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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Patna Metro's first corridor set to roll by August 15: 6.5km 'blue line' nears finish line; key stations almost ready, trial runs soon
Patna's first metro corridor, the 'blue line', is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by August 15, 2025. This elevated section of Corridor II includes five stations and is 6.49 km long. PATNA: Patna's first metro corridor, the 'blue line', is expected to become operational within the next 60 days. This elevated section of Corridor II (Patna Junction-ISBT) of the Patna Metro Rail Project is nearly complete. The 6.49-km route includes five elevated stations - Malahi Pakri, Khemnichak, Bhoothnath, Zero Mile and ISBT. Metro officials said 90% of the work on the priority corridor has been completed and operations are scheduled to begin by Aug 15, 2025. "Final touches are being given at some stations while others are in the last phase of civil and electrical works. Installation of tracks and electric poles is ongoing," they said. U-girders have been placed at Khemnichak, platform casting has started at ISBT and purlin installation is underway at Bhoothnath station. Civil works at the ISBT Metro Rail Depot - spanning 76 acres - are complete with finishing work in progress. Regular review meetings are being held to meet the project deadline. Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said the corridor was in its final stage. "The state govt is working with full commitment to provide a modern, fast and environmentally friendly public transport system," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo The depot at Baririya Chak will feature advanced facilities including two workshop bays, three inspection bays, a testing track, eight stabling bays for 32 three-coach trains and an auto-coach washing unit. The development area will also include an auditorium, training school, canteen, and operational control centre. An auxiliary substation of 2,500 KVA will support the power needs of the depot. Each metro station will consist of two levels - concourse and platform. The concourse will house ticket counters, waiting areas, information kiosks, public announcement systems, check-in/out facilities, food courts, retail shops and accessibility features such as lifts, escalators and stairways. Khemnichak station, a key interchange, will have three levels and two platforms, allowing seamless connectivity between Corridor I (Danapur-Khemnichak) and Corridor II. The Patna Metro project has an estimated cost of Rs 13,925 crore. The state govt will cover 20% of the cost (excluding land acquisition), another 20% will come from the Centre and the remaining 60% will be funded through a loan from JICA.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Patna Metro's ‘blue line' set for launch by I-Day
Patna: Patna's first metro corridor, the 'blue line', is expected to become operational within the next 60 days. This elevated section of Corridor II (Patna Junction–ISBT) of the Patna Metro Rail Project is nearly complete. The 6.49-km route includes five elevated stations – Malahi Pakri, Khemnichak, Bhoothnath, Zero Mile and ISBT. Metro officials said 90% of the work on the priority corridor has been completed and operations are scheduled to begin by Aug 15, 2025. "Final touches are being given at some stations while others are in the last phase of civil and electrical works. Installation of tracks and electric poles is ongoing," they said. U-girders have been placed at Khemnichak, platform casting has started at ISBT and purlin installation is underway at Bhoothnath station. Civil works at the ISBT Metro Rail Depot – spanning 76 acres – are complete with finishing work in progress. Regular review meetings are being held to meet the project deadline. Urban development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said the corridor was in its final stage. "The state govt is working with full commitment to provide a modern, fast and environmentally friendly public transport system," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets สมัคร Undo The depot at Baririya Chak will feature advanced facilities including two workshop bays, three inspection bays, a testing track, eight stabling bays for 32 three-coach trains and an auto-coach washing unit. The development area will also include an auditorium, training school, canteen, and operational control centre. An auxiliary substation of 2,500 KVA will support the power needs of the depot. Each metro station will consist of two levels – concourse and platform. The concourse will house ticket counters, waiting areas, information kiosks, public announcement systems, check-in/out facilities, food courts, retail shops and accessibility features such as lifts, escalators and stairways. Khemnichak station, a key interchange, will have three levels and two platforms, allowing seamless connectivity between Corridor I (Danapur–Khemnichak) and Corridor II. The Patna Metro project has an estimated cost of Rs 13,925 crore. The state govt will cover 20% of the cost (excluding land acquisition), another 20% will come from the Centre and the remaining 60% will be funded through a loan from JICA.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM asks officials to expedite metro rail project work
Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion. Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion.
