CM Mohan Yadav says metro services to start from…; check details

Bhopal Metro news: The much-awaited first phase of Bhopal Metro Rail service will become operational on December 21, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said at a press conference in Khajuraho on Monday. With this significant development, Bhopal will become the second city in the state to provide metro services to provide a new and safe journey to the public.

Metro rail service in Indore was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 31 this year. CM Yadav said, “BJP government is working with all possible efforts to make Madhya Pradesh a developed state, in this direction, Bhopal Metro Rails will become operational from December 21. Many other projects will also be announced on that day.” he said.

The announcement comes a few days after Bhopal Metro Commissioner of Rail Safety (CMRS) Nilabhra Sengupta conducted the final inspection of Bhopal Railway Metro and granted mandatory clearance before passenger services start. Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) officials confirmed that necessary approvals have been received.

Bhopal Metro Stations

The 6.22 km long first phase of Bhopal Metro to be opened will include eight stations: Subhash Nagar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, DB Mall, MP Nagar, Rani Kamlapati Railway Station, DRM office, Alkapuri and AIIMS Bhopal.

The construction of the second phase of the metro is ongoing in Bhopal and Indore. A senior official associated with MPMRCL had earlier said that immediately after the inauguration, passenger services will start the same day and will be followed by a week-long period of free travel.

Bhopal Metro ticket price, timings

Once the free travel window closes, fares will remain affordable, starting from Rs 10 for short trips and Rs 20 for trips of around eight kilometres. In the first stage, trains will run between 08.00 and 20.00 in the morning, with a train every half hour.

(With inputs from IANS)