Patna Metro: Route Map, Stations, Timings, Fare & Latest News (पटना मेट्रो)
Last Updated: 2026 • Official PMRCL Project Data • Government monitoring target: June 2027 | PMRCL-reported full commissioning: September 2030
Explore the Patna Metro Phase 1 network, current route map and construction status across 2 corridors, 32.50 km network, 26 station locations, operational stretch, timings, fare, and latest news. Owned and implemented by Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL), Phase 1 comprises Corridor 1 (Red Line: 17.93 km) connecting Danapur Cantonment to Khemni Chak with 14 stations and Corridor 2 (Blue Line: 14.57 km) connecting Patna Station to Patliputra Bus Terminal with 12 stations, funded through 20% Government of India equity, 20% Government of Bihar equity, and a 60% JICA ODA loan.
Patna Metro Phase 1 Corridors & Priority Sections
Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Bihar, is implementing the 32.50 km Phase 1 rapid transit network with 26 station locations across two core corridors:
Corridor 1 (Red Line / East–West): Danapur Cantonment to Khemni Chak
17.93 km corridor connecting Danapur Cantonment to Khemni Chak with 14 stations (8 elevated: Danapur Cantonment, Saguna More, RPS More, Patliputra, Mithapur, Ramkrishna Nagar, Jaganpura, Khemni Chak; 6 underground: Rukanpura, Raja Bazar, Patna Zoo, Vikas Bhawan, Vidyut Bhawan, Patna Station).
Corridor 2 (Blue Line / North–South): Patna Station to Patliputra Bus Terminal
14.57 km corridor connecting Patna Station to Patliputra Bus Terminal across 12 stations in sequence: Patna Station → Akashvani → Gandhi Maidan → PMCH → University → Moin-Ul-Haq Stadium → Rajendra Nagar → Malahi Pakri → Khemni Chak → Bhootnath → Zero Mile → Patliputra Bus Terminal.
Priority Elevated Section: Patliputra Bus Terminal to Malahi Pakri
Approximately 6.2 km elevated section connecting Patliputra Bus Terminal (New ISBT), Zero Mile, Bhootnath, and Malahi Pakri with passenger services active, while the intermediate Khemni Chak interchange station remains under construction.
Patna Metro Network Route Map & Network Map
Patna Metro Lines, Corridors & Stations
Phase 1 Corridors — 26 Stations (32.50 km)
Partially Operational / Under Construction| Line | Status | Length | Stations | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Patna Metro Corridor 1 (Red Line: Danapur Cantonment - Khemni Chak) Danapur Cantonment ↔ Khemni Chak | Under Construction | 17.93 km | 14 Stations | View Corridor Details→ |
Patna Metro Corridor 2 (Blue Line: Patna Station - Patliputra Bus Terminal) Patna Station ↔ Patliputra Bus Terminal (New ISBT) | Partially Operational | 14.57 km | 12 Stations | View Corridor Details→ |
Proposed Phase 2 & Future Conceptual Extensions
Conceptual Planning| Line | Status | Length | Stations | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Patna Metro Phase 2 (Future Conceptual Extensions) Greater Patna Metropolitan Area ↔ Long-term Planning Network | Proposed / Conceptual | Unapproved / Planning | TBD | View Corridor Details→ |
Patna Metro Network Statistics
Patna Metro Network Timeline
Union Cabinet Sanctions Project
Union Cabinet sanctioned the Patna Metro Rail Project Phase 1 (32.50 km across 2 corridors) at an estimated cost of ₹13,365.77 crore.
PMRCL Established as SPV
Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL) was incorporated as the 50:50 joint venture Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to own and implement the project.
Construction Work Commenced
Civil construction commenced on the priority elevated section between Malahi Pakri and Patliputra Bus Terminal (PC-01).
Priority Section Passenger Operations
Passenger services commenced on the initial priority section between Patliputra Bus Terminal (New ISBT) and Bhootnath in October 2025.
Services Extended to Malahi Pakri
Passenger operations extended to Malahi Pakri station, operationalizing 4 passenger stations across approximately 6.2 km on Corridor 2.
Ongoing Phase 1 Construction
Active construction continues on remaining underground and elevated sections across Corridor 1 and Corridor 2 towards government monitoring targets.
Connectivity
Major Railway Terminals
Provides metro connectivity with Patna Station and Rajendra Nagar, supporting multimodal connections with Indian Railways.
Bus Terminals & Regional Highways
Directly connects Patliputra Bus Terminal (New ISBT at Bairiya) on Corridor 2 and the Mithapur bus hub on Corridor 1, facilitating smooth regional passenger flow to NH-30 and NH-31.
Healthcare Institutions
Features dedicated underground stations serving premier healthcare facilities including Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH on Corridor 2) and Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS near Raja Bazar station on Corridor 1).
Educational & Cultural Centers
Directly serves Patna University, Science College, JD Women's College (Patna Zoo station), Gandhi Maidan civic grounds, and Moin-Ul-Haq Sports Stadium.
Strategic Impact of Patna Metro
Urban De-Congestion & Sustainable Transit
Deploys 25 kV AC zero-emission rapid transit trains to divert significant commuter volumes away from severely congested arterial roads like Ashok Rajpath, Bailey Road, and Kankarbagh Main Road.
Multi-Modal Urban Transit Integration
Unlocks seamless transfers between Patna Station, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, and the Patliputra Bus Terminal (New ISBT) with multi-level interchange hubs at Patna Station and Khemni Chak.
Economic Catalyst for Greater Patna
Significantly reduces travel friction across East-West and North-South axes, accelerating commercial development and civic mobility across Danapur, Bailey Road, and the central business districts.
Latest Patna Metro News & Updates
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