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Metro rail systems contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the reliance on fossil-fuel-based vehicles. Electric trains emit no direct pollutants, and initiatives like solar energy use in Delhi Metro underline their green credentials.
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Delhi Metro expansion: In March 2024, the Union Government approved two new corridors for Delhi Metro Phase-IV: Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block and Inderlok to Indraprastha. This expansion aims to enhance connectivity in the capital.
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Navi Mumbai Metro launch: After an eight-year delay, Navi Mumbai inaugurated its first metro line on November 28, 2023. Within 2.5 months, ridership had reached one million, generating Rs 2.55 crore in revenue. The system is planned to consist of five rail lines covering a total distance of 106.4 km.
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Delhi–Meerut RRTS inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System on October 20, 2023. This marks India's first regional rapid transit, with trains operating at speeds up to 160 km/h.
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Kochi Metro Phase 1B Completion: In March 2024, Kochi Metro completed Phase 1B, improving access to the port city and aiming to boost its average monthly ridership, which was 2.5 million in 2023.
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Lucknow Metro ridership surge: Lucknow Metro reported a significant increase in ridership, with an average daily count of approximately 73,476 passengers in 2023, reflecting growing public reliance on metro services.
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Bhopal and Indore Metro projects: Spanish engineering firm Ayesa secured a contract in October 2024 to design mechanical and electrical systems for upcoming metro stations in Bhopal and Indore, indicating progress in these cities' metro developments.
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Noida Metro's 5th anniversary: In January 2024, Noida Metro celebrated its fifth anniversary, reporting an average daily ridership exceeding 45,000, highlighting its growing importance in the region's public transport network.
