Indore Metro Vs Hyderabad Metro – A Fascinating Comparision Between 2 Metros [2024]

Indore Metro Vs Hyderabad Metro – Indore Metro is at a fast pace of construction and is expected to be operational very soon. Being the pioneer metro project in Madhya Pradesh so many eyes are on it and thus it is also compared with other metro systems in India to understand its strength and capabilities.

With the same purpose, we have also started a chain of comparing different operational and under-construction metro systems with the Indore Metro network and Indore Metro vs Hyderabad Metro is a part of that. So let’s start to learn about some differences between Indore metro and Hyderabad metro.

Indore Metro Vs Hyderabad Metro

Hyderabad metro is an operational metro network while the Indore metro is currently under construction, and in various aspects, so many differences can be seen in both the systems that we are going to untangle.

Stay tuned with us till the end to learn about this Indore Metro and Hyderabad Metro comparison that will be majorly based on the length of the metro network, types of tracks, metro train length, type of electrification, etc. So let’s get started without wasting any time.

Owner

The ownership of the metros is one of the biggest differences between Indore Metro and Hyderabad Metro. Let me explain to you why. In India, whenever a metro project is planned, an organization is formed between the State Government and Central Government with an equal partnership of 50-50%.

Indore Metro case is also similar. Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited is a joint venture between MP and Central Governments formed for the proper planning, construction, and operation but this is a different case in Hyderabad Metro. 

In Hyderabad Metro, a majority stake of 90% is owned by A special purpose vehicle company, L&T (Larsen & Toubro) while only 10% stakes are owned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Length Of Metro System

In the Indore Metro network, there are a total of 11 corridors are planned and 5 corridors are approved by the government named Line 1A, Line 1B, Line 2, Line 3, and Line 4. Hence the length of the whole Indore Metro network will be 124 km. As of now, Line 3 is under construction which is a 33.53 km long route.

If we talk about the Hyderabad Metro network length then the 278 km length is approved by the Cabinet out of that 71.1 km is operational as of now and the rest is under survey while the DPR (Detailed Project Report) for 63 km route is already submitted.

Train Length

Indore Metro trains will be 3 to 6 coaches long. The metro train length is decided based on need and demand. In Hyderabad, Metro trains are also 3-car trains.

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Daily Ridership

Indore Metro Rail Project is currently under construction and there is no ridership as of now but the number of people using the metro daily for commuting across the city is estimated to be 2,50,000 initially in Indore.

The Hyderabad Metro system has been operational since 2017 and its daily ridership capacity is 480,000 in 2024.

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Track Gauge

In between so many differences between Indore Metro and Hyderabad Metro, there is a similarity as well that both the metro networks have included 1435 mm standard gauge type of track gauges.

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Train Speed

In my opinion, train length and train speed directly depend on the daily ridership. As much as the ridership needs to increase, the speed of the train is set at high speed in order to decrease the time for headways so that commuters can reach out their destination on time and do not have to be late due to the crowding.

In Indore, the metro trains will be allowed to run on the train at an average speed of 44 km/h and at a top speed of 90 km/h while in Hyderabad the metro trains will be allowed to run on the tracks at an average speed of 35-4- km/h and at a top speed of 80 km/h.

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Electrification

There is another one of the biggest differences between Indore Metro and Hyderabad Metro can be seen. In Indore Metro, 750V DC Third Rail type of electrification can be seen to supply electric power to the locomotives while in Hyderabad Metro, 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary type of electrification can be seen to supply electric power to the locomotives.

Final Words

In this write, we have discussed the Indore Metro and Hyderabad Metro comparison by talking about the various aspects of both metro systems. There are so many differences and some similarities as well. 

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After all these, metro networks are being built to make commuting easy, comfortable, convenient, and safe for us. Whatever speed is set, whatever kind of electrification is installed, or whichever track gauge is adopted, everything is done after lots of planning and for the best outcomes.

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