Patna: Work on the Patna Metro has gathered pace in recent weeks, with senior officials closely monitoring progress on one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. During a recent visit, Bihar’s chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit, along with urban development principal secretary Vinay Kumar, inspected construction along Corridor-2, a major stretch that will connect several important parts of Patna. In a rare move, the chief secretary also entered the underground tunnels to personally assess how work is progressing beneath the surface.
Officials said the corridor will run from the ISBT metro depot to Malahi Pakri and continue through key locations such as Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Rajendra Nagar, Bankipur and Gandhi Maidan, before reaching Patna Junction. This stretch includes 12 stations and is considered critical for improving the city’s growing traffic problems. Authorities believe that once operational, the metro will provide a faster and more reliable option for commuters who currently struggle with congestion and delays.
Construction of underground stations is also moving forward steadily. The first underground station near Moin-ul-Haq Stadium is close to completion, marking an important milestone for the project. Meanwhile, work on the metro tunnel beneath Rajendra Nagar Terminal has begun after the necessary clearance was received from railway authorities. Engineers from different organisations, including the Patna Metro Rail Corporation and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, are working together to ensure that the project stays on track.
During the inspection, officials also reviewed progress at the Mithapur sub-station and held meetings with engineers and contractors to address challenges affecting construction. Issues causing delays were discussed, and solutions were proposed to speed up the work. The chief secretary stressed that the metro is not just another project but a vital part of the city’s future, urging all teams to complete Corridor-2 on time. With work now accelerating, the Patna Metro is slowly moving closer to becoming a reality for the people of the city.
