Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday (June 17) announced that certain proposed routes of the under-construction metro rail in Indore have faced criticism from segments of the public and social organizations. Consequently, officials have been instructed to conduct a fresh feasibility survey and submit a report within a month.
Speaking to reporters following an open house meeting with local stakeholders of the metro rail project, Vijayvargiya said, “It seems public and representatives of social organisations are unhappy with the present planning of some metro rail routes in the city. The participants have suggested changes, especially in the underground portion of the metro rail project.”
“Officials have been instructed to conduct a new feasibility survey on technical and financial aspects in view of these suggestions and submit a report within a month. Around 30 to 40 percent work of the metro rail project in the city has been completed. All decisions have already been taken at the level of the Central and state governments regarding this project,” he added.
Stressing the importance of the city’s interests, he assured that asuitable decision will be made based on the feasibility report. “Even if there is a little damage, we will not let the city suffer,” the Indore MLA emphasised.
Indore Metro phase I progress
The first phase of the metro rail project in Indore, costing a total of Rs 7,500.80 crore, saw its foundation stone laid on September 14, 2019. The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MP Metro) conducted the trial run on a 5.9-kilometre priority section between Gandhi Nagar and Number 3 stations in September 2023.
The 31.54 kms long Indore Metro Phase 1 project will have 29 stations. Of these 23 stations will be on elevated sections (24.06 km) and the remaining 6 stations (7.48) will be underground.
Indore Metro list of stations
The Yellow Line will link Indore railway station to Gandhi Nagar, passing through a total of 23 stations along the way. These are: Indore railway station, High Court, Palasia Square, Patrakar Colony, Bengali Square, Khajrana Square, Mumtaj Bag Colony, Radisson Square, Vijay Nagar Square, Meghdoot Garden, Bapat Square, Hira Nagar, Chandragupta Square, ISBT/MR10 Flyover, MR 10 Road, Bhawarsala Square, Super Corridor 1, Super Corridor 2, Super Corridor 3, Super Corridor 4, Super Corridor 5, Super Corridor 6, and Gandhi Nagar metro stations.
The Pink Line will link Indore airport to Rajwada, passing through a total of six underground metro stations along the way. These metro stations are: Airport, BSF/ Kalani Nagar, Ramachandra Nagar, Baba Ganapathi, Chota Ganapathi and Rajwada.
According to the detailed metro map available on Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s website, this line is going to act as a direct bridge between Indore’s railway station and airport, thereby, helping the commuters with easy transfers and commute.