Patna’s rapid transit network is set to enter its next expansion phase, with metro services likely to extend to the Malahi Pakadi corridor after successfully clearing final fire safety inspections, a key technical milestone toward operational readiness. The move marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to modernise urban mobility and ease growing road congestion by expanding connectivity into eastern districts that have remained underserved.
The expansion is expected to address chronic traffic pressure in areas such as Malahi Pakadi and Khemnichak, where road infrastructure struggles to accommodate rising commuter volumes. Improved metro access could significantly reduce travel time, encourage a shift away from private vehicles and enhance connectivity to employment and education hubs.
The expansion is expected to address chronic traffic pressure in areas such as Malahi Pakadi and Khemnichak, where road infrastructure struggles to accommodate rising commuter volumes. Improved metro access could significantly reduce travel time, encourage a shift away from private vehicles and enhance connectivity to employment and education hubs.
Beyond mobility benefits, experts anticipate economic gains around station zones through increased land value and mixed-use development, while emphasising the need for inclusive planning to ensure equitable growth. Environmental analysts also highlight the potential for reduced emissions as commuters transition to electric mass transit.
With integration planned across buses and future river-based transport on the Ganges, the project underscores Patna’s push toward a multimodal, sustainable urban transport ecosystem.
