🚇Patna Metro’s Blue Line Set to Roll by August 15

RR Team

6 months ago

🚉 A Leap for Bihar: Patna’s First Metro Corridor Nears Completion

Patna is on the brink of a major urban transformation as its first metro line — the 6.49 km elevated “Blue Line” under Corridor II (Patna Junction to ISBT) — is scheduled to start operations by August 15, 2025.

With over 90% of the construction work completed, the Patna Metro Rail Project is racing against time to meet its ambitious deadline. The stretch includes five major elevated stations:

Malahi Pakri
Khemnichak
Bhoothnath
Zero Mile
ISBT

Officials confirmed that final touches are being applied, including installation of electric poles and tracks.

🏗️ Construction Milestones Achieved

U-girders installed at Khemnichak
Platform casting in progress at ISBT
Purlin installation underway at Bhoothnath
Depot at ISBT (76 acres) is nearly complete

The Baririya Chak depot includes:

2 workshop bays
3 inspection bays
8 stabling bays (for 32 three-coach trains)
Auto-coach washing unit
Auditorium, training school, canteen, control centre
2,500 KVA auxiliary substation

🏢 Commuter-Centric Station Design

Each station will have two levels:

Concourse level: ticket counters, waiting areas, shops, food courts, accessibility features
Platform level: boarding and deboarding areas

Khemnichak station will serve as an interchange hub between Corridor I and Corridor II, featuring three levels and dual platforms.

💰 Budget & Funding

The Patna Metro project is estimated at ₹13,925 crore, with funding from:

20% – Bihar State Government (excluding land)
20% – Central Government
60% – Loan from JICA

📢 Government’s Commitment

Urban Development Minister Jibesh Kumar stated:

“We are fully committed to providing modern, efficient, and green transport to the people of Bihar.”

Trial runs are expected to begin by mid-July 2025 with commercial operations starting on or before Independence Day.

🌟 Conclusion

The Patna Metro Blue Line is all set to redefine public transport in Bihar. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and commuter-friendly stations, it promises cleaner, faster, and more sustainable urban mobility.