Patna Metro Station List: CM Nitish Kumar Flags Off Bihar’s Long-Awaited Leap Into Modern Transit

After years of anticipation, the long wait has finally ended. The roar of engines, the gleam of steel, and the cheers of thousands marked the dawn of a new era in Bihar's capital as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first phase of the Patna Metro Rail Project - a 3.6-kilometre elevated stretch of the priority corridor from New ISBT to Bhootnath Road.

From tomorrow, October 7, the public will finally be able to ride the Metro - a moment many in Patna have waited decades to see.

A Double Milestone: Inauguration and New Beginnings

At the same ceremony, Nitish Kumar also laid the foundation stone for six underground metro stations, including the much-awaited Patna Junction, and a 9.35-kilometre tunnel that will form part of the city's futuristic underground network.

Deputy Chief Ministers and senior officials joined the event, calling it a "historic step towards a modern, mobile Patna."

Capacity and Commute: A Metro Built for the People

In its initial phase, the Patna Metro will operate across three stations -

• ISBT
• Zero Mile
• Bhootnath Road

Each sleek, three-coach train can carry up to 1,083 passengers per trip - including 138 seated and 945 standing commuters.

The system will operate daily from 8 am to 10 pm, with trains running every 20 minutes. Fares are budget-friendly - Rs 15 for a short hop and Rs 30 for the full stretch from New ISBT to Bhootnath.

Each train will also feature 12 reserved seats for women and differently-abled passengers - a thoughtful step toward inclusivity.

The Route Ahead: From ISBT to the Heart of Patna

Today's launch is just the beginning. Once fully completed, the Blue Line (North-South Corridor) will span 16.2 kilometres, connecting New ISBT to Patna Junction through 12 stations - five elevated and seven underground.

The full list of stations includes:
Patna Junction, Akashvani, Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna University, Moin Ul Haq Stadium, Rajendra Nagar, Malahi Pakri, Khemmni Chak, Bhootnath, Zero Mile, and New ISBT.

Where Art Meets Engineering

Beyond steel and technology, the Patna Metro is a moving tribute to Bihar's heritage.
Each coach is elegantly decorated with Madhubani paintings and saffron-hued motifs of Golghar, Mahavir Mandir, and Lord Buddha - a reflection of Bihar's soul riding alongside modernity.

Inside, passengers will find charging points, emergency communication systems, 360° CCTV surveillance, bi-parting doors, and front emergency exits - designed to ensure both safety and comfort.

Safety, Security, and Smart Design

The metro's Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) will guard every platform and corner - from the entry gates to the final stop.
Stations are equipped with escalators, lifts, digital displays, ticket vending machines, food courts, and baggage screening for a world-class passenger experience.

With platform screen doors, public address systems, and spacious concourses featuring waiting lounges and retail kiosks, the Patna Metro promises to redefine daily travel for thousands.

Patna Steps Into the Future

The launch of the Patna Metro marks a turning point in Bihar's growth story.
From chaotic streets to smooth, electric rails - the transformation is not just infrastructural but emotional.

"This is not just a project; it is Patna's step into the future," Nitish Kumar declared as the inaugural train glided forward.

With the hum of the first metro echoing through the city, Patna - once a symbol of history - now surges confidently into a new age of progress and pride.