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flag India’s metro network grew to 1,095 km across 26 cities by 2025, becoming the world’s third-largest, boosting mobility and financial health in major urban areas.

flag India’s metro rail network expanded from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to about 1,095 km in 26 cities by 2025, becoming the world’s third-largest system. flag Driven by a fivefold increase in annual funding to Rs 29,550 crore, the expansion improved urban mobility, reduced congestion, and lowered household transport costs. flag A study by the Economic Advisory Council found metro access correlates with stronger financial health, including fewer missed loan payments and more early repayments in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. flag Delhi Metro recorded a record 235.8 crore trips in 2025, averaging over 64 million daily journeys, with a 99.9% punctuality rate. flag Innovations include Kochi’s Water Metro and a world-first signaling system on the Delhi–Meerut RRTS corridor.

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