Bhoj Metro

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{{short description|Rapid transit system serving Bhopal, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox Public transit
| name = Bhoj Metro
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| locale = [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
| owner = Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
|lines = 2 (Under Construction)
Line 2 Purple line (AIIMS to Karond Square 15 Km)
Line 5 Red Line (Ratnagiri Tiraha to Bhadbhada 12.88 km)
| stations = 28 (Under Construction)
| ridership = 220,000
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| transit_type = [[Rapid Transit]]

| train_length = 3 coaches
| character = Elevated & Underground
| system_length = {{convert|17.32|mi|abbr=on}} (planned)
| track_gauge = {{Track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| el = 750V DC, third rail
| average_speed = 32 km/h
| top_speed = 90 km/h
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| website = [http://www.mpmetrorail.com/index.php MPMRCL]
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The '''Bhoj Metro''' (also known as the '''Bhopal Metro''')<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/infrastructure/bhopal-metro-to-be-named-after-raja-bhoj-announces-kamal-nath-1569511530540.html|title=Bhopal Metro to be named after Raja Bhoj, announces Kamal Nath|date=26 September 2019|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|language=en|access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/bhopal-news/bhopal-metro-to-be-bhoj-metro-after-raja-bhoj-kamal-nath-2107765|title=Bhopal Metro To Be Called "Bhoj Metro" After Indian King "Raja Bhoj": Kamal Nath|website=NDTV.com|access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/cm-names-bhopal-metro-after-raja-bhoj-bjp-cheers/articleshow/71319145.cms|title=Kamal Nath names Bhopal Metro after Raja Bhoj; BJP cheers {{!}} Bhopal News - Times of India|last1=27 Sep|first1=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=9 November 2019|last3=Ist|first3=12:31}}</ref> is an under construction [[rapid transit]] system intended to serve the city of [[Bhopal]], India, the capital of the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_proposed-survey-for-bhopal-metro-rail-a-right-step-e-sreedharan_1412673 |title=Proposed survey for Bhopal metro rail a right step: E Sreedharan – India – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=21 July 2010 |access-date=24 January 2011}}</ref> The total system consists of 2 corridors covering a distance of {{convert|27.87|km|mi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/news/MP-BHO-in-bhopal-light-metro-to-provide-paupers-an-experience-to-travel-like-nawabs-4514220-NOR.html |title=DMRC surveys Bhopal for metro rail service |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=20 April 2010 |access-date=24 January 2011}}</ref> This project will cost {{INRConvert|80|b}} approximately.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/bhopal-indore-to-have-metro-rail-soon_100145920.html |title=Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon |publisher=Thaindian.com |access-date=24 January 2011}}</ref> There will be three types of run – on road, on bridges, and underground in some locations.[3]

==Route Network==
In Phase 1, Bhopal Metro will consist of 2 lines and 28 stations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bhopal Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/bhopal-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US|access-date=2 May 2020}}</ref>

==={{font color|Purple|Purple Line}} (Karond Circle - AIIMS)===
Length: 14.99 km

Alignment: Elevated & Underground

No. of Stations: 16

Stations:
* Karond Circle
* Krishi Upaj Mandi
* DIG Bungalow
* Sindhi Colony
* Nadra Bus Stand
* Bhopal Junction
* Aish Bagh Crossing
* Bogda Pul
* Subhash Nagar Underpass
* Kendriya Vidyalaya
* DB City Mall
* Sargam Cinema
* Habibganj
* Habibganj Naka
* Alkapuri Bus Stand
* AIIMS

==={{font color|Red|Red Line}} (Bhadbhada Square – Ratnagiri Tiraha)===
Length: 12.88 km

Alignment: Elevated

No. of Stations: 12

Stations:
* Bhadbadha Square
* Depot Square
* Jawahar Chowk
* Roshanpura Square
* Minto Hall
* Lily Talkies
* Bogda Pul
* Prabhat Square
* J.K.Road
* Indrapuri
* Piplani
* Ratnagiri Tirahaa

