Bhopal Metro Extends Sunday Service, Trains Every 15 Minutes On Public Holidays

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) on Thursday announced an extended operating schedule for Bhopal Metro on Sundays and public holidays and also introduced a new offer on two-way journeys.

Under the revised timetable, Metro trains will run every 15 minutes throughout the day while services will also be extended by one hour. According to the new schedule, the last train from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS will depart at 7.30 pm, while the final bus from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar will leave at 8 pm.

The revised timings are expected to reduce passenger waiting time and provide greater flexibility for evening travel.

Weekday schedule remains unchanged

Metro operations on weekdays will continue as per the existing timetable. During peak hours, from 9 am to 10.30 am and from 5.30 pm to 7 pm, trains will continue to operate at 15-minute intervals, while non-peak services will run according to the previously notified schedule.

The decision follows the recent commissioning of Bhopal Metro's advanced signalling system, which has enabled regular operations on both tracks, improving safety, punctuality and service reliability.

According to MPMRCL, revised Sunday and public holiday schedule has been introduced due to increasing passenger demand.

Discounts on return, group tickets and e-wallet recharge

To encourage digital ticketing, MPMRCL is offering a 5% discount on return journey tickets and 10% off group tickets. Passengers recharging their e-wallets through the mobile app will also receive bonus credit based on the recharge amount: 8% for Rs 200-Rs 499, 10% for Rs 500-Rs 999, 12% for Rs 1,000-Rs 1,499, and 15% for recharges between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,000.

Managing Director of MPMRCL S Krishna Chaitanya said the promotional offers were intended to promote cashless travel while making Metro commuting more economical and convenient.