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India.com
9 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Patna Metro will not start from 15th August? New date is..., Full list of metro stations include...
Patna metro- File image Patna metro update: In a matter of good news for residents of Bihar, the first metro project of Bihar, the Patna Metro is now likely to be launched on August 23. Originally planned to be inaugurated on August 15, the operation of the Patna metro will begin only after mandatory safety checks are completed. Here are all the details you need to know about the Patna metro and which stations are expected to be operational in the first phase. As per media reports, Urban Development Minister Jiwesh Mishra confirmed that the preparations were initially aimed at the Independence Day launch, but August 23 is now being considered as an alternative. In the first phase of the metro, five stations are expected to be implemented: Patna metro: Which 5 Metro stations will be opened? New Patliputra Bus Terminal Zero Mile Bhootnath Khemnichak Malahi Pakadi However, readers should also note that during the initial phase, the metro will run only between New Patliputra Bus Terminal, Zero Mile and Bhootnath. Nitish Kumar asks officials to complete Metro project within deadline Patna Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently conducted an on-site inspection of the Patna Metro Rail Project, reviewing progress at key stations including Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath Metro Station. The Chief Minister issued necessary directions to officials and emphasised the timely completion of the project. Details on Patna Metro Project Using a site map, Singh informed the Chief Minister about the facilities planned at Malahi Pakadi Metro Station, including escalators, ticket counters, passenger amenities, public and paid areas, lifts, and access paths to the platform. He added that a total 6.20 km stretch—covering Malahi Pakadi, Khemnichak, Bhootnath Road, Zero Mile, and Pataliputra Bus Terminal—is being given top priority for early completion. What's the total investment on Patna Metro Rail Project? The Bihar government has allocated Rs 115.10 crore for the execution of this section, with a target to operationalise it by August 15, 2025. (With inputs from agencies)
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Patna Metro Complete Guide: Know The Route, Stations, Ticket Fare And Capacity
Last Updated: PM Modi is likely to inaugurate Patna Metro's first 3-km stretch from Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra Bus Terminal on August 15, marking a new chapter in city transport After years of anticipation, the long-awaited Patna Metro is finally set to become a reality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the city's first operational Metro stretch, a 3-km corridor between Malahi Pakadi and Pataliputra Bus Terminal on August 15, Independence Day. This launch marks a major milestone in Bihar's urban transport landscape. The Patna Metro will not only offer passengers a smooth, accessible, and well-organised travel experience but also help ease the city's growing traffic congestion. Trial Run Complete Metro coaches, delivered from Pune, have successfully undergone trial runs. Final safety and technical inspections are currently underway under the supervision of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Modern amenities such as automatic fare collection machines, platform screen doors, and digital displays are being installed at five key stations – Malahi Pakadi, Khemnichak, Bhootnath, Zero Mile, and New ISBT. Affordable Travel Besides reducing road congestion, the metro is expected to make a positive contribution to the city's environmental health. Capacity In its initial phase, each Metro will consist of three air-conditioned coaches, with a total capacity of around 150 passengers. Future expansions plan to increase the number of coaches to eight, significantly boosting ridership capacity. All coaches will feature modern amenities, including CCTV surveillance, Wi-Fi, charging points, and more. Stations will also offer parking and food court facilities for commuter convenience. The Metro is expected to operate daily from 5 am to 11 pm, in line with Delhi Metro's schedule. Ticketing will be enabled via QR codes and NFC technology for a seamless, tech-driven commute. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
One Pune Metro train set leased to Patna Metro, Congress says ‘politically motivated' move
The Maha Metro Rail Corporation has leased a reserve train set of the Pune Metro to the Patna Metro Rail Corporation for a period of three years. The train set has been leased to Patna at a cost of Rs 14.85 crore, including transport and other charges, informed Maha Metro spokesperson Hemant Sonawane. The train set left from Pune to Patna on July 11-12 by road. The Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress Youth Congress has termed this move as a 'politically motivated diversion of resources' from Maharashtra to Bihar, allegedly for electoral gains ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. However, Maha Metro officials denied these allegations by saying that 9 more spare train sets are available with Pune. They also said that such transfers were routine, and Pune Metro itself had received a train set from Hyderabad during its initial days. Prathamesh Abnave, General Secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress, said, 'Commuters in Pune are struggling with long wait times and overcrowded trains. Diverting the city's only reserved metro rake to another state without public or political consultation is unacceptable.' He alleged that the move is politically timed to ensure Patna Metro's symbolic launch before Bihar's elections, aiming to gain mileage for the ruling parties. Abnave questioned whether Pune's MP, MLAs, or the Guardian Minister were informed or consulted prior to this transfer. He also said that if the decision was not reversed, the Congress would protest at the Maha Metro office in Pune. Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director of Maha Metro, denied allegations that the move was politically motivated. He told The Indian Express, 'Nothing is politically motivated. It is basically putting the resources at proper value. We are supplying an adequate number of trains to the citizens of Pune. We are also working on increasing the frequency in Pune. One train per-se does not add to any additional frequency.' Pune Metro has ordered a total of 34 train sets, out of which 33 have been delivered by the manufacturer. With 1 train set being sent to Patna Metro, Pune Metro is left with 32 train sets, out of which 23 are used in daily operations and 9 are spare. A statement shared by Sonawane said, 'At present at peak-time trains are occupied with 60% of its total capacity. With the spare fleet Pune Metro can run services at every 6 min without affecting spare train sets and train sets kept for maintenance. Further efforts are on to reduce headway to 5 min. Pune Metro spared 1 train set to Patna Metro to earn from leasing. Had it been put into service it would have earned less than we are getting, besides its maintenance cost.' Soham is a Correspondent with the Indian Express in Pune. A journalism graduate, he was a fact-checker before joining the Express. Soham currently covers education and is also interested in civic issues, health, human rights, and politics. ... Read More
