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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Indore Metro issues guidelines, penalties for safe & efficient travel
Indore: As Indore embraces its new era of urban transport with the recently launched Metro, MPMRCL has issued a comprehensive set of "Dos and Don'ts" to ensure a smooth, safe, and respectful experience for all passengers. Additionally, the guidelines include a list of 'violations' that can lead to penalties and even imprisonment. Adherence to these guidelines, which have also been posted at every station of the Indore Metro, is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and pristine condition of the city's latest public transit system, senior officials said. The offences and penalties that MPMRCL has identified include drunkenness, causing a nuisance, spitting, sitting on the floor of the train, quarrelling, taking offensive materials, defacing metro properties, and unauthorized sale of tickets. For each of these violations, the authority has fixed a penalty of Rs 200. Additionally, there is a penalty of Rs 400 for the unauthorized sale of articles on the metro railway. Travelling without a ticket or pass will make the passenger liable for an excess charge of Rs 50 and the maximum fare of the system. According to the guidelines, demonstrating of any kind upon the railway, writing, pasting in compartments or carriages, or refusal to be removed can result in exclusion from attending demonstrations, removal from compartments or carriages, or a fine of Rs 500. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo There is a penalty of Rs 5,000, along with removal from the train, if caught travelling on the roof of the train. According to the guidelines, there is imprisonment of up to 3 months or a fine of up to Rs 250, or both, for unlawful entry (such as entering the coach reserved for women). This penalty and imprisonment are doubled for unlawful entry and walking on the metro track. Obstructing officials on duty can lead to imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to Rs 1,000, or both.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Travel in Indore Metro will be free for first week
Indore: Indoreans can travel in Metro for free for the first week as Indore Metro's commercial operation is set to commence from May 31. All they have to do is to scan QR code at station and board the train. To encourage the public to keep commuting through this mode of transportation, MP Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL)will launch a promotional discount scheme for the first three months. While the travel in first week will be free, in the second week there will be 75 percent discount, followed by 50 percent in the third week, and a 25 per cent discount up to the third month. MPMRCL has already finalised the fare structure for Super Priority Corridor section. The fare for five-station stretch between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor-03 will range from Rs 20 to Rs 30. As per the plan, Metro operations will run from 8 am to 8 pm at 30-minute interval, making 25 trips in each direction daily. In total, 50 round trips will be carried out per day. The broader Yellow Line network will eventually cover 28 stations with fare slabs ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 80, depending on travel zones. In the initial phase, commuters will have access to QR-based ticketing, while other digital ticketing modes would be introduced gradually in a phased manner. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anvisa aprova solução para ajudar a reduzir gordura visceral da barriga em 7 dias! Você Mais Saudável Hoje Saiba Mais Undo Preparations at all five stations on approximately 6 km-long Super Priority Corridor are in full swing, which will be virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. According to senior officials of MPMRCL, ticketing will initially be carried out manually. The decision was taken after a probe was ordered against Turkey-based company which has been assigned contract for Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) of Indore and Bhopal metros, to find out if it was involved in any anti-India activity. "We have alternate arrangements, and thus, the ticketing will initially be carried out manually until further instructions from the state govt," a senior official said, adding that passengers will have the facility to pay the fare through QR-based systems. MPMRCL is also in talks with AICTSL to integrate bus services to facilitate last-mile connectivity for Metro commuters. A proposed route from Bada Ganpati to Indore Airport Terminal, via Super Corridor and up to Luvkush Square/ISBT, is also under consideration.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Metro work may add to your monsoon misery on city roads
Bhopal: Bhopal Metro construction project's section between Karond and Subhash Nagar depot is likely to cause significant traffic disruptions and pollution during the forthcoming monsoon period. The pace of work and lack of alternative routes to ply on in the densely populated area is another contributing factor that could exacerbate the issue. MP Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) sources said that as per protocol they have presented three alternative traffic diversion proposals to the traffic police for their consideration. The traffic police have conducted field assessments to evaluate these routes' viability, yet current implementation of these diversions remains the public is expected to face heightened traffic congestion and elevated pollution as the rainy season approaches. This assessment stems from the referenced source material. Residents in areas where metro development is in progress are cognisant of and preparing for potential traffic difficulties, particularly as construction activities coincide with the muddy monsoon period. "The situation should have been anticipated and mitigated. In the next few months, as metro construction picks pace it will lead to more traffic issues. It has been left on commuters should plan