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Patna Metro: Good news for Bihar residents! A major connectivity boost is on the horizon as the first glimpse of the Patna Metro train becomes a reality. The inaugural metro rack has arrived in the city, transported by road from Alstom's factory in Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat. The coach was carefully offloaded at the metro depot near the city bypass on Pier No. 133, marking a significant milestone in Bihar's capital's journey toward modern, efficient urban transit. With the arrival of this first rack, preparations are underway for detailed technical inspections, followed by the trial run of the metro system, a crucial phase leading up to full-fledged operations.

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Sharing the moment with the public, Patna Metro Rail Corporation posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Patna, are you ready? What once felt like a distant dream is now almost here. A moment of pride for every Patnaite - our first and very own Metro Coach is coming soon! Yes.. Patna's Metro Coach is on its way, and with it comes the promise of progress, pride, and possibility. This is more than a metro train — It’s a symbol of our city’s rise, and of Bihar’s stride forward. From the heart of Patna, we rise together. Metro isn’t just arriving — our hope is arriving. Hold on, Patna… We’re just moments away. From dreams to reality, from planning to progress — we're rolling into a new era of speed, style, and smart travel!"

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Alstom, one of the leading metro coach manufacturers in India, was awarded the contract for producing rakes for the Patna Metro project. The coach delivered to Patna was crafted at Alstom’s advanced facility in Savli and transported with precision via a specially designed trailer. This metro rack will serve the first corridor of the network and is expected to significantly ease urban traffic congestion while promoting eco-friendly commuting, according to a report by News18.

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The Patna Metro project comprises two major corridors one stretching from Patna Junction to the Pataliputra Bus Terminal, and the other from Danapur to Mithapur. With a total investment of Rs 13,365 crore, the project targets the operational launch of the first corridor by 2027. Now that the rack is in place, technical experts will begin a thorough inspection, which includes tests of electrical systems, safety parameters, and other operational components. Once these checks are complete, the trial run of the Patna Metro will begin, bringing the city one step closer to a transformative public transport system.