the ability to tap into a catchment of professionals.

NCRTC is also earmarking commercial spaces within and around Namo Bharat stations to boost passenger amenities and generate Non-Fare Box Revenue. Beyond providing the transit services, this initiative will turn stations into business hubs, generating economic opportunities and making the Namo Bharat Corridor a model for modern urban transit.

Currently, Namo Bharat operates on a 55-km stretch from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South, covering eleven stations. The full 82-km corridor, along with the Meerut Metro, will be completed by 2025.