India’s Metro Revolution: From Miles to Milestones

August 12, 2025 1:21 PM

India’s Metro Revolution: From Miles to Milestones

Over the years, India’s metro rail network has flourished rapidly, facilitating lakhs of commuters daily. With newer metro lines in various cities, the service has become a new lifeline for the cities in modern India. From the first tracks laid in Delhi’s expanding suburbs in the early 2000s to the bustling, tech-powered networks now weaving over 20 Indian cities, India’s metro story is a symbol of its urban awakening.  What began as a cautious step into mass rapid transit has evolved i...

Prime Minister Modi shares memorable moments from Mumbai Metro journey after flag-off

October 7, 2024 8:51 AM

Prime Minister Modi shares memorable moments from Mumbai Metro journey after flag-off

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a video clip highlighting some "memorable moments" of his ride on the Mumbai Metro. In the video, the Prime Minister was pictured interacting with youth, labourers and other commuters during the metro journey. "Memorable moments from the Mumbai Metro. Here are highlights from yesterday's metro journey," PM Modi said in a post on X. In one of the frames, PM Modi was seen enjoying music as a girl sings a song while playing a guitar sitting next to him...

PM Modi to inaugurate second phase of Ahmedabad Metro, Connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate second phase of Ahmedabad Metro, Connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

Gujarat is on the verge of a major advancement in public transportation with the launch of the highly anticipated Metro Rail Extension, according to an official release. Developed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) in partnership with the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India, this project aims to expand the metro network, connecting key locations between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The new extension will link crucial areas such as GNLU, PDEU, Gift City, Raysan, Randesan, D...