PM Modi To Flag Off Indore Metro Super Priority Corridor Today, Free Ride Till This Date
Prime Minister will inaugurate passenger services on the Super Priority Corridor of the Yellow Line of Indore Metro. The metro will run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will inaugurate the long-awaited Indore Metro, launching the city's first ever metro service. PM Modi will inaugurate the Super Priority Corridor of the Yellow Line of Indore Metro virtually from Bhopal.
The commercial run will cover a stretch of 6 kilometers, connecting five stations along the route. All five metro stations have been named in honour of historic female warriors. One of the stations will be named Sindoor after Operation Sindoor, while the others will be named Devi Ahilya, Durgavati, Avantika Bai, and Jhalkari Bai.
"In line with his commitment to improve travel infrastructure in the cities, Prime Minister will inaugurate passenger services on the Super Priority Corridor of the Yellow Line of Indore Metro. It is expected to reduce traffic and pollution while offering a comfortable commute to passengers," an official statement read.
After the launch, locals will be allowed to enjoy metro travel. The metro will run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The minimum fare will be Rs 20, and the maximum will be Rs 30.
About Indore Metro's Priority Corridor
Trains on the 'Priority Corridor' will operate at 30-minute intervals, with initial services using train sets consisting of three to four coaches. Each train set comprises three metro cars. Efforts are also underway to integrate the metro system with city bus services to improve connectivity across Indore.
The complete metro network is designed to span 31.32 kilometers, featuring 22.42 kilometers of elevated track and 8.7 kilometers running underground.
A total of 28 stations are planned along the Yellow Line, which is envisioned to offer a comfortable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable transit option.
The entire project is estimated to cost Rs 7,500 crore, with the first operational stretch of 6 kilometers accounting for approximately Rs 1,520 crore.
PM Modi will also inaugurate Datia and Satna airports in Madhya Pradesh, which will open new opportunities for industry, tourism, education, and healthcare in the Vindhya region.
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