Indore Metro Underground Route Extended to 12 km
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Indore Metro Underground Route Extended to 12 km

In a major update to the Indore Metro project, the underground section will now extend to 12 kilometres instead of the previously planned 8.7 kilometres. The revised design will increase the overall project cost by about Rs 1 billion and delay its completion.

Originally estimated at Rs 15 billion, the project’s cost will now rise due to the decision to lengthen the underground route and conduct new technical assessments. The changes were approved during a recent city development meeting, where officials decided the metro line would go underground from the Khajrana area.

The modification will necessitate a new survey, soil testing, and design revisions, particularly near Bengali Chouraha, where the rocky terrain may slow down construction progress.

Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya confirmed that the additional cost will be borne by the state government. However, fresh approvals from both the state cabinet and the Central Government will be required before construction can resume.

About the Indore Metro

The Indore Metro is planned to span 31 kilometres, linking the Super Corridor, Ring Road, MG Road, and Airport Road. It will feature 28 stations and connect key transport hubs, including the airport, two bus terminals, and railway stations, easing congestion in the city centre.

The metro service will operate every 30 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with fares ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 80. Approximately 20 trains will run on the network, each accommodating up to 450 passengers.

In a major update to the Indore Metro project, the underground section will now extend to 12 kilometres instead of the previously planned 8.7 kilometres. The revised design will increase the overall project cost by about Rs 1 billion and delay its completion. Originally estimated at Rs 15 billion, the project’s cost will now rise due to the decision to lengthen the underground route and conduct new technical assessments. The changes were approved during a recent city development meeting, where officials decided the metro line would go underground from the Khajrana area. The modification will necessitate a new survey, soil testing, and design revisions, particularly near Bengali Chouraha, where the rocky terrain may slow down construction progress. Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya confirmed that the additional cost will be borne by the state government. However, fresh approvals from both the state cabinet and the Central Government will be required before construction can resume. About the Indore Metro The Indore Metro is planned to span 31 kilometres, linking the Super Corridor, Ring Road, MG Road, and Airport Road. It will feature 28 stations and connect key transport hubs, including the airport, two bus terminals, and railway stations, easing congestion in the city centre. The metro service will operate every 30 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with fares ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 80. Approximately 20 trains will run on the network, each accommodating up to 450 passengers.

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