Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Indoreans Finally Take Their Long-Awaited First Metro Ride
Indore’s Metro started carrying passengers on Sunday.
The first service ran between Gandhi Nagar and Malviya Nagar.
Many people had watched the tracks and stations being built over the years.
Families brought children, and young people took pictures.
Some passengers rode simply because they wanted to experience the new train.
Students and office workers said it could make their daily travel easier.
One passenger joked that the ride itself was the destination.
People felt the Metro marked a new chapter for the city.
Indore’s Metro began operations on Sunday between Gandhi Nagar and Malviya Nagar.
Thousands of residents boarded the train, including families, students, office workers and curious first-time riders.
Many passengers rode for the experience itself rather than to reach a specific destination.
Residents said the Metro could make college commutes and daily office travel more convenient.
Passengers described the ride as a new chapter for Indore and a city tour without traffic jams.
- Who
- Thousands of Indore residents, including families, students, office workers and other first-time riders.
- What
- The first public Metro rides began in Indore.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Between Gandhi Nagar and Malviya Nagar in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Residents wanted to experience the long-awaited Metro, while some expected it to make their daily commutes more convenient.
- City
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Operations began
- Sunday
- Route
- Gandhi Nagar to Malviya Nagar
- Passengers
- Thousands of Indore residents
- Main appeal
- The experience of taking the city’s first Metro ride
- Expected benefit
- More convenient travel for students and office workers