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A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first operational stretch of the long-awaited Patna Metro, the 4.3-km priority corridor between Bhutnath Road and New ISBT, which includes three stations: ISBT, Zero Mile, and Bhutnath Road, has opened for public operations starting today, October 7.

Patna Metro Timings, Stations And Ticket Price 

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The Patna Metro will run daily from 8 am to 10 pm, with trains operating at 20-minute intervals. In the initial phase, trains will travel at a maximum speed of 40 km/h, making 40 to 42 trips per day, according to Patna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (PMRCL) officials. Fares have been set at Rs 15 for the ISBT–Zero Mile section and Rs 30 for New ISBT–Bhutnath Road, establishing Rs 15 as the minimum and Rs 30 as the maximum fare during this phase. 

Patna Metro Design And Passenger Capacity 

The newly launched metro coaches are adorned with traditional Madhubani paintings, showcasing Bihar’s rich cultural heritage. Stickers featuring iconic landmarks such as Golghar, Mahavir Mandir, the Bodhi Tree, Buddhist Stupa, and Nalanda ruins have been placed on the windows, doors, and interiors. Each coach can accommodate up to 945 standing passengers and has 138 seats, with twelve seats reserved for women and persons with disabilities. For passenger convenience, charging points for mobile phones and laptops have also been installed in every coach.

Patna Metro Safety 

For safety, each coach is equipped with 360-degree CCTV cameras, emergency buttons, and microphones that allow passengers to communicate directly with the train operator in case of emergencies. According to officials, the footage will be transmitted in real time to a central control room. Red panic buttons are installed near every door, while real-time information displays and audio announcements will guide passengers throughout the journey.

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Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) personnel will be deployed across all metro premises for security. An official confirmed that BSAP officers will be stationed at key locations, including entry gates, platforms, and inside trains, to ensure commuter safety.