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Patna Metro, inaugurated by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday, began its commercial operations for the people today, October 7. As part of Phase 1, metro services are currently operational across three stations: ISBT, Zero Mile and Bhootnath. The entire stretch is 3.5 km long.

All these stations are elevated. The metro services will run between 8 AM and 8 PM. The fare for the passengers is Rs 15 and the ticket will be valid for a period of 45 minutes, post which there will be a fine on the passengers.

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Swati Maurya, First Woman Loco Pilot Of  Patna Metro

The Patna Metro stood out for various reasons, but the most significant aspect was a woman loco pilot who has been entrusted with the steering wheel of these metros. Swati Maurya will be the first woman loco pilot for Patna Metro. A graduate of the Patna Science College, Swati has been working for the Delhi Metro since 2011. 

She is on a 32-month long deputation along with 33 of her colleagues from the Delhi Metro who will oversee the smooth functioning of the metro run in the capital. Women loco pilots have also been deployed in the Pune Metro (Line 3). 

Patna Metro has also provided employment opportunities for the people of Bihar, as most of the people employed by the metro corporation are residents of the state. 

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Patna Metro Coaches: Key Features

The newly launched metro coaches are adorned with traditional Madhubani paintings, showcasing Bihar’s rich cultural heritage. Stickers on the windows, doors and interiors feature iconic landmarks such as Golghar, Mahavir Mandir, the Bodhi Tree, Buddhist Stupa, and Nalanda ruins. 

Each coach can accommodate up to 945 standing passengers and has 138 seats, with 12 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.

With the start of the metro service in Patna, Bihar has become the 12th state after Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Kerala, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh where metro services are operational.