Archive · 7 Nov 2025
India's Metro Network Expansion and Urban Transit Initiatives Announced
A big meeting about how people travel in cities happened in Gurugram.
A government minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, opened it.
He announced some exciting new plans for India's metro system.
One plan is to help other countries build their own metros, like an international metro service.
Another plan is to make the metro trains connect better within cities for safer and easier travel.
They are also creating a special school to train people on how to run metros and come up with new ideas.
The minister said these steps will help India become a developed country by 2047.
India's metro system is already big and growing even faster.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition in Gurugram.
Key initiatives announced include the formation of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL) to expand metro networks globally.
A Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) will be developed to improve metro interconnectivity and provide safe, reliable transport.
A Delhi Metro Rail Academy and a Centre of Excellence will be established for capacity building and innovation in metro operations.
India ranks third globally in metro coverage and is projected to surpass the US in this metric within three years.
- Who
- Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu
- What
- Announced new metro and transit initiatives, including the establishment of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL) and an expanded Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Why
- To enhance transportation systems, improve accessibility in urban areas, drive positive changes in urban development, and achieve India's Vision 2047 goals.
Current State of Indian Metros
Future Vision for Indian Metros
Global Standing
Current State of Indian Metros
India currently ranks third globally in metro coverage.
Future Vision for Indian Metros
India is poised to surpass the United States in metro coverage within the next three years.
- Event Name
- 18th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition
- Inaugurator
- Manohar Lal Khattar (Union Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs and Energy)
- Location
- Gurugram, Haryana
- Date
- Friday
- Theme
- Easy Mode of Travelling
- Duration
- Three days
- Announced Initiatives
- Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) expansion, Delhi Metro Rail Academy, Centre of Excellence