Karond, Bhopal

Bhopal Metro services have resumed on June 26th following a comprehensive safety audit by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS). The audit, which included rigorous testing of the signaling system and bringing two trains face-to-face on the same track, focused on the Subhash Nagar and AIIMS corridor.

Bhopal Metro is set to significantly enhance its operations with the upcoming launch of a new signalling system on the priority corridor between Subhash Nagar and AIIMS in July. This upgrade will enable two-way operations on both tracks, reducing waiting times from 75 minutes to 25 minutes and tripling service frequency.

Housing units constructed by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) are reportedly showing signs of poor construction quality, with cracks, dampness, and peeling plaster appearing within a year of allotment. Residents have also reported that some basic facilities remain incomplete.

The Bhopal registration department has proposed a 12% increase in collector guideline rates across over 740 colonies for the fiscal year 2026-27. This hike will lead to higher registration costs for homebuyers, impacting the real estate market. The increase is expected to significantly push up property registration expenses.

The Bhopal Metro Project is progressing with the commencement of underground tunnel construction, marking a significant milestone. The use of an advanced Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is expected to expedite the process and ensure precision in densely populated urban areas. This development is key to establishing a modern and sustainable public transportation system.