Archive · 7 Nov 2025
India to Expand Rapid Transit Systems to More Cities
Imagine India is building super-fast trains, like the RRTS, to connect big cities.
The government minister said they plan to build similar fast train systems in many more cities across the country.
India already has a lot of metro train lines, making it one of the biggest in the world, and they are adding even more.
They are also putting electric buses in smaller towns to help people travel cleanly.
Sometimes, it's hard for people to get to the metro station from their homes, so the government wants to fix that 'last mile' problem.
The Delhi Metro will help manage these new projects.
This is all part of a big meeting about how cities can grow better with good ways to travel.
Transport systems similar to RRTS will be developed in major Indian cities, announced Union Minister Manohar Lal.
India's metro network is the third-largest globally and is projected to become the second-largest soon.
10,000 electric buses will be deployed across smaller cities under the PM e-Bus Sewa initiative.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will act as the nodal agency for executing various transport projects.
The 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Gurugram focused on the theme 'Urban Development and Mobility Nexus'.
- Who
- Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and other officials
- What
- Announced plans for RRTS-like transport systems in other major cities, highlighted India's growing metro network, and discussed the deployment of electric buses.
- When
- Friday (referring to the date of the conference)
- Where
- Gurugram (at the Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2025)
- Why
- To enhance urban mobility, promote sustainable transport, and drive socio-economic growth.
Government Perspective
Challenges
Expansion of Transport Systems
Government Perspective
Union Minister Manohar Lal announced plans to develop transport systems similar to the RRTS in other major Indian cities.
Challenges
While expansion is planned, specific timelines and funding for these new RRTS-like systems in other cities are not detailed in the article.
Metro Network Growth
Government Perspective
India has become the third-largest metro network globally and is set to become the second largest.
Challenges
Despite the growing metro network, improving metro ridership is hindered by last-mile connectivity challenges.
- Event
- 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2025
- Key Announcement
- Development of RRTS-like transport systems in major cities
- Metro Network Status
- Third-largest in the world, soon to be second-largest
- Electric Bus Deployment
- 10,000 e-buses under PM e-Bus Sewa, 100 for Gurugram
- Nodal Agency for Projects
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via DMIL
- Theme of Conference
- Urban Development and Mobility Nexus
- Organizers
- MoHUA, Government of India, Government of Haryana, Institute of Urban Transport (India), Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL)