Enhancing Urban Mobility: India's Metro Rail Transformation


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New Delhi, May 23, 2023, By Our Correspondent


The swift urbanization and growing population densities in Indian cities have presented numerous
challenges, such as significant traffic congestion and environmental pollution. However, the metro
rail system has emerged as a promising solution for countless urban residents, providing them with a
dependable, efficient, and environmentally conscious means of travel.Prior to 2014, a mere five
cities in India boasted a modest 229 kilometres of metro rail networks.As of April 2023, a staggering
860 kilometres of metro lines are operational across 20 cities.Moreover, the pace of progress has
soared, as the country witnessed a remarkable shift from a monthly average of 0.68 kilometres of
commissioned metro lines before May 2014 to an impressive 5.6 kilometres per month (as on April
2023).