PM Modi To Launch Eagerly Awaited Indore Metro Today

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): On the auspicious occasion of Devi Ahilya Jayanti on Saturday, Indore will witness a landmark moment with the long-awaited launch of the Indore Metro. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the metro train from Bhopal.

During a pre-event inspection of the metro station, Indore mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav called it “a proud moment for the city.”

He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, chief minister and the people of Indore for making this dream a reality.

Mayor Bhargav also announced that the first metro ride would begin from the Devi Ahilya Metro Terminal and requested that upcoming metro stations be named after iconic women warriors like Rani Lakshmibai, Jhalkaribai and Avantibai.

He emphasised that under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Mohan Yadav, Indore was scaling new heights of development. He added, “This is not just the launch of a train, but the birth of a new lifeline for our city.”

The mayor revealed that the first week of Metro services would be free for passengers. The inaugural journey would be dedicated to women, with gradual expansion of service to all travellers as per metro department plans.

High capacity with limited seating

-Capacity of each train is 980 passengers

-Seating is restricted to only around 50 seats per coach.

-Each coach features six bench-style seats on opposite sides, seating 5 to 7 passengers per bench

-Priority corridor includes five stations, starting at Gandhinagar and ending at Super Corridor Station No. 3, passing through Stations 6, 5, and 4.

-Travel time between any two stations is about 2–3 minutes.

-A complete journey across the corridor takes 20–23 minutes, with a 2-minute halt at each station.

Accessibility for differently-abled

The metro has been designed with inclusivity in mind. The first and last coaches have designated spaces for wheelchair users. A “long stop request button” near this space allows differently-abled passengers to ask the operator for extended door opening time to safely board or exit the train without pressure or risk.

Train frequency

-The Metro will initially run from 8 AM to 8 PM with trains every 30 minutes

-As demand increases, the frequency may be revised

-Each train will have three coaches during the initial phase

-Of the 13 rakes available in Indore, 6–7 will be in daily use, while others are for backup and maintenance.

-Trains will begin simultaneously from both ends—Gandhinagar and Super Corridor Station No 3, departing at 8 AM and making final runs by 8 PM.

Fare

Fares range from Rs 20 to Rs 80, with priority corridor tickets priced between Rs 20 and Rs 30