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Patna Metro Update: In a major relief to the commuters of Patna, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the first phase of the metro service from Bhootnath to New ISBT. The Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRL) on Sunday stated that the metro trains will operate on a 4.3-kilometer route between three stations: ISBT, Zero Mile, and Bhootnath Road. The authority has completed final preparation for the operation, and several trial runs were conducted in the past few weeks. The authority stated that the metro operation will provide convenience to thousands of commuters by cutting the travel time and reducing traffic congestion.

While providing details, the authority stated that the Metro coaches have been specially decorated with Madhubani paintings, showcasing Bihar's rich cultural heritage. It further stated that the gates, windows, and interiors of the coaches feature attractive stickers depicting Bihar's world-famous tourist destinations, including the Golghar, Mahavir Temple, Mahabodhi Tree, Buddha Stupa, and Nalanda ruins.

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Patna Metro: PMRCL provides details

- The trains will operate between 8 am and 10 pm for 14 hours.

- Metro will be available at every station at an interval of every 20 minutes.

- Trains will make 40 to 42 trips daily.

- The fare from New ISBT to Zero Mile will be Rs 15

- The fare between New ISBT and Bhootnath Road will be Rs 30.

- 147 passengers will be able to travel sitting and 945 passengers standing.

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- 12 seats will be reserved for women and disabled people in each train.

- There will be mobile and laptop charging facilities in the metro coaches.

- Patna Metro's two corridors, Red Line (16.86 km) and Blue Line (14.56 km), will have a total of 24 stations.

Earlier last week, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated that the metro services will significantly boost the regional connectivity, adding that the services will be expanded in the upcoming months to connect the nearby regions.