Indore Metro

Indore Metro
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Overview
Owner	Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Locale	Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Transit type	Rapid transit
Number of lines	4 (Planned) and 1 Operational
Line number	Yellow Line
Number of stations	5 (Operational) 11 (Under Construction) 13 (Contract Awarded) 29 (Total Stations)
Website	MPMRCL
Operation
Began operation	31 May 2025
Train length	3 coaches
Technical
System length	33.53 km (20.83 mi) (Total - Yellow Line) 6 km (3.7 mi) [1] (Operational-Yellow Line) 10.21 km (6.34 mi) (will be open in Jan-26) 17.32 km (10.76 mi) (Under Construction Soon)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification	750V DC Third rail
Average speed	44 km/h (27 mph)
Top speed	90 km/h (56 mph)

The Indore Metro is a rapid transit system serving Indore, the largest city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Yellow Line is the only one currently in operation. The full line will consist of more than 34 km from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Terminal to Airport. The first phase of the project was completed and inaugurated on 31 May 2025 by PM Narendra Modi on 300th Birth anniversary of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar. ^[2]

Four other corridors (lines) covering a distance of 124 kilometres (77 mi) have been proposed. The Yellow line project will cost approximately ₹12,000 crore (US$1.4 billion). ^[3] The cost per km will be 182 crores and total cost is 15,000 crores. The metro system will be elevated, underground and at grade. ^[4]

Funding

On 1 May 2019, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) gave in-principle approval to fund the Indore Metro project. The Union Government will stand as guarantor for the loan. ^[5]

Route Network

DPR for Indore Metro Rail system is prepared by Rohit Associates Cities and Rails Private limited (erstwhile Rohit Associates Architects and Engineers Private limited) headed by Architect Rohit Gupta .Indore Metro rail is master planned and designed by Architect Rohit Gupta and his team as ultra-modern state-of-the-art driverless metro system. The total operational network planned by Architect Rohit Gupta which is described in detail in the DPR of Indore metro Rail prepared by Rohit Associates Cities and Rails Private limited is 124.43 km out of which the Ring line that is 31.55 km is under construction and partially trial run is already done. The complete master plan of the Indore metro rail can be seen in the DPR available with Ministry of Housing and urban affairs Government of India and on the official website of Rohit associates cities and rails private limited http://rohitassociates.ind.in/indore.html

Phase 1

In Phase 1, Yellow Line consists of 29 stations. ^[6]

Line Name	Terminals		Length	Stations
Yellow Line	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Terminal	Airport	33.53 km	29
Total			33.53 km	29

Status updates

• Oct 2018: DPR prepared by Rohit Associates Cities & Rails Pvt. Ltd. is approved by central government. ^{[7] [8] [9]}
• Aug 2019: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between central and state governments for Bhopal and Indore metro. State and central governments will bear 20% of the project cost each and remaining 60% will be funded by international banks. Indore metro to be operational by 2023. ^{[10] [11]} Construction work is ongoing as of 21 August 2019. ^[12]
• Aug 2020: Minister of Madhya Pradesh Government pushes to start the tendering and civil engineering work for Indore Metro so that it can be inaugurated before August 2023. ^[13]
• Mar 2021: Construction of Elevated Viaduct Between ISBT/MR10 And Mumtaj Bagh Colony Construction facing issues and delays due to disputes between GC and Dilip Buildcon. Tenders for construction of 9 Elevated Metro Stations and Elevated Viaduct on Line 3 (Yellow Line) from MR10 Road Station to Gandhi Nagar Station (10.9 km) and 7 Elevated Metro Stations and Elevated Viaduct on Line 3 (Yellow Line) from ISBT to Radisson Square are released and bids are invited. Soil testing for underground metro from Airport to Gandhi Hall begins. ^{[14] [15]}
• Dec 2021: Foundation stone for construction of 11 km viaduct of Phase I ring-line (total 31 km) laid again, along with proposed construction of 16 metro stations which are cumulatively worth Rs. 1,417 crores. ^[16] Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been awarded both the contracts. 16 firms submit bids for construction of Metro Depot at Gandhinagar. Contentions over shifting of Indore metro project in Seismic zone-IV category with allegations of benefiting certain business houses, continue to reflect fault lines and the future loss of revenue which government might suffer. ^[17]
• Oct 2023: A trial run of the metro line was completed successfully in October 2023, signaling a major milestone in the completion of the project. ^[18]
• Apr 2024: The final pre cast segments were completed, bringing the whole project closer to completion.
• May 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority corridor consisting of five stations.

