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{{short description|Rapid transit system in Indore, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox public transit
| name = Indore Metro
| image = MPMetro.jpg
| imagesize = 100px
| image2 =
| imagesize2 =
| caption2 =
| locale = [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
| transit_type = [[Rapid Transit]]
| owner = Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
| lines = 5 (estimated) 5 (planned) 1 (under construction)
| stations = 89 (estimated) 29(under construction)
| ridership = 250,000 (estimated)
| website = [http://www.mpmetrorail.com/index.php MPMRCL]
| operator =
| system_length = {{convert|124|km|mi|abbr=on}} (estimated) {{convert|124|km|mi|abbr=on}} (planned)
| train_length = 6 coaches
| track_gauge = {{Track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| el = 25 kV, 50 Hz [[alternating current|AC]] through [[third rail]]
| average_speed = {{convert|35|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| top_speed = {{convert|90|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| map =
}}

The '''Indore Metro''' is a [[rapid transit]] system which is under construction for the city of [[Indore]], India. The total system consists of 10 corridors covering a distance of {{convert|124|km|mi}}. This project will cost approximately {{INRConvert|12000|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/bhopal-indore-to-have-metro-rail-soon_100145920.html |title=Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon |publisher=Thaindian.com |access-date=24 January 2011}}</ref> The cost per km will be 182 crores and total cost is 15,000 crores. There will be three types of run – on road, on bridges, and underground in some locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/DMRC-surveys-Indore-for-metro-rail-service/Article1-533724.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120905153434/http://www.hindustantimes.com/DMRC-surveys-Indore-for-metro-rail-service/Article1-533724.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 September 2012 |title=DMRC surveys Indore for metro rail service |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=20 April 2010 |access-date=24 January 2011}}</ref>

==Plan==
Six corridors have been proposed by DMRC. The main corridors are:
* Annapurna to [[Sukhliya]]
* Super Corridor MR 10 to Ring Road
* Niranjanpur to Bhawarkuwa<ref>{{cite web|last=Jha |first=Bagish K |title=DMRC to prepare DPR for Indore, Bhopal metro in six months| work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/DMRC-to-prepare-DPR-for-Indore-Bhopal-metro-in-six-months/articleshow/11187438.cms?referral=PM|date=21 December 2011|access-date=23 September 2014}}</ref>

The planned Metro in Indore is Metro system which is designed by Rohit Associates Cities & Rails Private Limited, headed by architect Rohit Gupta. This system consists of a Network of 100–107  km and with lines overlapping and branching. In May 2013, Rohit Associates was appointed to prepare a detailed project report for the MRTS including the selection of the system for the city. Based on the multi-criteria analysis and recommendations of consultant Rohit Associates, The Government of Madhya Pradesh approved the inception report prepared by the consultant on 30 June 2014. {{As of|2014|December|9}}, Geotechnical surveys and formation of the company is being carried on for the implementation of the project.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} The project is projected to be completed by 2024.

On 9 October 2015, the then Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Shivraj Singh Chouhan]] had claimed to have received consent from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for Rs 12,000 crore loan at 0.3 percent interest rate for [[Bhopal]] and Indore Metro rail projects.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mp-metro-projects-get-rs-12-000-cr-soft-loan-from-japan-115100800941_1.html|title=MP Metro Project gets Rs 12,000 Crore soft loan from Japan.|publisher=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=9 October 2015|last1=Trivedi|first1=Shashikant}}</ref> However, during an update on 7 March 2017 it was revealed by state’s Urban Administration and Development Minister Maya Singh that JICA has refused to fund the metro projects of Bhopal and Indore.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/jica-refused-to-fund-2-metro-rail-projects-in-mp-govt-117030700680_1.html|title=JICA refused to fund 2 metro rail projects in MP: Govt|date=7 March 2017|work=Business Standard India|access-date=8 March 2020}}</ref>

After the JICA’s refusal to fund the metro projects of Bhopal and Indore, the state government has sent a proposal to the Centre to get the funding from the bilateral/multilateral financial institutions.

On 1 May 2019, the [[Asian Development Bank]] (ADB) gave in-principle approval to fund the Indore Metro project. The Union Government will stand as guarantor for the loan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=India |first1=Press Trust of |title=ADB to fund Delhi-Meerut rapid rail link, 4 metro projects |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/adb-to-fund-delhi-meerut-rapid-rail-link-4-metro-projects/article27003648.ece |website=Hindu Business Line |access-date=4 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

==Route Network==
In Phase 1, Yellow Line consists of 30 stations. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Indore Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/indore-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US|access-date=15 September 2021}}</ref>

==={{font color|gold|Yellow Line}} (Bhawarsala Square - Super Corridor 1)===
Length: 33.53 km

Alignment: Elevated & Underground

No. of Stations: 30

Stations:
*Bhawarsala Square
*MR 10 Road
*ISBT / MR 10 Flyover
*Chandragupta Square
*Hira Nagar
*Bapat Square
*Meghdoot Garden
*Vijay Nagar Square
*Radisson Square
*Mumtaj Bag Colony 1
*Mumtaj Bag Colony 2
*Bengali Square
*Patrakar Coloy
*Palasia Square
*High Court / Hotel Residency
*Indore Railway Station
*Rajwada Palace
*Maulana Azad Marg
*Bada Ganpati
*Ramchandra Nagar Square
*Kalani Nagar
*BSF
*Airport
*Gandhi Nagar Nanod
*Super Corridor 6
*Super Corridor 5
*Super Corridor 4
*Super Corridor 3
*Super Corrido

