Metro Railways in India: Full List of Metro Rail Systems (2026)
Metro rail has transformed how India travels. As of 2026, India has become the third-largest metro network in the world, after China and the United States, with over 1,000 km of operational metro lines across more than 20 cities. From the oldest system in Kolkata to the newest lines in Indore, Agra and Patna, metros now carry crores of passengers every day. This page lists all the metro rail systems in India, running and upcoming, with links to detailed city guides and official websites.
| Total operational network | Over 1,000 km (2026) |
| World ranking | 3rd largest metro network |
| Oldest metro | Kolkata Metro (1984) |
| Largest metro | Delhi Metro (about 375 km) |
| First metro city | Kolkata |
| India’s first monorail | Mumbai Monorail |
List of Metro Railway in India
| Sr No. | Name of the Metro Rail Corporation | Abbreviation | State | Image | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra Metro | Uttar Pradesh | upmetrorail.com | ||
| 2 | Ahmedabad Metro | GMRC – Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited | Gujarat |  | https://www.gujaratmetrorail.com/ |
| 3 | Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited | BMRC – Namma Metro | Karnataka |  | www.bmrc.co.in |
| 4 | Chennai Metro Rail | CMRL | Tamil Nadu |  | https://chennaimetrorail.org/ |
| 5 | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited | DMRC | Delhi, Haryana, UP |  | www.delhimetrorail.com |
| 6 | Gurugram Rapid Metro/ Rapid Metro Gurgaon | Haryana |  | http://rapidmetrogurgaon.com | |
| 7 | Hyderabad Metro Rail | HMRL | Telangana |  | https://hmrl.co.in/ |
| 8 | Indore and Bhopal Metro | MPMRCL | Madhya Pradesh | mpmetrorail.com | |
| 9 | Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited | JMRCL | Rajasthan |  | http://transport.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
| 10 | Kanpur Metro Rail | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) |  | https://upmetrorail.com/ | |
| 11 | Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited | KMRL | Kerala |  | http://kochimetro.org. |
| 12 | Kolkata Metro Corporation Limited | KMRC | West Bengal |  | https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| 13 | Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited / Uttar Pradesh | UPMRC | Uttar Pradesh |  | upmetrorail.com |
| 14 | Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra |  | Maha Mumbai Metro / MMRDA reliancemumbaimetro.com | |
| 15 | Navi Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Operated by CIDCO | ||
| 16 | Nagpur Metro Rail | Nagpur Metro | Maharashtra |  | http://metrorailnagpur.com/ |
| 17 | Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited | NMRCL | Uttar Pradesh |  | http://www.nmrcnoida.com/ |
| 18 | Patna Metro | Bihar | Operated by PMRC | ||
| 19 | Pune Metro | Maha-Metro & Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd | Maharashtra |  | https://www.punemetrorail.org/# |
Metro Rail Lines in India
Agra Metro Railway
The Agra Metro serves the historic city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, with its first corridor now operational, connecting key tourist and city areas. It is run by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).
Ahmedabad Metro Railway
Ahmedabad Metro is built by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), earlier known as MEGA. It connects Ahmedabad with Gandhinagar in phases. Further details: Ahmedabad Metro.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited ( BMRC ) – Namma Metro
Namma Metro, meaning “Our Metro”, is run by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) and is one of the busiest metros in South India, with Purple and Green lines and major expansions underway. Further details: Namma Metro.
Chennai Metro Railway
Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) is a joint venture of the central and Tamil Nadu governments, operational since 2015, and is now expanding with a large Phase 2. Further details: Chennai Metro Rail.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ( DMRC )
The Delhi Metro (DMRC) is the largest metro in India at around 375 km, and it changed the face of urban transport in the country. It serves Delhi and parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and is now in Phase 4. Further details: Delhi Metro.
Gurugram Rapid Metro / Rapid Metro Gurgaon
The Rapid Metro in Gurugram connects with the Delhi Metro network and has been operated and maintained by DMRC since October 2019. Further details: Gurugram Rapid Metro.
Hyderabad Metro Rail
Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMRL) operates about 69 km across three lines (Red, Blue and Green) and was built as the world’s largest metro project under the Public-Private Partnership model. A large Phase 2 expansion, including an airport line, has been approved. Further details: Hyderabad Metro Rail.
