PM Narendra Modi To Flag Off Indore Metro Virtually On May 31; Free Ride For Commuters For 1st Week

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Indore Metro on May 31 from a program held in Bhopal.

After the launch, Indore residents will be allowed to enjoy metro travel.

The metro will run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The minimum fare will be ₹20, and the maximum will be ₹30.

Initial Route and Free Travel Offer

For now, the metro will run on a six-kilometer-long "Priority Corridor." During the first week, passengers can travel for free. After that, discounted fares will be offered.

Indore Collector Ashish Singh recently inspected the preparations. The metro will start its journey from Gandhinagar and run up to Super Corridor-3 station, covering five stations in total. It will make 50 trips daily — 25 in each direction.

Metro Every 30 Minutes

Trains will be available every 30 minutes on the Priority Corridor. In the beginning, trains with 3 to 4 coaches will run. Each train set has three metro coaches. Plans are being made to connect the metro with city buses from different parts of the city.

The full metro project will cover a total distance of 31.32 kilometers, including 22.42 km of elevated tracks and 8.7 km of underground tracks.

There will be 28 stations on the Yellow Line, which aims to provide a smooth and eco-friendly journey.

The total project cost is around ₹7,500 crore. The initial 6 km stretch being opened has cost around ₹1,520 crore.

Metro Features

Air-conditioned, pollution-free coaches

Each train can carry up to 980 passengers

Lifts and escalators at stations

Braille signs and tactile tiles for differently-abled passengers

CCTV cameras at all stations and depots

Emergency buttons and intercoms for safety

Audio announcements for visually impaired passengers

Wheelchair access, seating areas, toilets, and drinking water

QR code ticketing, AI-based tracking, and a central control center