As of January 2025, India has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its metro rail network to over 1,000 kilometers of operational lines, positioning it as the third-largest in the world, following China and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kolkata Metro Initiation (1984):<\/strong> India\u2019s journey into metro rail transit began with the Kolkata Metro in 1984, marking the country\u2019s first foray into urban rapid transit systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delhi Metro Expansion (2002):<\/strong> The inauguration of the Delhi Metro in 2002 signified a major advancement, introducing a modern and extensive metro system that has since become India\u2019s largest, with an operational network of 395 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delhi Metro Phase-IV Extension (January 2024):<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 2.8 km stretch between Janakpuri and Krishna Park, contributing to the network\u2019s ex<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS (January 2024):<\/strong> The 13 km segment of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), known as the Namo Bharat corridor, was opened, enhancing regional<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kolkata Underwater Metro (March 2024):<\/strong> Kolkata introduced India\u2019s first underwater metro line beneath the Hooghly River, featuring a 520-meter tunnel traversed in 45 seconds, showcasing engineerin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As of January 2025, India has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its metro rail network to over 1,000 kilometers of operational lines, positioning it as the third-largest in the world, following China and the United States. 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