Sun, 18 Oct, 2026, 08:30 pm
Reported by Business Today
From London’s historic Underground to Tokyo’s vast and complex network, the world’s biggest cities rely on metro systems to keep millions of people moving every day. Among the 18 metro systems featured on the list, Delhi Metro stands out as India’s largest and busiest, with more than 2.
3 billion trips recorded in 2025, 13 high-capacity lines, 303 stations and 258 miles of route, CNN reported on SaturdayDelhi MetroDelhi opened its first Metro line in 2002, becoming the second city in India after Kolkata to gain a metro. The network expanded rapidly as the capital faced severe congestion and air pollution after its population doubled between 1981 and 1998.
Delhi Metro now serves Delhi and nearby cities including Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noiza and Ghadiabad. Its trains have reportedly helped reduce private car use and traffic accidents and drastically cut pollution. India’s Central Road Research Institute estimates that using the Metro saves commuters an estimated 66 minutes per day compared with driving.
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