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India's metro boom: From one city to a network set to overtake the US

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What happened

India's metro network has expanded significantly, now spanning 26 cities.

The nation is nearing the US in metro network length, trailing only China.

This rapid growth has occurred primarily within the last decade.

Key facts

  • India's metro network has expanded significantly, now spanning 26 cities.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:19:08 UTC.

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