New Delhi, March 15 -- India's metro rail network has witnessed rapid expansion over the past decade, emerging as a key pillar of urban infrastructure while delivering significant economic and social benefits, according to a recent government analysis highlighting the country's growing investment in modern mass transit systems.

The country's operational metro network has expanded from 248 km in 2014 to about 1,095 km in 2025, reflecting a sharp acceleration in urban mobility infrastructure. Alongside the increase in track length, metro services have expanded geographically from just five cities in 2014 to 26 cities by 2025, bringing mass rapid transit to a much larger share of India's urban population.

The expansion has positioned India...