Blitz Bureau
THE nation achieved a major milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in Metro network, solidifying its position as the world’s thirdlargest Metro system.
The remarkable achievement followed the announcement of new projects and the Namo Bharat initiative for Delhi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The journey of India’s Metro network, which began in 2002 with the launch of the Metro by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Delhi, has now reached this nationwide milestone. The transformation and expansion have been unprecedented under PM Modi’s leadership, particularly since 2014.
In the past decade, the Metro network has seen a threefold increase, with an additional 1,000 kilometres added to its length. The number of states with Metro services has grown from five to eleven, while the number of cities benefiting from metro connectivity has surged from five to 23.
Daily passenger ridership has also witnessed exponential growth, rising from 28 lakh in 2014 to over one crore, reflecting a 2.5 times increase. Furthermore, the total distance travelled by Metro trains has tripled, climbing from 86,000 kilometres to an impressive 2.75 lakh kilometres.
