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Delhi Metro Surpasses New York, Becomes World's Longest Network

Delhi's metro network has officially become the longest in the world, extending to 420 kilometers and surpassing New York's 399-kilometer system. The milestone was achieved with the inauguration of the final phase of the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi to Meerut. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar highlighted that the new RRTS slashes the travel time between Delhi and Meerut from three hours by road to just 55 minutes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the project and dedicated several other development initiatives in Meerut worth thousands of crores.

Key Points: Delhi Metro Now World's Longest, Surpasses New York

  • Delhi metro now 420 km long
  • Surpasses New York's 399 km network
  • Namo Bharat RRTS connects Delhi to Meerut
  • Travel time cut from 3 hours to 55 minutes
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'Delhi surpassed New York's metro route, becomes longest in world': Khattar

Delhi's metro network reaches 420 km, overtaking New York's 399 km, as PM Modi inaugurates the final phase of the Namo Bharat RRTS to Meerut.

"This DMRC route has become the longest in the world. - Manohar Lal Khattar"

New Delhi, February 22

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinod Kumar Saxena flag off the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System at Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat Metro Station on Sunday.

Speaking to the media at the inauguration of the Sarai Kale Khan station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS), Khattar hailed the completion of the country's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) route, saying it's a "matter of great joy" as the Delhi-Meerut route is now operational.

The RRTS has significantly reduced travel time between Delhi and Meerut, cutting it down to 55 minutes from three hours by road.

"It is a matter of great joy that the route for the country's first RRTS has been finalised. The Prime Minister inaugurated it in two phases, from Delhi to Meerut. Today, after inaugurating the final phase, the third phase, this first RRTS route, from Delhi to Meerut, is now complete. This route will greatly benefit the people of Delhi, Meerut, and everyone living in between. Where once it took three hours by road, it now takes just 55 minutes, and any passenger can board a train from Delhi to Meerut, and from Meerut to Delhi," Khattar said.

Khattar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the project and dedicated it to the public. The Meerut metro portion will start regular operations from 6 pm onwards.

The RRTS has added 25 km to Delhi's metro network, taking the total length to 420 km, surpassing New York's 399 km and making Delhi's metro route the longest in the world.

"I thank the Prime Minister for inaugurating this portion of the metro, the RRTS, and dedicating it to the public. The metro portion of Meerut will start running regularly from 6 pm onwards. Today, with the addition of the RRTS and the metro, Delhi's network has now added another 25 km. This translates to around 420 km. Considering the length of the metro route, this DMRC route has become the longest in the world. Until now, New York's metro route was 399 km, which Delhi has surpassed today to reach 420 km. I congratulate the DMRC for completing this task," Khattar added.

Earlier, PM Modi flagged off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat Train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station. From there, the Prime Minister undertook the Metro Ride to Meerut South Station, where he interacted with students.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, UP BJP President and Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, along with officials, accompanied the Prime Minister.PM Modi also inaugurated and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut. The Prime Minister dedicated the entire 82 Km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor.

He inaugurated the remaining sections of India's first Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). These include the 5 km section between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21 km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh.

With a design speed of 180 km per hour, Namo Bharat is India's first Regional Rapid Transit System. It will connect major urban centres such as Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut with Delhi at a faster pace.

- ANI

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Priya S
Surpassing New York is a symbolic achievement, but the real win is for the common people. My cousin in Ghaziabad can now realistically look for better job opportunities in Delhi without the brutal commute. Hope they keep the fares reasonable.
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Rohit P
Great development, no doubt. But I hope the focus is also on last-mile connectivity and maintenance. Delhi Metro is excellent, but the feeder services and auto-walas outside stations are a constant hassle. Let's solve that too.
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Sarah B
As someone who has used metros in several countries, the speed and scale of development here is impressive. The 180 kmph design speed for Namo Bharat is ambitious. Hope the safety standards and passenger experience match global benchmarks.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! This will decongest Delhi roads and reduce pollution. More such projects needed to connect other satellite towns like Panipat, Alwar, etc. Infrastructure is the real foundation for a Viksit Bharat.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: While celebrating the length, we must ensure the existing network's cleanliness and punctuality are not compromised. Sometimes expansion comes at the cost of quality. Hope DMRC manages both effectively.
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Nisha Z
This is a boon for students and families living

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