PM Modi launches Pune Metro projects, says India’s metro network increased from 248 km to 1,200 km in 12 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pink Line of Pune’s Metro system and, via video link, marked the start of four additional corridors slated for Phase‑II expansion. He noted that India’s overall metro length has grown from 248 km to about 1,200 km over the past twelve years, reflecting significant rapid urban rail development across the country.