InfrastructureGS-3
20 December 2025Bhopal Metro Becomes Operational; India’s Metro Network Reaches 1,090 km
Syllabus: Urban Transport
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Why in news?
With the commencement of Bhopal Metro operations, India now has operational metro networks in 26 cities, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban mobility.
⚛️Static Concepts
UrbanisationMass Rapid Transit Systems
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Bhopal becomes the 26th city in India with an operational Metro system.
- Total operational Metro length in India reaches 1,090 km.
- Bhopal Metro has a total length of 30.8 km with two corridors.
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Examiner's Trap: The entire 30.8 km network was not inaugurated in the first phase.
Quick Data Points
Priority Corridor length: ~7 km
Total corridors: 2 (Orange and Blue Lines)
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: Infrastructure, sustainable urban development.- Metro systems reduce congestion and urban air pollution.
- Promotes inclusive and efficient public transport in growing cities.
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