Patna: Patna Metro services remained suspended for the second straight day on Thursday, with the Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) citing unresolved technical problems and apologising to passengers for the disruption.
In a statement shared on social media, the PMRC said metro services would not be available “today as well due to unforeseen technical issues”, adding that its technical team was working to resolve the problem at the earliest. “We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time,” the statement said, noting that updates on the resumption of services would be shared through official channels.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL)
The Patna Metro Rail services will not be available for the public today as well due to unforeseen technical issues.
Our technical team is working diligently to resolve the issue at the earliest. We regret the…— Patna Metro Rail Corporation (@PMRCLofficial) December 25, 2025
The suspension comes barely weeks after the launch of public operations on the priority corridor, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on October 6, with passenger services beginning the following day. At present, trains operate between Bhutnath, Zero Mile and the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), a stretch that had seen steadily rising ridership since its opening.
Wednesday’s sudden halt has proved particularly inconvenient for daily commuters, many of whom had begun to rely on the metro for quicker travel along the busy corridor.
Meanwhile, construction work on the second phase of the Patna Metro project is progressing at pace. The extension between Bhutnath and Malahi Pakri is expected to open soon, expanding the network to five stations. Officials say more than 90% of the work has been completed, with Malahi Pakri station ready and construction at Khemnichak advancing rapidly.
The PMRC has not specified the nature of the technical fault or given a timeline for the resumption of services, but said passenger safety remained its top priority.
