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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar showed the green flag to Bhopal Metro, marking its long-awaited innagural on Saturday

The inauguration ceremony

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was held at the Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center, also known as Minto Hall. Union Minister Khattar, Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister in charge Chaitanya Kashyap, Minister Vishwas Sarang, Krishna Gaur, and other public representatives were present.

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LIVE: भोपाल में सुभाष नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन पर हरी झण्डी दिखाकर मेट्रो ट्रेन का शुभारंभ एवं पत्रकार वार्ता#BhopalMetroForViksitMP https://t.co/V72YD9C6Mv
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) December 20, 2025\n

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the capital and its people virtually.

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar assured that the experiments are on for last-mile connectivity that will pick the passengers from metro stations and drop them to their destination and vice-versa.

The Bhopal Metro will operate every day between Subhash Nagar and AIIMS, offering passengers services from early morning at 8:00 AM until the evening at 8:00 PM.

According to information, the Orange Line will cover 7km-long route and will have 8 halts-- Subhash Nagar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, DB Mall, MP Nagar, Rani Kamlapati Railway Station, DRM Office, Alkapuri and AIIMS Bhopal .

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अब मेट्रो ट्रेन की रफ्तार से विकास की नई यात्रा पर आगे बढ़ेगा भोपाल।

\n आज राजधानी में मेट्रो ट्रेन शुभारंभ की आप सभी को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं... pic.twitter.com/3lBHbh1Puh
— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) December 20, 2025\n

Route, Facilities, Timings and Fare

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The first operational corridor runs from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS, covering about 7 km with eight elevated stations.
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Trains operate daily from around 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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- Fare :
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₹20 for up to 2 stations
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₹30 for 3–5 stations
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₹40 for 6–8 stations

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भोपाल मेट्रो यात्री सेवा का शुभारंभ!

\n अब सफर होगा तेज़, सुरक्षित और आरामदायक।
\n सुभाष नगर से एम्स — सिर्फ़ मिनटों में!

\n भोपाल मेट्रो का टाइमटेबल #MPM #MPMetro#BhopalMetro pic.twitter.com/AspZlXJH8D
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— Collector Bhopal (@CollectorBhopal) December 19, 2025\n

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- Facilities :

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Air-conditioned coaches
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Platofrm screen doors, AI-based safety systems
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CCTV cameras and emergency communication system
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Lifts, escalators at all stations
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Audio-visual passenger information
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Spaces for wheelchairs
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Modern station design with clean toilet facilities

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The metro project, which faced eight years of delays because of some major disruptions. Due to which, several deadline were extended. Now, it is finally ready for passengers.

The event was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Union Cabinet Ministers, and other VIPs, along with a large number of people who arrived in their personal vehicles.

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\n With Bhopal Metro getting inaugurated today, it will become the 20th operational Metro Rail System in the country!#Metro #India #Infra pic.twitter.com/dX8KDJvbqN
— Infra News India (INI) (@TheINIofficial) December 20, 2025\n

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The Bhopal Metro is meant to give people a fast, safe, and environment-friendly way to travel in the city. It will help save travel time, reduce traffic on roads, and make daily journeys more comfortable.

The metro is also designed to be easy to use for elderly people and differently-abled passengers. In the future, the metro network will be extended to connect more areas of Bhopal.

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Bhopal Metro News: CM Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Khattar Inagurate Bhopal Metro Orange Line; Commercial Run From December 21-- Check Route, Timing...

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