accordingly," said Suresh, a local resident of Karond area. Lay Of Land Across StnsThe Karond to Subhash Nagar section of the Bhopal metro encompasses eight stations, including 3.39 km of underground railway and two subterranean stations. The 7km section connecting Subhash Nagar to AIIMS Bhopal is nearing completion, with civil and systems work integration underway. The DRM office, AIIMS Bhopal, and Alkapuri metro stations are approaching completion, and alongside signalling and auxiliary works, will necessitate a safety certification inspection. MPMRCL Review Meet Meanwhile focus of MPMRCL remains on advancement of all Bhopal Metro Project contract packages. Recently, MPMRCL managing director, S Krishna Chaitanya conducted a review meeting of stations, depots, viaducts among others, under all the contract packages of Bhopal Metro Project. This meeting was held with the aim of speeding up the construction works, which was a part of the weekly inspection and review series. It was organised to ensure coordination in the progress of the entire Bhopal Metro Project construction works after the on-site inspection of Subhash Nagar Metro Depot and AIIMS, Alkapuri and DRM Office stations of Priority Corridor. In respect of all packages, detailed progress reports of important components like civil construction, system works such as signaling system, rolling stock, traction were presented. The Managing Director ordered to pay special attention to safety standards, quality control and environmental compliance at the construction sites. It was decided that priority should be given to adequate number of workers, regular availability of machinery, and material management to complete the construction works. Chaitanya clarified that the project can be completed on time only with continuous dialogue and cooperation between all stakeholders (officials, consultants, contractors). He also emphasized on setting continuous targets for each package and real-time tracking of their progress, as per a press release.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Orange Line Delay? Metro May Miss July Deadline
Bhopal: Bhopal's Metro project is unlikely to meet its July deadline for launching commercial operations. Indore is now anticipated to begin its metro service first, pending an official inauguration date. While Indore's Metro, featuring a shorter priority corridor of five stations, has secured clearances from railway safety authorities, Bhopal's Metro is still awaiting necessary inspections. The inspections from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and the commissioner of railway safety (CRS) are pending for Bhopal's priority corridor, which includes eight stations. The 7.2 km priority section from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS Bhopal is still under construction. According to a recent Lok Sabha reply, "the physical progress of priority section of length 7.2 km from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS of Bhopal Metro Rail Project is 81.26% and is nearing completion." Sources indicate that the remaining work, approximately 19%, involves the development of metro stations, the depot, and other essential infrastructure. These factors, combined with professional considerations and weather conditions, could contribute to the delay. MPMRCL officials suggest that Bhopal metro may begin commercial operations in Aug. Previously, a MPMRCL senior official had expressed optimism "to commence Bhopal metro passenger service – 7.2 km from Depot to AIIMS Bhopal, by July 2025." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Photos With a New Level of Detail Old Money Style Undo The priority corridor represents 43% of the total orange line coverage, which extends from Karond to AIIMS Bhopal. Work on the connection between the Depot and Karond is still in early stages. Sources estimate that full completion of the 16 km stretch will take around two years. Critical components, including the depot and other stations, require further attention. MPMRCL is focusing on detailed planning, including track work at the depot, inspection bay, maintenance bay, and the operation and command building. Bhopal: Bhopal's Metro project is unlikely to meet its July deadline for launching commercial operations. Indore is now anticipated to begin its metro service first, pending an official inauguration date. While Indore's Metro, featuring a shorter priority corridor of five stations, has secured clearances from railway safety authorities, Bhopal's Metro is still awaiting necessary inspections. The inspections from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and the commissioner of railway safety (CRS) are pending for Bhopal's priority corridor, which includes eight stations. The 7.2 km priority section from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS Bhopal is still under construction. According to a recent Lok Sabha reply, "the physical progress of priority section of length 7.2 km from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS of Bhopal Metro Rail Project is 81.26% and is nearing completion." Sources indicate that the remaining work, approximately 19%, involves the development of metro stations, the depot, and other essential infrastructure. These factors, combined with professional considerations and weather conditions, could contribute to the delay. MPMRCL officials suggest that Bhopal metro may begin commercial operations in Aug. Previously, a MPMRCL senior official had expressed optimism "to commence Bhopal metro passenger service – 7.2 km from Depot to AIIMS Bhopal, by July 2025." The priority corridor represents 43% of the total orange line coverage, which extends from Karond to AIIMS Bhopal. Work on the connection between the Depot and Karond is still in early stages. Sources estimate that full completion of the 16 km stretch will take around two years. Critical components, including the depot and other stations, require further attention. MPMRCL is focusing on detailed planning, including track work at the depot, inspection bay, maintenance bay, and the operation and command building.
