Patna: Patna Metro officials have carried out a comprehensive electrical safety inspection of two new stations, as the city prepares to expand its rapid transit network. The inspection, conducted by Jagdish Kumar, Chief Electrical Inspector of the Government of India, covered the stretch from Khemichak to Malahi Pakri.
Teams from both Patna Metro and Delhi Metro were present, overseeing tests of electronic equipment, signals, and station systems. Officials reported that all components met the required safety and operational standards. Metro services at the two stations are expected to begin in February.
Another Milestone Electrified..Powering Progress..EIG Inspection Successfully Completed..👍
The EIG inspection was successfully completed today. The ASS inspection at Malahi Pakdi Metro Station was carried out, along with the OHE inspection from Khemnichak to Malahi Pakdi metro… pic.twitter.com/Z013GjQdDQ— Patna Metro Rail Corporation (@PMRCLofficial) January 23, 2026
The inspection included relay testing, verification of statutory approvals, assessment of earthing systems, and evaluation of the interlocking and overhead equipment along the route. Automatic signalling systems were also tested at Malahi Pakri station, while overhead lines were inspected across the Khemichak–Malahi Pakri stretch.
The final clearance for operations will be granted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, who will examine track strength, power supply, signalling and communication systems, fire and evacuation measures, station infrastructure, and staff readiness, including driver training and trial runs. Only after this review will the stations be formally opened to passengers.
