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New Delhi: India has reached a significant milestone by expanding its metro network to 1,000 kilometers, making it the third-largest metro system globally.
This achievement comes alongside the announcement of new metro initiatives and the Namo Bharat initiative for Delhi under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
The metro journey in India began in 2002 with the inauguration of the modern metro system in Delhi by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Since then, the network has seen unprecedented growth, particularly under PM Modi since 2014, tripling its length with an additional 1,000 kilometers.
The number of states with metro services has increased from five to eleven, and the number of cities with metro connectivity has grown from five to 23. Daily ridership has surged from 2.8 million in 2014 to over 10 million, reflecting a 2.5-fold increase. Additionally, the total distance traveled by metro trains has tripled, rising from 86,000 kilometers to an impressive 275,000 kilometers.
The Centre, under PM Modi’s vision, is committed to providing seamless, affordable, and modern urban transport, enhancing travel ease and the quality of life for millions.
As part of these developments, PM Modi is scheduled to ride the Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station on Sunday morning. This ride will inaugurate the 13-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, built at an estimated cost of ₹4,600 crore, which will significantly improve regional connectivity and offer high-speed, comfortable travel options.
Additionally, PM Modi will inaugurate a 2.8-kilometer segment of the Delhi Metro Phase-IV between Janakpuri and Krishna Park, with an investment of ₹1,200 crore, marking the first operational section of this phase. This development will greatly benefit residents of West Delhi, including areas like Krishna Park, parts of Vikaspuri, and Janakpuri.
Furthermore, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 26.5-kilometer Rithala-Kundli section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, estimated to cost ₹6,230 crore. This new corridor will connect Rithala in Delhi to Nathupur (Kundli) in Haryana, enhancing connectivity across North-West Delhi and Haryana, particularly benefiting areas such as Rohini, Bawana, Narela, and Kundli.
These initiatives represent a significant advancement in India’s urban infrastructure, reflecting the government’s commitment to developing world-class transport systems that meet the needs of a rapidly growing urban population.
