In an effort to improve public transport, the Indore Metro is being developed by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail as a mass rapid transit system (MRTS) in the city. Considering the safety of passengers, the metro authorities will deploy a ‘germ control system’ to maintain germ free stations and trains.
Given the current population of Indore which stands at 27 lakh, the estimated daily passengers are quite high. In this case regular sanitisation and cleanliness is extremely important, especially after the coronavirus outbreak.
Safety measures taken by Indore Metro
Apart from the much-needed germ control system, Indore metro will be equipped with various other amenities for smooth commutes. This includes fully air conditioned environment, automation-2 technology (driverless mechanism), CCTV camera surveillance, platform screen door system (an area around the metro track will be covered with glass) and LED display boards on the trains. An emergency button will be installed through which passengers will be able to directly communicate with the driver or control room.
As per officials, parts of the 25 seater, metro coaches will arrive in Indore by the end of August. The coaches will be assembled over the next two months and the trial run for the super priority corridor under phase one is expected to commence in September 2023.
