| Bhopal Metro | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Owner | Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited | ||
| Locale | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India | ||
| Transit type | Rapid Transit | ||
| Number of lines | 2
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| Number of stations | 29 (Planned) 8 (Under construction) 21 (Approved) | ||
| Website | MPMRCL | ||
| Operation | |||
| Character | Elevated & Underground | ||
| Train length | 3 coaches | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 87.90 km (54.62 mi) (Planned) 6.22 km (3.86 mi) (Under construction) 21.68 km (13.47 mi) (Approved) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||
| Average speed | 44 km/h | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | ||
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The Bhoj Metro (also known as the Bhopal Metro)[1][2][3] is an under construction rapid transit system intended to serve the city of Bhopal, India, the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.[4] The total system consists of 6 corridors covering a distance of 104.87 kilometres (65.16 mi).[5] The first phase of the Bhopal Metro project consists of 28 km (17.40 mi) of line 2 & 5 being under construction.[6] This project will cost ₹80 billion (US$960 million) approximately.[7] There will be three types of run – on road, on bridges, and underground in some locations.[8]
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