In what marked as a major milestone for Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the commercial operations of the Indore Metro Rail Project Phase 1 virtually. The newly operational 5.8 km elevated corridor connects Gandhinagar Station and Station No. 3 of the Super Corridor. This project is a major step in improving urban mobility and sustainable infrastructure in the state.
A New Era of Urban Mobility in Madhya Pradesh
Part of mass rapid transit system (MRTS), the Indore Metro Rail Project caters to a population of around 35 lakhs. The first phase of this project –
- includes a 5.8 km viaduct (elevated corridor) and 5 elevated stations from Gandhinagar to Super Corridor Station 3,
- boosts regional connectivity,
- reduces traffic congestion, and
- directly improves quality of life, and supporting the city’s growth in the years to come.
Assystem India’s Key Role in The Project
A key contributor in this metro project, Assystem India has provided detailed design consultancy services for the elevated viaducts & metro stations – covering geotechnical, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines. Assystem ensured that the designs were in accordance with green building standards and reflected the latest industry practices. The eco-friendly stations which will be powered by solar PV, support global sustainability goal of making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11).
A key partner in India’s rapidly growing metro network, Assystem India is committed to bringing global engineering excellence to critical infrastructure projects. The successful completion of Indore Metro’s first phase highlights the company’s commitment to:
- enhancing urban connectivity through efficient metro systems,
- promoting infrastructure with sustainable design practices (creation of structures which are energy-efficient, flexible, durable and have minimal negative impact on environment), and
- supporting India’s vision for modern, high-capacity public transport.