Urban Transportation Archives - Indian Infrastructure

Building for Growth: Economic gains key to assessing the impact of infrastructure investments in India

October 9, 2026

By Ashwani K. Muthoo, Director General, Independent Evaluation Office, New Development Bank India is no longer debating whether infrastructure drives economic growth. The more relevant question today is whether every infrastructure investment is delivering the […]

Interview with Dr Vikas Kumar: “Over 100 km of new lines will be added to Delhi Metro by 2030”

October 9, 2026

India’s urban rail sector is witnessing significant expansion, driven by rising passenger demand and the growing need for efficient, safe and sustainable public transportation. Metro rail networks are being developed and expanded across major cities, […]

Towards Integrated Mobility: RRTS, TOD and multimodal transportation gain traction

September 10, 2026

India’s metro rail sector has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, with operational metro routes expanding nearly fivefold. India’s operational metro network has grown from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to 1,150 […]

Growing Ridership: Key developments in the urban transport sector

September 10, 2026

The current daily ridership for urban metro networks in India stands at over 11.5 million, underlining the growing role of such networks in urban mobility. Over the past year, the sector marked several milestones, including […]

Interview with Shalabh Goel: “NCRTC provides new-age infrastructure with a commuter-first mindset”

September 10, 2026

The Namo-Bharat regional rapid transit system (RRTS), implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), marks a major step forward in India’s urban transport infrastructure. Designed to meet the growing mobility needs of the […]

Interview with Sushil Kumar: “Our aim is to create a connected and sustainable urban mobility system”

September 10, 2026

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key contributor to the transformation in the metro rail sector, with metro systems operational in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra, and ambitious plans for expansion. In an interview with Indian […]

Key Statistics: Progress in metro projects and PM-eBus Sewa allocations

September 10, 2026

Key Statistics: Funding status and new projects sanctioned in the metro rail sector

September 10, 2026

Building for Growth: Economic gains key to assessing the impact of infrastructure investments in India

August 17, 2026

By Ashwani K. Muthoo, Director General, Independent Evaluation Office, New Development Bank India is no longer debating whether infrastructure drives economic growth. That debate is settled. The more relevant question today is whether every infrastructure […]

Building on Data: Increasing digitalisation across infrastructure sectors

August 10, 2026

India’s infrastructure development is running at a scale few economies have ever attempted simultaneously, with expressways, metro rails, dedicated freight corridors, ports, tunnels all under construction at once. This pace has forced a parallel shift. […]

Interview with Vivek Garg: “Rail services are no longer a support function”

July 3, 2026

In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, Vivek Garg, Managing Director, MELPL and Services, Alstom India, discusses the evolving trends in railway infrastructure, Alstom’s service portfolio, the role of technology and the future outlook for the […]

Transforming Transit: Growing focus on safety, sustainability and technology in urban rail projects

May 6, 2026

India’s urban rail ecosystem is undergoing rapid expansion, with construction activity increasing significantly. Over the past two decades, metro rail systems have evolved from a handful of corridors in major metropolitan cities to a complex […]

Digital Ticketing: Building a future-ready AFC system for Mumbai Metro Line 1

March 6, 2026

Over the years, ticketing systems across Indian metro networks have progressed from manual, paper-based processes to advanced, integrated digital solutions, including tokens and smart cards that enable seamless travel across multiple modes of transport. Automatic […]

Views of Dr Vikas Kumar: “Delhi Metro’s impact extends well beyond mobility”

February 11, 2026

India is undergoing rapid urban transformation. With the urban population projected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, pressure on cities to deliver efficient infrastructure, mobility and services is growing at an unprecedented scale. Urbanisation, […]

Optimising Energy Use: Aiming for cleaner, more cost-efficient and resilient metro networks

December 10, 2025

India’s metro rail systems are undergoing a structural shift towards integrated energy optimisation. Beyond merely expanding their geographic reach, they are rethinking how energy is consumed, generated and stored. This is driven by advances in […]

Interview with Loknath Behera:“Kochi Metro has taken significant strides towards sustainable construction”

September 20, 2025

As Indian cities work towards building smarter and more sustainable transport systems, metro rail systems have emerged as a cornerstone of urban mobility. Kochi Metro is one such rapid transit system, serving Kochi and its […]

Smooth Commute: Network expansions and forward-looking initiatives shape urban mobility

September 19, 2025

The urban transport sector in India has witnessed notable growth, with widespread network expansion. The sector now offers a faster, more efficient and cleaner mode of commute through mass rapid transit systems (MRTSs), or metro […]

Modernising Urban Transit: Key developments in the sector

September 19, 2025

The urban transportation sector has made notable progress in recent years, with metro rail and regional rapid transit systems (RRTSs) experiencing significant network expansion. This growth has been driven by government support, robust funding and […]

Expanding Reach: Transforming urban mobility through digital solutions and sustainable initiatives

September 19, 2025

India’s metro rail sector is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by robust investments, technology deployment and modernisation, as well as compelling policy measures. With strong emphasis on multimodal integration, sustainability and an expanding network, Nagpur […]

Key Statistics: Budget allocation and fund releases for MRTS and metro projects

September 19, 2025