MPMRC starts construction of ₹247.64-cr metro depot

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The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has commenced the construction work on a train maintenance depot between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor 6 stations in Indore. The project, which is a part of the Indore Metro's Phase 1, Package IN-07, involves an investment of ₹247.64 crore and covers an area of 26.25-hectares. The depot is expected to be completed within three years and will be used for parking and maintaining the Alstom train-sets that will service the Yellow Line.

The Yellow Line will form a ring around Indore city, connecting several important locations such as Palasia, Railway Station, Rajwara, Airport, and Bhawarsala. Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply 156 coaches and rolling stock for the Indore and Bhopal Metro, with 25 train-sets of 3 coaches (total 75 coaches) to be provided initially.