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Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Patna Metro’s First Priority Corridor

Kumar also launched work on a 9.35 km underground section slated for roughly 42 months of construction.

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Overview

  • Passenger services start October 7 with operations from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, fares set at Rs 15–30, and trains running about every 20 minutes for 40–42 trips daily.
  • The inaugural elevated stretch spans roughly 3.45–4.3 km and links three stations: Patliputra ISBT, Zero Mile, and Bhoothnath.
  • With this launch, Patna becomes the 24th city in India to have an operational metro system.
  • Three‑coach trains feature Madhubani‑themed interiors, charging points, emergency buttons with microphones, and 360‑degree CCTV, while BSAP personnel will provide security across stations and trains.
  • The Phase‑1 project is estimated at about Rs 13,925.5 crore with DMRC as consultant, L&T as contractor, and JICA support, and includes new Alstom‑built rakes with an interim three‑coach set leased from Pune Metro to accelerate early operations.