Revenue service for the Indore Metro has officially begun, following the inauguration of the Super Priority Corridor on 31 May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The new metro service operates using Alstom’s Movia metro trains and its advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology.
The 31.5 km metro line in Indore, which includes 29 stations, is expected to benefit approximately six million residents in the region. The project forms part of the broader urban transport development efforts under the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), with support from the national ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ programmes.
Olivier Loison, Managing Director - Alstom India said:We are thrilled to see the people of Indore experience world-class rail solutions with the revenue service commencement of the Indore metro. Alstom’s signalling and rolling stock solutions supplied for the first-ever metro services will not only ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and affordable mass transport, it will contribute to the overall city infrastructure modernisation in a significant manner. We look forward to continuing contributing to the mass transportation needs of Madhya Pradesh in rail mobility space.
Alstom is supplying 25 three-car Movia trainsets for Indore, designed and manufactured at its facility in Savli, Gujarat. Each train has a passenger capacity of up to 350 people, including 50 seated and 300 standing. The first trainset was delivered in August 2023, 14.5 months after the official Notice to Proceed.
The trains are designed for urban commuter use, operating at a top speed of 80 km/h. Features include air-conditioned interiors, designated wheelchair spaces, and systems to support efficient and safe operations, such as onboard CCTV with smart monitoring functions, automatic track inspection, and real-time communication with the operations control centre.
In addition, the Movia trainsets are equipped with energy-efficient systems, including regenerative braking and smart lighting solutions.
Alongside the rolling stock, Alstom’s contract covers design, installation, testing and commissioning of the CBTC signalling system (Urbalis Forward), train control, and telecommunications for both the Indore and Bhopal metro projects. This includes maintenance services for a duration of seven to fifteen years, depending on the system.
Alstom’s CBTC solution allows for better headway management, improved service frequency, and optimised network capacity.
