Patna is all set to get its long-awaited metro service as the Patna Metro train successfully completed its first trial run on the elevated track. The first fitness trial run of the Patna Metro was successfully conducted on Sunday from Patna Depot to Bhoothnath Metro Station.
The trial covered approximately 4.5 km, passing through three stations – ISBT (Patliputra Bus Terminal), Zero Mile, and Bhootnath. The trial, conducted at low speeds for safety.
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Prior to the trial, Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRCL) officials conducted a traditional Puja-Archana, which included a coconut-breaking ceremony.
Three key systems were tested
During this trial, the following key systems were tested:
- Rolling Stock (RS) Fitness: Assessing the metro train's performance and safety on tracks.
- OHE (Overhead Electrification) System: Verifying the electrical systems that power the metro.
- Track Fitness: Ensuring alignment, stability, and overall safety of the tracks.
Patna Metro launch date
The Metro trial will continue with varying speeds on the elevated track, and trials will be conducted on different segments keeping in view the safety standards. After meeting all the standards, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Metro this month.
Patna metro stations
In the initial phase, the Patna Metro will have five stations:
- New Patliputra Bus Terminal
- Zero Mile
- Bhootnath
- Khemnichak
- Malahi Pakadi
About Patna Metro
The Patna Metro has been painted in saffron colour. Earlier, when the Metro was brought to Patna, its colour was blue and silver, but now its design has been completely changed. Along with this, to give a cultural identity to Patna, pictures of other places, including Golghar, Mahatma Buddha, and Mahavir Mandir, have been put on the coaches.
The initial phase of the Patna Metro project includes two primary corridors: the North-South corridor and the East-West corridor. The North-South corridor will run from the Patna Junction to the Danapur area, while the East-West corridor will connect the Patna Sahib area with the AIIMS campus. These routes have been planned to serve high-density areas and provide seamless connectivity across the city.
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