Patna is preparing to welcome the city’s first metro route, the Blue Line Patna Metro. The Patna Metro North-South Line is divided into two corridors – corridor I and corridor II. Corridor I is the Red Line and Corridor II is known as the Blue Line. The partial services on corridor II are slated to be operational from August 15, 2025. It will be interesting to know that the foundation stone of the Patna Metro was laid by PM Modi on February 17, 2019. In this article, know about the Patna Metro Blue Line stations, the route, the current status and other important details.
Patna Metro North-South Line stations
| Station | Type | Present status | Opening | Connection with |
| Patna Junction | Underground | Under-construction | 2027 | East-West line |
| Akashvani | Underground | Under-construction | 2025 | None |
| Gandhi Maidan | Underground | Under-construction | 2027 | None |
| PMCH | Underground | Under-construction | 2028 | None |
| Patna Science College | Underground | Under-construction | 2028 | None |
| Moin-ul-Haq Stadium | Underground | Under-construction | 2028 | None |
| Rajendra Nagar | Underground | Under-construction | 2026 | None |
| Malahi Pakri | Elevated | Constructed | 2025 | None |
| Khemnichak | Elevated | Constructed | 2025 | East-West Line |
| Bhootnath | Elevated | Constructed | 2025 | None |
| Zero Mile | Elevated | Constructed | 2025 | None |
| ISBT | Elevated | Constructed | 2025 | None |
Patna Metro Map
Source: themetrorailguy.com
Patna Metro Blue Line corridor II: Key facts
| Name | Blue Line Patna Metro |
| Length of Corridor II to be opened in 2025 | 6.49 km |
| Stations of Corridor II to be opened in 2025 | 5 |
| Metro type | Rapid Transit Metro System |
| Construction type (to be opened in 2025) | Elevated |
| Part of the | North- South Line |
| Operator | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) |
Patna Metro Blue Line stations corridor II – Phase 2
- Malahi Pakri
- Khemnichak
- Bhootnath
- Zero Mile
- ISBT
What are the fare and timings of Patna Metro Blue Line?
The Patna Metro Blue Line has not yet mentioned any details on the ticket prices and the timings of the to be operational metro line. The PMRC however has plans to use automated fare technology that will allow commuters to use QR codes and Near Field Communication Phones.
What are the facilities available in corridor II of Patna Metro Blue Line stations?
Corridor II of the Patna Metro Blue Line has five stations that have been designed as two-level structures. These stations include the platform zones and the concourse area. The concourse area will include ticket counters, waiting zones, passenger announcement systems, check-in points, food and retail outlets and access to the platform and outside through escalators and elevators.
The civil and the construction work of the project is around 90% complete.
Patna Metro Blue Line interchange station
Out of these five stations, Khemnichak is an important interchange station and will have three levels instead of two and two platforms allowing coordinated connectivity between corridor I between Danapur- Khemnichak and corridor II between Patna Junction to ISBT.
Patna Metro depot
Bariyaa Chak is where the Blue Line depot has been built. Spread over 76 acre, all operations such as maintenance and stabling will be handled from here. This depot includes a testing track, two workshop bays, three inspection bays, eight stabling bays that will accommodate 32 three coach trains, and an auxiliary substation of 2,500 KVA. In addition to all this, the depot includes an auditorium, a training school, a canteen and an operations control centre.
Patna Metro Blue Line project cost
The estimated project cost of the Patna Metro Blue Line is around Rs 13,925 crore. This project is being funded jointly by the Bihar state government which has invested 20%. This is excluding the cost of land acquisition. The central government has invested 20% and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has invested 60%.
Patna Metro Blue Line’s impact on real estate
The Patna Metro Rail is expected to impact more than 26 lakh people directly or indirectly. While there has been a surge in property prices as soon as the metro project was announced, once the route is operational, experts believe the prices may further be positively impacted. Easy connectivity and convenient transport always have a deep impact on the real estate market of a city and Patna is no different. Experts believe that the rental value along with property prices will also see a revision.
Housing.com POV
For Patna which has big infrastructural and developmental plans, starting the operations of the metro network is a step forward. The metro is expected to help decongest, reduce travel time, and improve access to commercial and residential hubs. This connectivity will have a deep impact on the real estate segment of the city, which will see more demand – in terms of both resale and new property sale.
