Metro passenger services launch: India’s cleanest city is all set to launch passenger services on the super priority corridor of Indore Metro. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the service on May 31 virtually. The step is seen as a transformative leap for urban connectivity. With Indore passenger services, the city will become Madhya Pradesh’s first to offer Metro train services to commuters. 

The service will be available on a 6 km long super priority corridor of Indore Metro’s yellow line. The corridor will include five major stations: Gandhi Nagar, Super Corridor 6, Super Corridor 5, Super Corridor 4, and Super Corridor 3. Passenger services will commence from the Gandhi Nagar station. 

A total of 13 coaches have already arrived at the metro depot for operation.

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According to a report by the Times of India, Collector Asheesh Singh visited Gandhi Nagar station on Tuesday to review preparations for the inauguration ceremony and finalise arrangements. IMC commissioner Shivam Verma, additional commissioner Abhilash Mishra, and Metro officials were also present during the inspection.

With 22.62 kilometres of elevated and 8.7 kilometres of underground track, the Indore Metro’s yellow line will cover a stretch of 31.32 kilometres after completion. The line will feature 28 stations. The total cost of the project is approximately Rs 7500 crore, with the Super Priority Corridor alone accounting for around Rs 1520 crore.

The new service is expected to ease traffic congestion, curb pollution, and enhance travel comfort for daily commuters.

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