India Adds 700 km of Metro Lines in a Decade, Says Housing Minister

21 Aug 2024 CW Team

India has achieved a significant milestone in urban transportation with over 700 kilometres of new metro lines made operational in the past decade. This was highlighted by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, emphasising the government's commitment to improving urban mobility and reducing congestion in major cities.

The expansion of metro networks across the country has been a key focus of urban development policies, aimed at providing efficient, reliable, and sustainable public transportation options. This massive addition to the metro infrastructure spans various cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, among others, reflecting the government's push to enhance urban connectivity and support economic growth.

The minister attributed this rapid expansion to the government's proactive approach in facilitating metro projects through policy support, funding, and collaboration with state governments. The metro systems have not only eased traffic congestion but also significantly reduced travel time for millions of commuters, offering a more eco-friendly alternative to road transport.

Moreover, the extension of metro lines into suburban areas has played a crucial role in decongesting city centres and promoting balanced urban development. The ongoing metro projects, which are in various stages of construction and planning, are expected to further extend the network by hundreds of kilometres in the coming years.

This achievement underscores India's growing focus on modernising its urban transport infrastructure, aligning with global trends towards sustainable and integrated urban mobility solutions. The government remains committed to expanding metro connectivity, with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for urban residents and supporting the country's economic development.

Infrastructure Transport

08 Oct 2025

GMLR’s First Flyover To Open By May 2026, Says BMC

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that the first flyover of the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project will be ready for use by May 2026.The GMLR, one of Mumbai’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, involves a 12.2-kilometre corridor comprising tunnels, flyovers, and interchanges, built at an estimated cost of Rs 140 billion. The project aims to provide a seamless connection between Mumbai’s western and eastern suburbs, drastically reducing travel time and congestion.The first phase features a 1.2-kilometre flyover, beginning near Dindoshi Court and extendi..

Assam Awaits Nod For Rs 60 Billion Brahmaputra Tunnel

Assam’s ambitious Rs 60 billion underwater tunnel project, India’s first to be built beneath a major river, is awaiting Union Cabinet approval, according to a report by The Times of India. The proposed tunnel will connect Numaligarh and Gohpur under the Brahmaputra River, significantly improving road connectivity and strengthening strategic infrastructure near Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China.Estimated to take five years to complete, the project marks a major milestone in India’s transport and defence infrastructure planning. “The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is ready and will s..

Kochi Set To Commission South India’s First Hydrogen Station

Kerala is gearing up to embrace the fuel of the future — green hydrogen, with South India’s first green hydrogen plant and refuelling station nearing commissioning on the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) premises. The project marks a major milestone in India’s clean energy transition and could soon power the Kochi Water Metro and selected e-feeder services of the Kochi Metro.The project is being implemented by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in collaboration with CIAL, featuring a 1,000-kilowatt facility at Nedumbassery. BPCL has also finalised plans for a second hydrogen ..