==Status updates==
* '''Oct 2018:''' DPR prepared by Rohit Associates Cities & Rails Pvt. Ltd. is approved by central government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/indore-bhopal-metro-rail-projects-approved-by-modi-led-cabinet-all-you-want-to-know-about-the-infra-boost/1336498/|title=Indore, Bhopal metro rail projects approved by Modi-led Cabinet! All you want to know about the infra boost|date=4 October 2018|access-date=23 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/bhopal/news/bhopal-indore-metro-project-0797629.html|title=भोपाल अौर इंदौर में चार साल में चलेगी मेट्रो, 14442.20 करोड़ रुपए खर्च होंगे|date=4 October 2018|website=Dainik Bhaskar|access-date=23 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/indore-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|title=Indore Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US|access-date=29 April 2020}}</ref>
* '''Jan 2019:''' Soil Testing Start.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
* '''Feb 2019:''' Elevated Viaduct Between ISBT/MR10 And Mumtaj Bagh Colony Construction is Started At MR10.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
* '''Aug 2019:''' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between central and state governments for Bhopal and Indore metro. State and central governments will bear 20% of the project cost each and remaining 60% will be funded by international banks. Indore metro to be operational by 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhopal, Indore metro: State government signs MoU |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bhopal-indore-metro-state-government-signs-mou-1566298463293.html |access-date=21 August 2019 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=20 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Centre, MP sign MoU for Bhopal, Indore metro rail networks |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/centre-mp-sign-mou-for-bhopal-indore-metro-rail-networks-119081901164_1.html |access-date=21 August 2019 |work=Business Standard India |date=19 August 2019}}</ref> Construction work is ongoing as of 21 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=मेट्रो के लिए जमीन अधिग्रहण की नीति तैयार, आसपास के शहरों में दौड़ेगी लाइट मेट्रो |url=https://www.patrika.com/indore-news/land-acquisition-policy-ready-for-metro-4995135/ |access-date=29 August 2019 |work=www.patrika.com |date=21 August 2019 |language=hi}}</ref>
* '''Aug 2020:''' Minister of Madhya Pradesh Government pushes to start the tendering and civil engineering work for Indore Metro so that it can be inaugurated before August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/min-to-officialsroll-out-metro-rail-in-bhopal-indore-by-aug-2023/articleshow/77400200.cms|title=Minister to officials: Roll out Metro rail in Bhopal & Indore by August 2023 | Bhopal News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*'''Mar 2021:''' Construction of Elevated Viaduct Between ISBT/MR10 And Mumtaj Bagh Colony Construction facing issues and delays due to disputes between GC and Dilip Buildcon. Tenders for construction of 9 Elevated Metro Stations and Elevated Viaduct on Line 3 (Yellow Line) from MR10 Road Station to Gandhi Nagar Station (10.9 km) and 7 Elevated Metro Stations and Elevated Viaduct on Line 3 (Yellow Line) from ISBT to Radisson Square are released and bids are invited. Soil testing for underground metro from Airport to Gandhi Hall begins.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2021|title=Bids Invited for Indore Metro's Super Corridor Route|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2021/03/11/bids-invited-for-indore-metros-super-corridor-route/|access-date=10 April 2021|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 February 2021|title=MPMRCL Invites Bids for Indore Metro's 7 Stations|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2021/02/27/mpmrcl-invites-bids-for-indore-metros-7-stations/|access-date=10 April 2021|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US}}</ref>
*'''Jun 2021:''' Construction of Elevated Viaduct Between ISBT/MR10 And Mumtaj Bagh Colony Construction still facing issues and due to COVID-19 lockdown and disputes between GC and Dilip Buildcon. Bid submission end date of the two tenders floated in March 2021 extended to 24 June''',''' due COVID-19 restrictions in April and May. Indore metro construction yet to pick up speed.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
*'''Aug 2021:''' Construction work picks up pace, and Phase-1 of the project is expected to be completed by August 2023.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
*'''Aug 2021 end:''' Pillar casting started, 2 pillars concreted till 6th Sept 2021{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
*'''Sept 2021:''' Tender launched for construction of Rolling Stock Depot cum Workshop at Gandhi Nagar. Technical Bids will be opened on 2 November. RVNL bags contract worth ₹1416 Cr for two civil projects - construction of 7 elevated stations between ISBT/MR10 and Mumtaj Bagh Colony and construction of elevated viaducts and 9 elevated stations between Gandhi Nagar and MR10.

== See also ==
* [[Indore Monorail]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==Notes==
* {{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_proposed-survey-for-indore-metro-rail-a-right-step-e-sreedharan_1412673 |title=Proposed survey for Indore metro rail a right step: E Sreedharan – India – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=21 July 2010 |access-date=24 January 2011}}
* {{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indore/indore-bhopal-metro-systems-may-be-automated-driverless/article1-1276722.aspx|title=Indore, Bhopal metro systems may be automated, driverless|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205145927/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indore/indore-bhopal-metro-systems-may-be-automated-driverless/article1-1276722.aspx|archive-date=5 December 2014}}
* {{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indore/proposed-indore-metro-to-have-average-speed-of-35-40-km-per-hr/article1-1277362.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020122231/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indore/proposed-indore-metro-to-have-average-speed-of-35-40-km-per-hr/article1-1277362.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 October 2014|title=Propose Indore metro to have average speed of 35-40 km per hour}}
* {{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mp-metro-projects-get-rs-12-000-cr-soft-loan-from-japan-115100800941_1.html |title=MP Metro projects get Rs 12,000-cr soft loan from Japan}}

==External links==
*[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/bhopal-indore-to-have-metro-rail-soon_100145920.html Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon]
*[http://www.mpnewsonline.com/node/928 Metro rail facility soon in Bhopal]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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