Patna Metro inauguration: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to inaugurate first phase of Patna metro today; to connect.., will be open for public on…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the first phase of the Patna Metro rail service today, October 6, 2025.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the 3.6-km elevated stretch of the priority corridor of the Patna Metro rail project. The inaugural stretch on the Blue Line will run from the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) to Bhoothnath. The initial 4.5-kilometer stretch, running from the Patliputra Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) to Bhootnath Station through Zero Mile, is part of the Red Line corridor and marks the beginning of metro services in the state capital.

When will Patna Metro be opened to the public after the inauguration?

Alongside the elevated Red Line, a new underground corridor is in the works. According to the news agency IANS report, the CM Nitish Kumar will reportedly also lay the foundation stone for a 9.35 km tunnel segment connecting Patna Junction to Rukunpura during Monday’s inauguration.

The first ride of the Patna Metro is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. departing from the Patliputra Bus Depot. The launch ceremony will be attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Metro travel for passengers will begin tomorrow.

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The inaugural stretch on the Blue Line will run from the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) to Bhoothnath pic.twitter.com/QiiBoNJy82

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During the first trial, a three-coach train was tested on an 800-meter track inside the depot to examine technical and safety aspects. This was followed by extended trials on the full route, focusing on speed, braking, power supply, and overall system performance.

What are the ticket fares and service timings for passengers?

The metro corridor will connect major locations like Bhootnath Road, Khemni Chak, and Zero Mile. With a capacity of 300 passengers per coach, the trains are designed to accommodate around 900 passengers per trip, ensuring efficient and smooth commuting during peak hours.

Currently, passengers will be able to travel on a 4.3-kilometre stretch between the ISBT Station, Zero Mile and the Bhootnath Station. The minimum fare for a one-station ride is Rs 15, while the entire stretch will cost Rs 30. The service will run from 8 am to 10 pm every day with 40 to 42 trips scheduled on the corridor.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

1. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first phase of the 3.6-km elevated stretch of the priority corridor of the Patna Metro rail project.
2. The metro corridor will connect major locations like Bhootnath Road, Khemni Chak, and Zero Mile.
3. The minimum fare for a one-station ride is Rs 15.
4. The service will run from 8 am to 10 pm every day.

Notably, the metro coaches celebrate Bihar’s cultural legacy with Madhubani artwork and depictions of historic landmarks such as the Golghar, Mahabodhi Temple, Buddha Stupa, and Nalanda ruins, blending tradition with modern infrastructure. Once operational, the Patna Metro will offer a zero-emission, high-capacity transport option, aimed at decongesting the city’s roads and transforming everyday travel for thousands of residents.

(With Inputs From Agencies)