The Delhi Metro holds the distinction of being the largest and busiest metro network in India, both in route length and daily ridership. Here’s a deeper look:
Total Route Length: 296+ km (as of 2024)
Total Number of Stations: More than 250
Operates across multiple lines — including Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet, Pink, Magenta, and Airport Express Line
Daily Ridership (pre-pandemic peak): Over 6 million passengers
Continues to see high footfall post-COVID recovery, especially on busy lines like Blue, Yellow, and Pink
Inaugurated: December 24, 2002
First line: Shahdara to Tis Hazari (Red Line)
Built and operated by: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Known for timely execution and global standards in infrastructure and safety
Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) with smart cards and tokens
Platform Screen Doors on select lines
Driverless Train Operations (DTO) – began with the Magenta Line in 2020
Uses solar energy for part of its electricity needs — one of the greenest metro systems globally
Certified by the United Nations as the first metro project in the world to get carbon credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Multiple awards for urban transport innovation, sustainability, and public service
Noida & Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
Gurugram, Faridabad, Bahadurgarh (Haryana)
Indian Railways
Interstate bus terminals (ISBTs)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (via Airport Express Line)
