Orange Line · Madhya PradeshOpen now
Orange Line from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS, elevated.
Stations open
8
Length open
About 7.2 km
Fare range
Rs 20 to Rs 40
Trains run
15 to 30 min
Bhopal's first metro section is part of the Orange Line. It runs elevated from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS: eight stations over about 7.2 km, according to MPMRCL's website. Press reports give lengths between 6.2 and 7.4 km, so treat the figure as approximate.
The first passengers rode on 21 December 2025, a day after the inauguration. The line is meant to continue to Karond, partly underground. Completion targets in the press range from 2028 into 2029, so they are targets, not dates.
Single-journey fares come from MPMRCL's official matrix: Rs 20 for one or two stations, Rs 30 for three to five and Rs 40 for six to seven. Under the timetable that took effect on 15 September 2026, trains start at 11:30 AM. The last train leaves Subhash Nagar at 7:00 PM and AIIMS at 7:30 PM from Monday to Saturday, and about an hour later on Sundays and public holidays.
Earlier press timings differ from the official PDF, so the Bhopal guide follows the PDF. It also holds station pages, the route map and places to visit near each stop.
| Status | Open now |
|---|---|
| Line and services | Orange Line, Elevated |
| Stations open | 8 (Subhash Nagar to AIIMS) |
| Operating length | About 7.2 km |
| Fares | Rs 20 to Rs 40. From MPMRCL's official fare matrix (August 2026). |
| First and last train | 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Monday to Saturday, first train 11:30 AM, last train 7:00 PM from Subhash Nagar and 7:30 PM from AIIMS. Sundays and public holidays run later. |
| Frequency | Every 30 minutes, then every 15 minutes in the evening (Mon to Sat) |
| Daily services | 42 departures (Mon to Sat), 66 on Sundays and holidays |
| Opened | 20 Dec 2025 (inauguration) |
| Interchanges | None open. Bogda Pul (with the planned Blue Line) is planned |
| Ticketing | Paper QR ticket at counters, Mobile QR ticket in the MP Metro app, e-Wallet with recharge bonus |
| Accessibility | Coming soon |
| Premium class | No Premium class published |
| Parking | No parking at the eight stations at present (MPMRCL MD, reported) |
| Operator | Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) |
| Last verified | 12 November 2026 |
Sources: MPMRCL official timetable PDFs effective 15 Sep 2026 and the official fare matrix (file dated 31 Aug 2026); mpmetrorail.com (operating length).
Each step uses the facts above and links to the page on the Bhopal guide that holds the detail.
First train 11:30 AM, last train 7:30 PM. Monday to Saturday, first train 11:30 AM, last train 7:00 PM from Subhash Nagar and 7:30 PM from AIIMS. Sundays and public holidays run later.
Timings on the Bhopal guideRs 20 to Rs 40. MPMRCL official fare matrix (file dated 31 Aug 2026).
Fares on the Bhopal guideOptions named in our sources: Paper QR ticket at counters, Mobile QR ticket in the MP Metro app, e-Wallet with recharge bonus.
Ticket options on the Bhopal guideInterchanges: None open. Bogda Pul (with the planned Blue Line) is planned.
Route map on the Bhopal guide20 Dec 2025
Inauguration. Passenger service starts on 21 December 2025 according to news reports; MPMRCL's banner says 20 December.
Source: Free Press Journal, The Hitavada, mpmetrorail.com
15 Sep 2026
Current official timetable takes effect: 11:30 AM start, 42 departures a day Monday to Saturday.
Source: MPMRCL official timetable PDFs
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The Bhopal guide has the station pages, fare notes and sources. This hub does not publish them.