North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: The dream of metro of the residents of Patna, the capital of Bihar, is now rapidly coming to the ground. Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) has taken a big decision keeping in mind the convenience of passengers and future crowd. Now instead of 3 coaches in Patna 6 coach metro trains Will be run. Along with this, those coming under Corridor-2 Malahi Pakdi Station Important information has also come to light regarding the construction.
Metro with 6 coaches: Travel will be even easier
Initially, fewer coaches were planned for Patna Metro, but considering the increasing population and traffic load of the city, now the length of trains has been increased.
More Capacity: With 6 coaches, more passengers will be able to travel at one time.
modern conveniences: These coaches will have air conditioning, smart card entry and hi-tech security system.
Platform Detail: Due to increase in the number of coaches, the length of the platforms of the stations is also being prepared accordingly.
Malahi Pakdi Station: Will pick up speed in the second phase
Malahi Pakdi station is an important center in the Priority Corridor of Patna Metro.
Second phase work: The finishing and track laying work of this station will be completed rapidly in the second phase.
Connectivity: This station will directly connect Kankarbagh and surrounding areas, which will provide relief from traffic jams in the busiest areas of the city.
Elevated Route: Malahi Pakdi station is situated on the elevated route, the structure of which is almost ready.
When will the metro start?
The metro administration aims to start trial runs in some parts of Patna by 2025-26. At present, underground excavation work through Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is also going on war footing. The work on the section from Malahi Pakdi to ISBT is progressing at the fastest pace.
