Bhopal Metro
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| Bhopal Metro भोपाल मेट्रो | |
|---|---|
| Background | |
| Owner | Bhopal Municipal Corporation |
| Locale | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh[1] |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 3 (planned) |
| Number of stations | 28 (planned) |
| Daily ridership | 2,20,000 |
| Operation | |
| Technical | |
| System length | 38.5 kilometres (23.9 mi) (planned) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary |
The Bhopal Metro is a rapid transit proposed for the city of Bhopal, India. The total system consists of 3 corridors covering a distance of 38.5 km.[2] This project will cost 
80 billion (US$1.3 billion) approximately.[3]
History
On 20 December 2011, Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for Bhopal Metro. The DMRC will submit the DPR within 6 months. Preparing the DPR will cost . The cost will be shared by state and the Centre.[4]
Plan
Three corridors have been proposed by DMRC.
- M.P.Nagar to Mandideep
- Suruchi Nagar to BHEL (9km, 9 stations)
- Bairaghar to Mandideep
References
- ↑ "Proposed survey for Bhopal metro rail a right step: E Sreedharan – India – DNA". Dnaindia.com. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- ↑ "DMRC surveys Bhopal for metro rail service". Hindustan Times. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- ↑ "Bhopal, Indore to have Metro Rail soon". Thaindian.com. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-21/indore/30541736_1_three-metro-corridors-delhi-metro-rail-corporation-metro-train
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