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Metro coach leaves Pune as city awaits Aug 15 ‘Blue Line' launch
1 2 Patna: The first coach of the Patna Metro's priority corridor, part of Corridor II in the city's ambitious metro rail project, was dispatched from Pune late on Friday night and is expected to arrive in Patna within a couple of weeks. According to officials, this is a major step towards the operational launch of the 'Blue Line', scheduled for Aug 15. The initial three-coach set will operate on a 6.49-km elevated section between Malahi Pakri and New ISBT, a stretch aimed at easing traffic congestion in the area. "The train coaches were dispatched from Pune on July 11 and are likely to reach Patna in the next couple of weeks," said Archana Khushi, spokesperson of the Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL). "The ongoing civil and electrical works at all metro stations, track laying, electric pole installation and signalling system components are progressing steadily. Equipment such as escalators, lifts and ticketing machines are also being installed. Civil work and finishing touches are complete at Malahi Pakri while other stations are nearing completion," she said. Stations along the elevated corridor include Malahi Pakri, Khemnichak, Bhoothnath, Zero Mile and Patliputra Bus Terminal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Orthopaedic Surgeon: Painful Knees? Do This Once A Day! (Genius) goldentree Learn More Undo About 95% of the construction work is complete, with the remainder expected within a month. Each station will have a two-tier structure with concourse and platform levels. Facilities will include ticketing counters, waiting zones, information centres, public address systems, entry/exit points, dining and shopping areas and full accessibility through lifts, escalators and staircases. Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar recently reviewed the project with officials. "The priority corridor of Patna Metro is a significant step to improve the public transportation system in the state capital. We have to complete this work on time while ensuring quality and safety during construction," he said. He added that coordination and regular monitoring would ensure steady progress. "All stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to the timely delivery of the metro corridor and to providing Patna with a world-class urban transport system," Kumar said. Corridor II spans 14.5km, connecting Patna Junction to ISBT. In addition to the elevated stretch, it includes an 8.08-km underground section with key stations such as Rajendra Nagar, Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna University, PMCH, Gandhi Maidan, Akashvani and Patna Junction. Khemnichak and Patna Junction will serve as interchange stations. Meanwhile, the 76-acre ISBT Metro Depot at Ramachak Bairiya is nearing completion. The facility will include two workshop bays, three inspection bays, a testing track, eight stabling bays for 32 three-coach trains, and an automated washing unit. Additional infrastructure includes an auditorium, training school, canteen, operations control centre and a 2,500 KVA auxiliary substation to meet power needs.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patna Metro's first corridor set to roll by August 15: 6.5km 'blue line' nears finish line; key stations almost ready, trial runs soon
Patna's first metro corridor, the 'blue line', is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by August 15, 2025. This elevated section of Corridor II includes five stations and is 6.49 km long. PATNA: Patna's first metro corridor, the 'blue line', is expected to become operational within the next 60 days. This elevated section of Corridor II (Patna Junction-ISBT) of the Patna Metro Rail Project is nearly complete. The 6.49-km route includes five elevated stations - Malahi Pakri, Khemnichak, Bhoothnath, Zero Mile and ISBT. Metro officials said 90% of the work on the priority corridor has been completed and operations are scheduled to begin by Aug 15, 2025. "Final touches are being given at some stations while others are in the last phase of civil and electrical works. Installation of tracks and electric poles is ongoing," they said. U-girders have been placed at Khemnichak, platform casting has started at ISBT and purlin installation is underway at Bhoothnath station. Civil works at the ISBT Metro Rail Depot - spanning 76 acres - are complete with finishing work in progress. Regular review meetings are being held to meet the project deadline. Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said the corridor was in its final stage. "The state govt is working with full commitment to provide a modern, fast and environmentally friendly public transport system," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo The depot at Baririya Chak will feature advanced facilities including two workshop bays, three inspection bays, a testing track, eight stabling bays for 32 three-coach trains and an auto-coach washing unit. The development area will also include an auditorium, training school, canteen, and operational control centre. An auxiliary substation of 2,500 KVA will support the power needs of the depot. Each metro station will consist of two levels - concourse and platform. The concourse will house ticket counters, waiting areas, information kiosks, public announcement systems, check-in/out facilities, food courts, retail shops and accessibility features such as lifts, escalators and stairways. Khemnichak station, a key interchange, will have three levels and two platforms, allowing seamless connectivity between Corridor I (Danapur-Khemnichak) and Corridor II. The Patna Metro project has an estimated cost of Rs 13,925 crore. The state govt will cover 20% of the cost (excluding land acquisition), another 20% will come from the Centre and the remaining 60% will be funded through a loan from JICA.
