Sector: Urban rail
Length: 32 km
Investment: Rs 135 billion
Ownership: Government (central and state)
Implementing agency: Patna Metro Rail Corporation
Mode of implementation: EPC
Start date: Yet to commence civil works
Expected completion: 2024-25
The state government has approved fresh alignments of the 32.12 km metro rail corridor proposed by the Municipal Development and Housing Department as recommended by the DMRC. This will increase the project cost by Rs 1.79 billion. JICA has agreed to provide a loan of Rs 54 billion for the project. Quality Buildcon Private Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder from among seven bidders for the construction of the New ISBT Depot for the Patna metro rail project.