New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): With the inauguration oftwo new sections of the Delhi Metro on the Pink Line andMagenta Line on 8 March, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation(DMRC) has further strengthened its position as India'slargest operational metro rail network and a key pillar of thecountry's rapidly expanding urban rail ecosystem. ETRO ote x 已移除广告。详情 The latest expansion highlights the continued growth of metro systems across India, with the national operational metro networknow exceeding 1,143 kilometres across 26 cities, making India the third-largest metro network in the world.Out of the 1.143 km operational metro network in India, the Delhi-NCR region accounts for approximately 416 km, including 303stations This includes integration with: Noida-Greater Noida Metro: ~29 km with 21 stations Together, these systems provide seamless connectivity between Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Gurugram, forming one of thelargest urban transit networks in the region. Delhi Metro alone contributes over 55% of the total daily passenger journeys undertaken across metro systems in IndiaThe Delhi Metro currently operates 343 trains comprising 2,368 coaches, running approximately 4,508 train trips every day. The network collectively covers around 1,40,12 train kilometres daily, maintaining high-frequency services and efficientconnectivity across the National Capital Region. DMRC also maintains an exceptional punctuality rate of about 999%. placing it among the most reliable metro systems in theworld. x 已移除广告。详情 After facing disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2022, the Delhi Metro network has witnessed a steadyrecovery and sustained growth in passenger numbers. Passenger journey data for the past two years shows a clear upward trend: 2024: 2,283.5 million passenger journeys (around 223.5 crore), averaging 62.39 lakh passengers daily 2025: 2,358.03 million passenger journeys (around 235.8 crore), averaging 64.60 lakh passengers daily The rising numbers
