India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing metro rail networks in the world, with rapid transit systems transforming urban transportation across major cities. The country's metro systems have become symbols of modern infrastructure development, connecting millions of commuters daily and significantly reducing traffic congestion in densely populated metropolitan areas.
From the historic Kolkata Metro, which began operations in 1984 as India's first metro system, to the extensive Delhi Metro network that spans over 390 kilometers, Indian metros showcase cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering. Cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune have also developed comprehensive metro networks that integrate seamlessly with other modes of public transport, making urban mobility more efficient and sustainable.
14 metro systems in ๐ฎ๐ณ India
Mass rapid transit system serving Delhi and its adjoining satellite cities in the National Capital Region of India.
Namma Metro, the second longest operational metro network in India, serving Bengaluru city.
Rapid transit system serving Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region in Maharashtra.
The first operational rapid transit system in India, serving Kolkata and West Bengal.
Rapid transit system serving Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The 4th longest metro system in India.
Third longest operational metro network in India, serving Hyderabad, Telangana.
Mass rapid transit system serving Pune with 3 lines covering 54.14 km.
Modern rapid transit through Kochiโs urban corridor, connecting Aluva, Edappally, MG Road and Tripunithura.
UPMRCโs north-south rapid transit spine linking Lucknow Airport, Charbagh, Hazratganj and Munshipulia.
Maha Metro network serving Nagpur with Aqua and Orange corridors across key city neighbourhoods.
GMRC metro network connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar with east-west and north-south city corridors.
Emerging metro system for Indore, planned around the Super Corridor, city centre and key growth districts.
MPMRCLโs metro network for Bhopal, designed to connect major residential, education and commercial zones.
Upcoming urban rail network for Patna, planned to connect Danapur, Patna Junction, Gandhi Maidan and Khemni Chak.
Separate rapid rail guides for city-to-city corridors that connect with metro networks.
Namo Bharat RRTS
Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram, with Delhi Metro connection guidance near key NCR stations.