The planned Metro in Bhopal is a [[Rapid transit|heavy metro]] system. This system consists of a Network of 105 km and with lines overlapping and branching. In May 2013. Ar. Rohit Gupta (Rohit Associates Cities & Rails Pvt.Ltd) consultants were appointed to prepare a detailed project report for the MRTS including the selection of the system for the city. Based on the multicriteria analysis and recommendations of consultants, the Government of Madhya Pradesh approved the inception report prepared by the consultant on 30 June 2014. {{As of|2014|December|2}} Geotechnical surveys and formation of the company is being carried on for the implementation of the project.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} The project will be completed by 2021 with first phase in 2019. DPR approved by State Cabinet.<ref>http://epaper.bhaskar.com/detail/?id=683659&boxid=1211377343&ch=mpcg&map=map&currentTab=tabs-1&pagedate=12/01/2014&editioncode=120&pageno=2&view=image</ref>

On 1 May 2019, the [[Asian Development Bank]] (ADB) gave in-principle approval to fund the Bhopal Metro project. The Union Government will stand as guarantor for the loan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=India |first1=Press Trust of |title=ADB to fund Delhi-Meerut rapid rail link, 4 metro projects |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/adb-to-fund-delhi-meerut-rapid-rail-link-4-metro-projects/article27003648.ece |website=Hindu Business Line |access-date=4 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

==Status Updates==

* '''October 2018:''' DPR is approved by central government.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/indore-bhopal-metro-rail-projects-approved-by-modi-led-cabinet-all-you-want-to-know-about-the-infra-boost/1336498/ | title=Indore, Bhopal metro rail projects approved by Modi-led Cabinet! All you want to know about the infra boost| date=4 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/bhopal/news/bhopal-indore-metro-project-0797629.html |title = भोपाल अौर इंदौर में चार साल में चलेगी मेट्रो, 14442.20 करोड़ रुपए खर्च होंगे|date = 4 October 2018}}</ref>
*'''November 2018:''' Tendering may start in December.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-loan-and-metropolitan-area-issue-is-not-resolved-for-bhopal-metro-project-2646163 |title = Bhopal Metro अब भी राह में कई अड़चनें इस हिस्से से शुरू होगा काम|date = November 2018}}</ref>
*'''December 2018:''' Detailed Geotechnical investigation study (soil testing) begins.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/bhopal/news/bhopal-metro-01484632.html |title = मेट्रो के अंडरग्राउंड रूट का सर्वे शुरू , सॉइल टेस्टिंग के बाद तय होगा जमीन के कितने नीचे से गुजरेगी मेट्रो|date = 3 February 2019}}</ref>
*'''January 2019:''' Dilip Buildcon begins construction of elevated viaduct between Shubash Nagar And AIIMS starts.
*'''April 2019''': Dilip Buildcon begins pile testing.
*'''August 2019:''' Construction work ongoing.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/bhopal/news/mp-news-work-of-metro-project-without-traffic-management-plan-conditions-of-daily-living-094002-5171687.html | title=ट्रैफिक मैनेजमेंट प्लान के बगैर शुरू कर दिया मेट्रो प्राेजेक्ट का काम , रोजाना बन रहे जाम के हालात| date=5 August 2019}}</ref> MPMRCL announced metro will start operations in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/bhopal-indore-metro-rail-networks-project-mou-sign-madhya-pradesh-government-centre-government-atrc-1-1111929.html |title = भोपाल और इंदौर में जल्द दौड़ेगी मेट्रो, MoU पर हुए दस्तखत}}</ref>
*'''September 2019''': Project renamed to '''Bhoj Metro''' by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Kamal Nath]] while laying the foundation stone.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
*'''Jun 2020''': Metro construction ongoing near Subhash Nagar, AIIMS. Casting yard for girders work ongoing at Kanhasaiyan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/metro-rail-back-on-track-after-3-mths/articleshow/76517977.cms|title=Metro rail back on track, after 3 mths | Bhopal News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
* '''Aug 2020''': 80 pillars already constructed. Aim is to inaugurate the metro services before August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/start-bhopal-and-indore-metro-rail-before-august-2023-minister-bhupendra-singh/|title=Start Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail before August 2023-MinisteR Bhupendra Singh|first=India Education Diary Bureau|last=Admin|date=7 August 2020}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.mpmetrorail.com/index.php/2016-04-30-12-07-21/2016-04-30-12-07-57/bhopal-metro Bhopal Metro]
* [http://www.mpmetrorail.com/index.php/2016-04-30-12-07-21/2016-04-30-12-07-57/bhopal-metro Website dedicated to planned Bhopal Metro]
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