Table of Content:
- Bhopal Metro: Overview
- Bhopal Metro Project: Features
- Bhopal Metro: Phase I
- Bhopal Metro: Purple Line (Line II)
- Bhopal Metro: Red Line (Line V)
- Bhopal Metro Map
- Bhopal Metro: Proposed Lines
- Bhoj Metro: LINE I- Green Line
- Bhoj Metro: LINE III- Blue Line
- Bhoj Metro: LINE IV – Yellow Line
- Bhoj Metro: LINE VI- Brown Line
Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in central India, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and serene lakes. As the city continues to grow, addressing the transportation needs of its residents becomes crucial. To cater to the increasing demands for efficient public transportation, the Bhopal Metro came into existence with the motto to transform how people travel within the city.
As per the latest reports, the Madhya Pradesh Rail Corporation will place a Bhopal metro mock up at the Smart Park to get feedback and suggestions from citizens, after which Alstom (the manufacturing company) will implement it. However, the date related to the Bhopal metro mockup has not yet been released.
The state's Chief Minister laid the foundation of the Bhopal metro project. A tender for the construction of 13 Bhopal metro stations has been released by MPRCL. Furthermore, the tendering process will begin on July 13 and run until July 20, 2023. On July 21, 2023, technical bids for the same will be opened. Continue reading this article to gain in-depth knowledge about the project.
Bhopal Metro: Overview
Bhopal Metro, also known as "Bhoj Metro," is currently under construction. The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co. Ltd. oversees the metro work. The 105 km metro plan is prepared by Rohit Associates Cities & Rails Pvt. Ltd. The Bhopal Metro project is financed by the European Investment Bank.
It was expected that the metro's priority corridor was supposed to be completed by August 2023, but due to a delay in work, the deadline for the metro’s Priority Corridor got shifted to March 2024. Currently, two lines and 28 stations are underway under Phase 1.
Bhopal Metro Project: Features
The Bhopal metro project has some remarkable key features. Read below to get to know them:
As of now, no section of the Bhopal metro is operational, but construction work is underway for a 6.22km line.
Furthermore, there are big plans for the metro's expansion in the future, with a suggested length of 77.13 km. The project's anticipated cost is Rs. 6941.40 crore to support these efforts.
It is expected that once the Bhopal metro gets operational, there will be around 2.20 lakh daily commuters.
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Bhopal Metro: Phase I
Phase 1 of the Bhoj Metro is expected to be completed by 2027. Under Phase 1, Line 2 (Purple Line) and Line 5 (Red Line) are underway. Nevertheless, let's take a closer look at the stations covered by these lines.
Bhopal Metro: Purple Line (Line II)
This line will cover a distance of 14.99 km and will have elevated and underground stations. Below is the list of 16 stations covered on this line
Karond Square
Krishi Upaj Mandi
DIG Bungalow
Sindhi Colony
Nandra Bus Stand
Bhopal Junction
Aish Bagh Crossing
Bogda Pul (interchange)
Shubhash Nagar Underpass
Kendriya Vidyalaya
DB City Mall
Sangam Cinema
Himansarovar/Habibganj Station
Habibgang Naka
Alkapuri Bus Stand
AIIMS
Bhopal Metro: Red Line (Line V)
It will cover a total distance of 12.88 km and will have 12 stations.
Bhadbadha Square
Depot Square
Jawahar Chowk
Roshanpura Square
Minto Hall
Lily Talkies
Bogda Pul (interchange)
Prabhat Square
Govindpura
J.K.Road
Indrapuri
Piplani (BHEL Township)
Ratnagiri Tiraha
Bhopal Metro Map
Phase 1 of the Bhopal metro train will have two lines: Line 2 and Line 5. Below, you will find the Bhopal route map.
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Bhopal Metro: Proposed Lines
Apart from Phase 1 work under construction, four more lines have been proposed: the Green Line, Blue Line, Yellow Line, and Brown Line.
Bhoj Metro: LINE I- Green Line
This line will have 24 stations:
Bairagarh
Bairagarh Stadium
Hemu Kalani
Hala Pura Bus Stand
Lal Ghati Square
Idgarh Hills
Collectorate
Cambridge School, MG Hospital
Curfew Wali Mata Mandir
Kamala Park
Polytechnic Square
Roshanpura Square
TT Nagar Stadium
Mata Mandir
Jain Mandir
Sharda Mandir
Nutan College
Mansarovar Complex (Habibganj Station),
Khushabhau Thakrey, ISBT
Anna Nagar
Carmel Convent
Piplani Gurdwara Square
Mahatma Gandhi Square
Awadhpuri
Bhoj Metro: LINE III- Blue Line
This line of metro will cover 24 stations:
Bhauri Bypass/NH12 Junction
Peepainer Village (Aerocity)
Airport Road, Gandhinagar
Airport Tiraha
Manubhan Tekri
Lalghati Square
Idgarh Hills
Collectorate
Cambridge School, MG Hospital
Curfew Wali Mata Mandir
Kamala Park
Polytechnic Square
Roshanpura Square
TT Nagar Stadium
Mata Mandir
Jain Mandir
Sharda Mandir
Nutan College
Mansarovar Complex (Habibganj Station)
Habibganj Naka
10 No. Square
Sai Board
Vasant Kunj Bus Stop
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Bhoj Metro: LINE IV – Yellow Line
This line will cover 21 stations:
Ashok Garden Auto Stand
Krishna Campus
Railway Station
Jumerati Road
Curfew Wali Mata Mandir
Kamala Park
Polytechnic Square
Roshanpura Square
TT Nagar Stadium
Mata Mandir
MACT Square
Panchsheel Nagar Bus Stop
Ekant Park
Sahapura Lake
Bhoj University (Chunnabhatti)
IIPM Sarvadham
Mansarovar School
CI Height Nayapura Bus Stop
Sanskar Marriage Garden
Bhairagarh Chichali
Mother Teresa School
Bhoj Metro: LINE VI- Brown Line
This line of metro will cover 12 stations-
Habibganj Naka
RRL
BU University
Bagsewania Bus Stop
Ashima, The Lake City Mall
Sri Ram Colony
C21 Mall
Scope College (Bharopur)
Regional 1 / NH-12
Harigangar Nagar
Regional 2
Mandideep
The Bhopal Metro is poised to be a game-changer for the city, revolutionizing urban transportation and improving the quality of life for its residents. With its efficient connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, an normal frame benefits, the metro system will play a vital role in shaping the future of Bhopal.