photo: Alstom/Illustrative photo
Indore Metro’s Yellow Line has entered its next phase of passenger service, with 16 stations and 16.72 km of the route now operating. Alstom is supplying the trains, signalling and long-term maintenance for the project, with most of the fleet already delivered.
Alstom has started the next phase of the Indore Metro Yellow Line in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. According to the press release, the company is working with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) on the project. Its wider contract covers 52 Movia metro trainsets, 15 years of maintenance and seven years of maintenance for signalling, train control and telecommunications systems. For Indore, 23 of the 25 planned trainsets have already been delivered.
Indore Metro Yellow Line Now Runs Across 16 Stations
The Yellow Line is planned to stretch for 31.5 km in total. At present, 16 stations across 16.72 km are in operation. Ten Alstom-equipped trainsets are being used on the operating section, supported by the Gandhinagar Depot and test track. The line currently runs at Grade of Automation 1 (GoA1), with Automatic Train Protection on the main line.
Olivier Loison, Managing Director of Alstom India, said the latest opening builds on the earlier launch of the metro’s Super Priority Corridor. "This major milestone expands the reach of Indore’s metro network, following the successful launch of the super priority corridor with Alstom’s solutions," he said. "We are proud to partner with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. in this project, delivering the trains, advanced signalling systems and maintenance from India."
Alstom Builds Indore Metro Trains in India
The Indore fleet is being manufactured at Alstom’s rolling stock plant in Savli, Gujarat. India is attempting to localise railway manufacturing under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Alstom says the trains and associated solutions for Indore are developed, manufactured and delivered within India.
Each Movia train consists of three cars and has a top speed of 80 km/h. A train can accommodate 144 seated passengers and 981 standing passengers. Dedicated areas are provided for passengers with reduced mobility. The interiors are also designed with higher-capacity urban operation in mind, balancing seated space with standing areas for busy periods.
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Regenerative Braking Cuts Energy Use
The Indore trains use energy-efficient traction systems with regenerative braking. Instead of wasting energy during braking, the system recovers part of it for further use. Ambient and smart lighting systems are also intended to reduce power consumption during operation.
Alstom has equipped the trains with a Train Control and Management System integrated with an automatic track inspection system. Passenger and operational security features include continuous CCTV monitoring, unattended-object detection and empty-train detection. Passengers and staff can also communicate directly with the train operator and control centre when needed.
Urbalis Forward CBTC Controls the Indore Metro
Alstom has also supplied Urbalis Forward, its latest-generation communications-based train control system, for the Indore Metro. The CBTC technology is designed to manage train movements more closely, allowing operators to increase capacity and reduce waiting times while maintaining safe separation between services.
According to Alstom, Urbalis systems are now installed on 190 metro lines across 32 countries. In Indore, the signalling system will support future growth as more of the 31.5-kilometre Yellow Line enters service and passenger numbers increase.