Patna: Patna’s ambitious metro project is set to gain momentum as the work to lay the elevated track will officially begin in February, with trial runs already underway. The track has now arrived in the city, with initial sections installed at the Bariya depot for testing.
According to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials, work will focus on two key crossings near the 90-feet bypass and Zero Mile. These areas are expected to see track elevation completed by February. Following this, construction will accelerate, including the laying of the track, installation of electric poles, and other vital infrastructure work.
As of now, 75% of the overall infrastructure for the project has been completed. The state government has set an ambitious target for DMRC, aiming to launch the 6.63-kilometre elevated metro line between Malahi Pakri and Patliputra Bus Terminal by August 15. In an effort to speed up progress, the government allocated ₹115.10 crore in November to support the project’s timely completion.
Ongoing Developments and Key Areas of Focus
Work is already underway on two major stretches of the elevated metro line. In the east, the route between Malahi Pakri and Patliputra Bus Terminal is progressing, while the western stretch, connecting Danapur-Saguna Mod with Patliputra Station, is also under construction.
In addition, a 1.5-kilometre underground section between Moinul Haq Stadium and Patna University has been completed, while tunnelling continues between Patna University and Gandhi Maidan, and from Gandhi Maidan to Akashvani. However, construction on the Beli Road stretch, linking Junction to Ruknipur, has yet to begin.
First Phase: Five Stations to Open Early
As part of the priority corridor for the elevated metro, five stations are slated to open in the first phase. These include Patliputra Bus Terminal (ISBT), Zero Mile, Bhoothnath Road, Khemnichak, and Malahi Pakri.
