According to metro authorities, pets will not be allowed on board under any circumstances. Passengers may, however, carry up to two bottles of alcohol, provided they are sealed and unopened. Open cigarettes, beedis, matchboxes, lighters, gutkha, tobacco products, dry snacks, petrol, and other inflammable materials are strictly prohibited. Weapons of any kind are also banned.
The Bhopal Metro has also fixed a luggage limit, similar to airline norms. Commuters can carry a maximum of 25 kilograms of luggage. Officials said the restriction is aimed at ensuring passenger safety and smooth movement within stations and coaches.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones and smartwatches are permitted, but drones, satellite phones, radio communication equipment, and cameras are not allowed. Passengers found intoxicated, unruly, mentally disturbed, or suffering from infectious diseases may be denied entry, officials said.
The priority corridor currently operates between Subhash Nagar and AIIMS, covering eight stations: Subhash Nagar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, DB Mall, MP Nagar, Rani Kamlapati, DRM Office, Alkapuri, and AIIMS. All stations and coaches are under round-the-clock CCTV surveillance. In addition, around 250 private security guards, hired from a Uttar Pradesh-based agency, have been deployed. Some passengers raised complaints about guard behavior on the first two days, which metro officials said are being reviewed.
The metro has also announced penalties for violations. Unnecessary use of the emergency button can attract fines of up to ₹10,000. Spitting inside trains or stations will cost ₹200, while ticketless travel will result in an additional ₹50 penalty over the applicable fare. Protests, vandalism, unauthorized selling, and refusal to vacate coaches are prohibited under the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002.
Station Masters and Controllers are authorized to collect fines. Failure to pay may lead to the offender being handed over to the police. Authorities said the measures are intended to ensure safety, discipline, and a reliable commuting experience as Bhopal’s metro services expand.
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