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Bhopal Metro is set to launch its priority corridor from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar Depot next month, spanning 7.5 km with eight stations and speeds up to 80 km/h. The project incorporates advanced noise and vibration reduction measures, including rubber padding under tracks, acrylic barriers, foam-insulated track-switch mechanisms, and vibration-reduction mats. Trains will slow near sensitive zones, and depot equipment will remain quiet within "pack houses." MPMRCL plans to invest INR 1.2 crore to assess these initiatives, while inspections by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety are underway to approve passenger services.
Bhopal's metro system is preparing to start operations on its priority corridor next month, introducing advanced technologies to minimize noise and vibration. The 7.5 km Orange Line stretch from AIIMS to Subhash Nagar Depot includes eight stations and is designed for speeds up to 80 km/h. Advertisement
At AIIMS station, rubber padding beneath concrete slabs has been installed to absorb vibrations, reducing the impact on surrounding buildings. In residential areas such as Habibganj Naka, 4-meter-high transparent acrylic barriers along the elevated track help limit noise while preserving visibility. Track-switching mechanisms at Rani Kamlapati and Habibganj stations are housed in foam-insulated enclosures to reduce operational noise. In the MP Nagar section, rail clips and vibration-reduction mats further minimize ground disturbance.
Trains will automatically slow down to under 60 km/h near Kendriya Vidyalaya to limit disruption in educational zones. Equipment like fans, compressors, and transformers at Subhash Nagar Depot has been placed in "pack houses" to ensure noise remains below typical urban ambient levels. These measures comply with the Metro Rail Transit System Guidelines for Noise and Vibrations (2015). MPMRCL also plans to invest around INR 1.2 crore in Bhopal and Indore to evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions. The corporation is preparing for inspections by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety to secure approvals for passenger operations.
This corridor represents a significant effort by MPMRCL to enhance commuter comfort while minimizing environmental impact. Past metro projects in India have increasingly focused on quiet technology, and Bhopal's implementation reflects this trend.
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