Railways gives green signal for Patna Metro, excavation of tunnel will start between Moinul Haq Stadium and Rajendra Nagar.

News India Live, Digital Desk: A major success has been achieved in turning the dream of metro into reality in the capital of Bihar. Railways has started Patna Metro Corridor-2 (Patna Junction to New ISBT) Under this, permission has been given to build a tunnel between Moinul Haq Stadium and Rajendra Nagar Terminal. After getting NOC for this tunnel passing under the railway track and terminal, now the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is ready to gain momentum once again.

Why was the excavation stopped? (The NOC Challenge)

The alignment of the tunnel was to pass under Rajendra Nagar Terminal. The technical investigation was being conducted keeping in view the railway’s own development plans and the safety of the track. The Railways wanted to confirm that the metro tunnel would not have any adverse impact on future expansion of the terminal. After intensive brainstorming, Railways has now given its approval.

Special features of tunnel construction (Technical Highlights)

total distance: Approximately between Moinul Haq Stadium to Malahi Pakdi via Rajendra Nagar Terminal. 1800 meters The tunnel is to be ready.

Tunnel under railway: about of this 800 meters Part of this will pass directly under the Rajendra Nagar Terminal and the Patna-Howrah Main Railway Line.

Deepest station: Rajendra Nagar Metro station is likely to be the deepest station in the Patna Metro network, being almost 21 meters Will be below.

Work will start again: According to the report, excavation work in this part can start again from March 12, 2026.

Route and target of Corridor-2

This underground section will connect the most congested areas of Patna. This corridor includes six major underground stations:

Rajendra Nagar

Moinul Haq Stadium

Patna University

PMCH

Gandhi Maidan

Oracle

Target: Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) aims to complete the work on the 6 km long underground portion of Corridor-2 (Moinul Haq Stadium to Patna Junction). April 2026 Till then the track laying and electrical work can be started.

What will be the benefit to the people of Patna?

After major centers like Rajendra Nagar and Moinul Haq Stadium are connected to the Metro, the traffic pressure on Ashok Rajpath and Kankarbagh Old Bypass will reduce significantly. Students, patients and passengers will be able to travel from Patna Junction to ISBT in less time.