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The Union Minister also stated that a total of 247.68 km of metro rail network is currently operational across these states.

Metro rail expansion in South India: Over 250 km new lines coming up across 3 states

December 14, 2025 9:10 am

Metro Rail Expansion in South India: Currently, about 1,083 km of metro rail network, including RRTS corridors is operational across 25 cities in the country.

The Metro Rail Projects are cost intensive which requires extensive appraisal in terms of Metro Rail Policy, 2017

Centre cites 5 reasons for rejection of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore and Madurai metro rail plans

December 08, 2025 4:24 pm

Tamil nadu metro project update, Metro rail policy 2017: India is rapidly expanding its metro rail network, with around 1,083 km of metro and RRTS corridors currently operational across 25 cities in the country.

The project marks a major milestone in transforming Kerala’s capital, promising to redefine urban mobility and accelerate Thiruvananthapuram’s development.

Thiruvananthapuram Metro rail project: Kerala govt approves Phase 1 alignment - check route, length, station list

November 08, 2025 6:57 pm

Thiruvananthapuram Metro project: The Kerala government has approved the Phase 1 alignment of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project, which will be executed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

This new train is being inducted into service after mandatory testing and service trials.

Bangalore Metro Yellow Line: Namma Metro to increase train frequency from November 1

October 31, 2025 9:27 pm

Bangalore Metro Yellow Line, BMRCL Yellow Line update: The move is aimed at providing a smoother and more reliable travel experience for commuters while reducing waiting times.

Chennai Metro Rail has reported zero accidents due to door entrapment

Chennai Metro Phase 1: CMRL to install Anti-Drag Passenger Door feature on 52 trains - Here's why

October 27, 2025 9:32 pm

Chennai Metro Anti-Drag feature: Currently, CMRL’s metro trains are fitted with automatic sliding doors equipped with an obstacle detection system that identifies objects obstructing the doors during closure at stations.

Fadnavis, Shinde flag off first train: Metro Line 4 trial run begins in Thane

September 22, 2025 7:34 pm

To become crucial link connecting Thane and Mumbai’s commercial hubs

The Kolkata Metro Tourist Smart Cards are available at all booking counters of Metro stations.

Durga Puja 2025: Kolkata Metro offers unlimited journeys with Tourist Smart Card

September 18, 2025 5:33 pm

Kolkata Metro Durga Puja Latest News: To manage the festive rush during Durga Puja in the 'City of Joy', the country’s oldest metro network, has announced unlimited rides for Tourist Smart Card holders.

The annual metro budget for the financial year 2025-26 is Rs 34,807 crore.

What is the operational length of metro rail networks in Uttar Pradesh?

August 10, 2025 4:15 pm

Total length of operational metro rail network in Uttar Pradesh: During the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha MP Dimple Yadav asked Minister of State (MoS) for Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Tokhan Sahu about the current operational length of metro networks in Uttar Pradesh and their average daily ridership, city-wise.

'Not viable': Bhubaneswar metro project hangs in balance as Odisha govt cancels tender

July 28, 2025 7:07 am

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik had laid the foundation stone of the project on January 1, 2024, months before the simultaneous polls.

This urban mode of transport system is available across 24 cities.

What is the operational length of metro rail network in India? Check state-wise data

July 27, 2025 3:29 pm

Metro train network in India: From under-river (below Hooghly River in Kolkata) tunnels to driverless trains (Delhi Metro) and water metros (Kochi), India is setting new standards in modern urban mobility.