Indore and Bhopal Metro
Madhya Pradesh’s first metros, in Indore and Bhopal, have opened their initial sections and are being extended in phases under the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL).
Jaipur Metro Rail
Jaipur Metro is the first metro in India to run on triple-storey elevated road and metro track , it is in Rajasthan India and Jaipur is the Capital of Rajasthan. It started it’s commercial service in 2015. Further details : Jaipur Metro Rail
Kanpur Metro Rail
Kanpur Metro, run by UPMRC, is operational and expanding across the city, one of the newer additions to India’s metro map. Further details: Kanpur Metro.
Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited ( KMRC )
Kochi Metro (KMRL), Kerala’s first metro, is India’s first integrated multi-mode transport system, and Kochi is also home to India’s first Water Metro feeder service. Further details: Kochi Metro.
Kolkata Metro Corporation Limited (KMRC)
The Kolkata Metro was India’s first metro, opened in 1984. It now includes India’s first under-river metro section beneath the Hooghly. Further details: Kolkata Metro.
Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow Metro is run by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), formerly LMRC. Further details: Lucknow Metro.
Mumbai Metro
The Mumbai Metro has grown from a single line into a large multi-line network that crossed 100 km in 2026, making Mumbai the second city in India after Delhi to reach that mark. It now includes the Blue Line (Versova to Ghatkopar), the Yellow and Red lines, and the fully underground Aqua Line (Line 3), which connects to the airport. Further details: Mumbai Metro.
Nagpur Metro
Nagpur Metro, in Maharashtra, was inaugurated in 2019 and is known as one of the greenest metros in India, run by Maha Metro. Further details: Nagpur Metro.
Navi Mumbai Metro
Navi Mumbai Metro, operated by CIDCO, serves the fast-growing Navi Mumbai region and is being extended in phases.
Noida Metro Rail
The Noida Metro (NMRC), the Aqua Line, is a joint venture of the central and Uttar Pradesh governments, serving Noida and Greater Noida. Further details: Noida Metro.
Patna Metro
Patna Metro, Bihar’s first metro, has opened its initial section and is being expanded, marking a big step for urban transport in the state.
Pune Metro
Pune Metro, operated by Maha Metro, runs two lines, the Purple Line (PCMC to Swargate) and the Aqua Line (Vanaz to Ramwadi), covering about 33 km, with the Pink Line to Hinjewadi opening in phases. Further details: Pune Metro.
Newly Opened and Upcoming Metro Projects
India’s metro network is expanding fast. Some of the newest operational metros include Kanpur, Agra, Indore, Bhopal and Patna. Many more cities and extensions are under construction or approved.
| Project | Status |
|---|---|
| Kanpur Metro | Operational, expanding |
| Agra Metro | Operational (first corridor) |
| Indore and Bhopal Metro | Operational (first sections) |
| Patna Metro | Operational (first section) |
| Surat Metro | Under construction |
| Chennai Metro Phase 2 | Under construction |
| Nagpur, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru extensions | Under construction |
| Meerut, Thane, Nashik and others | Planned or approved |
Metro projects are also proposed in cities such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jabalpur, Ranchi, Dehradun, Mysore and more, so the network will keep growing in the coming years.
FAQs
✅ How many cities in India have a metro?
As of 2026, more than 20 cities have operational metro systems, and India’s total metro network has crossed 1,000 km, making it the third-largest in the world. Many more cities are under construction or in the planning stage.
✅ Which is the largest metro in India?
The Delhi Metro is the largest, with around 375 km of operational network.
✅ Where is the first metro rail in India?
The Kolkata Metro was the first, opened in 1984.
✅ Which is the newest metro in India?
Recent additions include the Indore, Bhopal, Agra, Kanpur and Patna metros.
✅ What is a metro?
A metro, also called rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), is a high-capacity urban rail system, often running underground or on elevated tracks, designed to move large numbers of passengers quickly across a city.
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India’s metro story is one of the fastest urban transport expansions in the world, and with dozens of new corridors on the way, the network will keep growing every year. We will keep this page updated as new metros and lines open across the country.
Which city’s metro do you use? Tell us in the comments, and we will keep adding detailed city guides.
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