Current Status — March 2026
Phase-wise Opening Schedule
Red Line Phase 1 — Trial Runs
Priority section from Danapur Cantonment to Patna Junction (~9 km, 9 stations). Internal trial runs and safety testing by CMRS.
Red Line Phase 1 — Commercial Launch
Expected public inauguration of Red Line Phase 1. Fare collection, smart card issuance, and regular service from Danapur to Patna Junction.
Blue Line Phase 1 — Launch
Blue Line (Corridor 2) priority section from Patna Junction to Khemnichak targeted for operations. Interchange service with Red Line begins.
Full Network — All 24 Stations
Complete Red Line (Danapur to Khemnichak, 14 stations) and Blue Line (Patna Junction to New ISBT, 12 stations) operational. Full 26.365 km network running.
What Happens Before Commercial Launch
Safety & Certification
- • CMRS (Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety) inspection
- • Internal trial runs at various speeds
- • Emergency evacuation drills
- • Signaling system certification (CBTC)
- • Fire safety compliance checks
Operational Readiness
- • Staff recruitment and training (~2,000+ employees)
- • Smart card and ticketing system setup
- • Station amenity installation (lifts, escalators)
- • Depot and maintenance facility commissioning
- • Integration with city bus/auto network
Patna Metro Key Facts
- Project Authority: PMRCL (Patna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd)
- Total Length: 26.365 km (Red: 16.86 km + Blue: 14.45 km)
- Total Stations: 24 (14 Red Line + 12 Blue Line, 2 interchange)
- Project Cost: ~₹13,365 crore
- Red Line: Danapur Cantonment → Khemnichak
- Blue Line: Patna Junction → New ISBT
- Interchange Stations: Patna Junction, Khemnichak
- Expected Fare: ₹10 – ₹50 per journey
Plan Ahead
Frequently Asked Questions — Patna Metro Opening Date
When will Patna Metro open?
Patna Metro is expected to open in phases. The Red Line Phase 1 (Danapur Cantonment to Patna Junction, ~9 km) is targeted for trial runs by late 2025 and public operations in early 2026. The Blue Line Phase 1 is scheduled for mid-2026. Full network operations across all 24 stations are expected by 2027.
What is Patna Metro Phase 1 opening date?
Patna Metro Phase 1 covers the priority section of the Red Line (Corridor 1) from Danapur Cantonment to Patna Junction with 9 stations. Trial runs are expected in late 2025, with commercial operations starting in early 2026, subject to safety certifications from CMRS (Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety).
Has Patna Metro started operations yet?
As of early 2026, Patna Metro is in advanced stages of construction. Civil works on the Red Line are ~85% complete and the Blue Line is ~70% complete. Trial runs and safety testing are being planned. Commercial operations have not yet started but are expected soon.
What is the latest news on Patna Metro inauguration?
The latest updates (2026) indicate that elevated section construction is near completion, underground tunneling is progressing, and track-laying has commenced. PMRCL (Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited) is targeting an inauguration ceremony for the priority Red Line section in 2026.
Who will inaugurate Patna Metro?
Patna Metro is expected to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, as is customary for major metro projects in India. The exact inauguration date will be announced by PMRCL and the Bihar Government closer to the launch.