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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 networkOver 1,000 km (2026)World ranking3rd largest metro networkOldest metroKolkata Metro (1984)Largest metroDelhi Metro (about 375 km)First metro cityKolkataIndia's first monorailMumbai Monorail List of Metro Railway in India Sr No.Name of the Metro Rail CorporationAbbreviationStateImageOfficial Website1Agra MetroUttar Pradeshupmetrorail.com2Ahmedabad MetroGMRC - Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation LimitedGujarathttps://www.gujaratmetrorail.com/3Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation LimitedBMRC – Namma MetroKarnatakawww.bmrc.co.in4Chennai Metro RailCMRLTamil Naduhttps://chennaimetrorail.org/5Delhi Metro Rail Corporation LimitedDMRCDelhi, Haryana, UPwww.delhimetrorail.com6Gurugram Rapid Metro/ Rapid Metro Gurgaon Haryanahttp://rapidmetrogurgaon.com7Hyderabad Metro RailHMRLTelanganahttps://hmrl.co.in/8Indore and Bhopal Metro MPMRCLMadhya Pradeshmpmetrorail.com9Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited JMRCLRajasthanhttp://transport.rajasthan.gov.in/10Kanpur Metro RailUttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)https://upmetrorail.com/11Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Limited KMRLKeralahttp://kochimetro.org.12Kolkata Metro Corporation LimitedKMRCWest Bengalhttps://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/13 Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited / Uttar Pradesh UPMRCUttar Pradeshupmetrorail.com14Mumbai MetroMaharashtraMaha Mumbai Metro / MMRDAreliancemumbaimetro.com15Navi Mumbai MetroMaharashtraOperated by CIDCO16Nagpur Metro RailNagpur MetroMaharashtrahttp://metrorailnagpur.com/17Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited NMRCLUttar Pradeshhttp://www.nmrcnoida.com/18Patna MetroBiharOperated by PMRC19Pune MetroMaha-Metro & Pune IT City Metro Rail LtdMaharashtrahttps://www.punemetrorail.org/#Metro Rail Full List 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. ProjectStatusKanpur MetroOperational, expandingAgra MetroOperational (first corridor)Indore and Bhopal MetroOperational (first sections)Patna MetroOperational (first section)Surat MetroUnder constructionChennai Metro Phase 2Under constructionNagpur, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru extensionsUnder constructionMeerut, Thane, Nashik and othersPlanned 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. Back To Top ^ 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. Related Reading Water Metro in India Mumbai Monorail Mumbai Local Train Bullet Trains in India 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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