This document provides information on rapid transit systems in India. It discusses that rapid transit consists of bus, metro, monorail and light rail systems which generally operate on exclusive rights-of-way. The first rapid transit system in India was the Kolkata Metro in 1984. Growing populations in Indian cities have led to a shift from private to public transportation with metro rail lines now present in several major cities. Delhi Metro commenced operations in 2002 and now has over 140 stations with a total length of 193 kilometers. Bus Rapid Transit systems have also been implemented in cities like Pune and Delhi to provide fast, reliable public transportation.