DMRC becomes world’s 5th largest metro network in the world

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Delhi, Metro Rail News: On 9 March 2019, PM Narendra Modi Flags off the extension of the Blue Line section of the Delhi Metro in Noida, After this Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has now become the fifth largest metro network in the world after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow and London.

With the addition of six stations on the Blue Line route, The operational network of the DMRC reached over 375 km

Blue Line extension section flagged off by PM Narendra Modi through remote during an event held in Greater Noida on March 9.

Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs tweeted “Hon’ble PM inaugurates the 6.7 Km Metro section from Noida City Centre to Sector-63 Electronic City. Now, with an operational network of 375 kkms, DMRC becomes world’s 5th largest metro network after Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow & London. Heartiest congratulations to Team DMRC!,“”.

The Blue line extension is a completely-elevated section with six stations-Sector 34, Sector 52, Sector 61, Sector 59, Sector 62 and Noida Electronic City. This bring the Blue Line close to the recently-opened Aqua Line.