How India Could Overtake the US as a Global Metro Rail Leader India's metro rail network has expanded dramatically over the past decade, covering more than 1,170 kilometers across 26 cities.
This rapid growth could soon propel India into second place globally behind China, surpassing the United States.
The expansion of India's metro network began modestly in 1984 with a single city, but it accelerated significantly by 2014, reaching 248 kilometers across five cities.