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Bhopal Metro: Route Map, Lines, Stations & Latest Updates (2026) (भोपाल मेट्रो (भोज मेट्रो))

Last Updated: 2026

Bhopal Metro (Bhoj Metro) forms a modern rapid-transit network across Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, connecting residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, and intercity railway hubs. Managed by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), this guide covers operational, under-construction, approved and proposed metro lines, including route maps, stations, network expansion and latest project updates.

System Quick Facts
Opened2025 (Commercial Operations)
OperatorMPMRCL (GoI & GoMP 50:50 JV)
Network TypeRapid Transit (Elevated & Underground)
GaugeStandard Gauge (1435 mm)
Electrification750V DC Third Rail
Maximum Speed80 km/h
Sanctioned Phase 1 Network27.87 km (30 Approved Stations)
Priority Corridor Operational6.22 km (8 Operational Stations)
Note on Network ScopeMethodology: Officially sanctioned Bhopal Metro Rail Project Phase 1 network covers 27.87 kmacross two corridors (Orange Line 14.99 km & Blue Line 12.88 km) with 30 approved stations.
Bhopal Metro Operational Corridor6.22 km
Remaining Phase 1 under construction21.65 km
Sanctioned Phase 1 Network27.87 km
Total Sanctioned Phase 1 Stations30 Stations (8 Built & Operational)
Underground Stations2 Stations (Nadra Bus Stand & Bhopal Railway Station)
Sanctioned Completion Cost₹6,941.40 Cr
Network Expansion

Bhopal Metro Project Expansion & Network Overview

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, is executing the ₹6,941.40 crore Bhopal Metro project Phase 1 network covering 27.87 km and 30 sanctioned stations (8 currently built and operational, with 22 under construction) across two primary corridors. Additionally, the Bhopal Metro Master Plan outlines 4 future proposed Phase 2 corridors expanding the overall rapid transit system to ~105 km across the metropolitan area:

Bhopal Metro Orange Line (Line 2): Karond Chauraha to AIIMS (14.99 km)

A 14.99 km north-south corridor featuring 16 sanctioned stations (14 elevated, 2 underground). The 6.22 km priority section from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS featuring 8 stations is commercially operational (passenger services inaugurated 20 December 2025, with 2026 reporting confirming two-way passenger operations). Civil construction and tunneling actively progress on the balance 8.77 km Subhash Nagar to Karond Chauraha section.

Bhopal Metro Blue Line (Line 5): Bhadbhada Chauraha to Ratnagiri Tiraha (12.915 km)

A 12.915 km ongoing construction corridor featuring 14 sanctioned elevated stations. Substructure piling, pier casting, and viaduct erection actively continue under contractor Afcons Infrastructure (awarded Package BH-05 in December 2024), who achieved the first segment erection using a launching girder at Piplani Chauraha on 13 July 2026.

Bhopal Metro Line 1 (Green Line): Bairagarh to Awadhpuri (~24 km — Proposed Phase 2)

Proposed ~24 km east-west Phase 2 Master Plan corridor connecting Bairagarh in western Bhopal to Awadhpuri in eastern residential suburbs across 21 proposed stations.

Bhopal Metro Line 3 (Yellow Line): Bhauri Bypass to Vasant Kunj (~12.6 km — Proposed Phase 2)

Proposed ~12.6 km north-west Phase 2 Master Plan alignment linking Bhauri Bypass with Vasant Kunj Bus Stop precinct across 11 proposed stations.

Bhopal Metro Line 4 (Brown Line): Ashok Garden to Mother Teresa School (~14 km — Proposed Phase 2)

Proposed ~14 km central feeder corridor connecting Ashok Garden with Mother Teresa School campus precinct across 13 proposed stations.

Bhopal Metro Line 6 (Red Line): Mandideep to Habibganj / Rani Kamalapati (~35 km — Proposed Phase 2)

Proposed ~35 km regional high-capacity industrial corridor connecting Mandideep industrial township directly with Rani Kamalapati Railway Station (Habibganj) across 24 proposed stations.

Geospatial alignment

Bhopal Metro Network (Bhoj Metro) Route Map & Network Map

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Network Corridors

Bhopal Metro Lines & Stations

Bhopal Metro Phase 1 Corridors

2 Listed Corridors

Future Proposed Corridors (Phase 2 Master Plan)

4 Proposed Lines
Technical & Operational Overview

Bhopal Metro Network Statistics

Sanctioned Phase 1 DPR Scope27.87 km
Commercially Operational Section6.22 km Priority
Total Sanctioned Stations30 Stations (8 Operational)
Underground Stations2 Stations (Nadra Bus Stand & Bhopal Railway Station)
Master Plan Vision Scope~105 km (6 Corridors)
Sanctioned Completion Cost₹6,941.40 Cr
Development Roadmap

Bhopal Metro Network (Bhoj Metro) Timeline

October 2018

Phase 1 Union Cabinet Approval

Union Cabinet approves Bhopal Metro Phase 1 project covering 27.87 km (16-station Orange Line & 14-station Blue Line) at ₹6,941.40 crore.

November 2018

Priority Civil Contract Awarded

MPMRCL awards the civil construction contract for the 6.225 km Subhash Nagar to AIIMS priority section (Package BH-01).

September 2023

First Trainset Delivered & Trial Runs

First 3-car Alstom metro trainset delivered to Subhash Nagar depot; priority corridor trial runs flagged off.

20 December 2025

Commercial Operations Inaugurated

Commercial passenger operations officially inaugurated on 20 December 2025 for the 6.22 km Subhash Nagar to AIIMS priority corridor across 8 elevated stations.

13 July 2026

First Blue Line Viaduct Segment Erected

Afcons Infrastructure completes the erection of the first U-girder viaduct segment for the Blue Line (~12.9 km corridor) at Piplani Chauraha.

25 July 2026

Updated Commercial Timetable Implemented

MPMRCL implements an updated commercial timetable effective 25 July 2026 for both active tracks on the Subhash Nagar–AIIMS corridor.

August 2026

Substructure & Tunneling Progress

Substructure pier casting, viaduct erection, and underground tunneling actively progress on the remaining Phase 1 corridors under construction.

Intermodal Integration

Connectivity

Nearby Railway Stations

Direct multi-modal transit links to Rani Kamalapati Railway Station and Bhopal Railway Station.

Nearby Bus Terminals & Highways

Integrates with Nadra Bus Stand, ISBT Bhopal, Vasant Kunj Bus Stop, and major city arterials including Hoshangabad Road and Raisen Road.

Nearby Healthcare & Institutions

Serves major healthcare and educational institutions including AIIMS, Mother Teresa School campus, Barkatullah University, and KV campus.

Nearby Commercial & Industrial Hubs

Links Board Office Chauraha & MP Nagar CBD with BHEL Township at Piplani, Govindpura Industrial Area, and Mandideep Industrial SEZ.

Strategic Impact

Why Bhopal Metro Matters

Suburban Arterial Decongestion

Diverts high daily commuter volumes from heavily congested Hoshangabad Road, MP Nagar, Bairagarh, and Hamidia Road corridors.

Eco-Friendly Rapid Transit

Utilizes 750V DC third-rail electric power to provide zero-emission urban transit across Bhopal.

Multi-Modal Intercity Integration

Seamlessly connects intercity rail terminals at Rani Kamalapati Railway Station and Bhopal Railway Station with core commercial, industrial, and suburban hubs.

Real-time Briefings

Latest Bhopal Metro News & Updates

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