Patna Metro Milestone: TBM Emerges Near Patna Junction, CM Nitish Kumar Reviews Progress

In a key milestone for Bihar’s urban infrastructure, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday (11 March) oversaw the third emergence of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the Patna Metro Rail Project, reported Times of India.

The TBM emerged from the underground section of the metro line in front of Buddha Smriti Park near Patna Junction, with the Bihar CM initiating the process by pressing a button.

During the inspection, Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) secretary Abhay Kumar Singh briefed the CM using a site map, elaborating on the progress across Corridors 1 and 2.

He stated that the 6.1 km priority corridor — stretching from Malahi Pakri to Patliputra Bus Terminal via Khemnichak, Bhootnath Road, and Zero Mile is being fast-tracked.

"The target is to start the priority corridor — the elevated portion of Corridor 2 (Patna Junction–Patliputra Bus Terminal) by 15 August," Singh informed.

He added that TBM work on the underground metro line began on 21 November 2023 from Gandhi Maidan and had now successfully reached Patna Junction via Akashvani. The total length of Corridor 2 is 14.5 km, with 12 metro stations.

The Chief Minister, who also visited the construction site near Patna Junction, directed officials to expedite the metro construction.

“I have been continuously inspecting the work to ensure there are no obstacles. I have directed the officials to ensure timely completion of the Patna Metro Rail project to facilitate ease of movement for people,” he said.

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