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Bhopal Metro Rail Project
A metro rail network for Bhopal with priority corridors under construction and trial operations conducted on initial stretches.
Estimated cost
₹6,941 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
27 Sept 2018
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
Priority sections have seen trial runs but commercial service and wider network completion have moved beyond early public expectations.
First target
Dec 2024
Current target
Dec 2026
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Bhopal commuters, public transport users and urban growth corridors.
Timeline
2 events
27 Sept 2018
Project launch period
Bhopal-Indore metro works moved into sanctioned implementation.
1 Oct 2023
Trial run
Trial runs were conducted on the Bhopal priority corridor.
Risk notes
- Commercial opening depends on systems, stations and safety clearances
- Urban interface and procurement delays
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