Controversies

Change in seismic zone

The Indore Metro project has been subject to serious contestation due to the change in seismic zone from zone II to zone IV which led to increase in costs for the entire project. ^[19]

Funding

On 9 October 2015, the then Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had claimed to have received consent from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for Rs 12,000 crore loan at 0.3 percent interest rate for Bhopal and Indore Metro rail projects. ^[20] However, during an update on 7 March 2017 it was revealed by state's Urban Administration and Development Minister Maya Singh that JICA has refused to fund the metro projects of Bhopal and Indore. ^[21]

Fraud allegations

A newspaper claimed to have found discrepancies in billing by contractors amounting to Rs 110 crore, prompting an official investigation. ^{[22] [23]}

Network map

See also

• Urban rail transit in India
  • Bhoj Metro (Bhopal)

References

1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indores-metro-dream-to-come-true-today/articleshow/121524897.cms ^{[ bare URL ]}
2. "Indore Metro - Route Map, Stations List, Progress, And Latest Updates - Infra Info Hub". 12 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
3. "Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon". Thaindian.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
4. "DMRC surveys Indore for metro rail service". Hindustan Times. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
5. "ADB to fund Delhi-Meerut rapid rail link, 4 metro projects". Hindu Business Line. Press Trust of India. May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
6. "Indore Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
7. "Indore, Bhopal metro rail projects approved by Modi-led Cabinet! All you want to know about the infra boost". 4 October 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
8. "भोपाल अौर इंदौर में चार साल में चलेगी मेट्रो, 14442.20 करोड़ रुपए खर्च होंगे". Dainik Bhaskar. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
9. "Indore Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
10. "Bhopal, Indore metro: State government signs MoU". Mint . 20 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
11. PTI (19 August 2019). "Centre, MP sign MoU for Bhopal, Indore metro rail networks". Business Standard India. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
12. "मेट्रो के लिए जमीन अधिग्रहण की नीति तैयार, आसपास के शहरों में दौड़ेगी लाइट मेट्रो". www.patrika.com (in Hindi). 21 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
13. "Minister to officials: Roll out Metro rail in Bhopal & Indore by August 2023 | Bhopal News - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 August 2020.
14. "Bids Invited for Indore Metro's Super Corridor Route". The Metro Rail Guy. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
15. "MPMRCL Invites Bids for Indore Metro's 7 Stations". The Metro Rail Guy. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
16. Khare, Anushka. "CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan lays foundation stone of 11-km stretch of Indore Metro". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
17. Dec 25, P. Naveen / TNN / (25 December 2021). "Indore Metro caught in seismic-zone 'faultlines' | Bhopal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
18. ""A New Era": Shivraj Singh Chouhan Flags off Trial Run of Indore Metro".
19. Dec 25, P. Naveen / TNN / (25 December 2021). "Indore Metro caught in seismic-zone 'faultlines' | Bhopal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
20. Trivedi, Shashikant (9 October 2015). "MP Metro Project gets Rs 12,000 Crore soft loan from Japan". Business Standard India. Business Standard.
21. "JICA refused to fund 2 metro rail projects in MP: Govt". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
22. शर्मा, दीपेश (31 December 2024). "इंदौर मेट्रो में 110 करोड़ का घोटाला...: गड्‌ढे भरने, मलबा फेंकने के लिए अलग से बिल लगाए चीफ कंट्रोलर की आपत्ति के बाद भी हो गया भुगतान - Indore News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
23. "Amidst opening preparations, ₹110 crore scam uncovered in Indore Metro Rail Project | Metro Rail Today". Metro Rail Today: Gateway to Rail & Metro Industry. Retrieved 6 January 2025.

Notes

• "Proposed survey for Indore metro rail a right step: E Sreedharan – India – DNA". Dnaindia.com. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
• "Indore, Bhopal metro systems may be automated, driverless". Archived from the original on 5 December 2014.
• "Propose Indore metro to have average speed of 35-40 km per hour". Archived from the original on 20 October 2014.
• "MP Metro projects get Rs 12,000-cr soft loan from Japan".

External links

• Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon Archived 5 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine