Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the extension of Patna Metro services to Malahipakdi on July 2, 2026 [1].
The expansion is intended to improve transit connectivity in eastern Patna. By opening this new stretch, the state nearly doubles the operational length of the city's first metro corridor [2].
During the ceremony, Choudhary flagged off the extension and took an inaugural ride on the newly opened section. The extension connects the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) to Malahipakdi [3].
Local reports vary slightly on the spelling of the new destination, referring to it as both Malahipakdi and Malahi Pakdi [1, 3]. Despite the naming variation, the project represents a significant increase in the available rail infrastructure for the capital city.
The project aims to reduce traffic congestion and provide a faster alternative for commuters traveling toward the eastern districts of the city. This development follows a period of phased implementation for the metro system's primary corridor [2].
Choudhary's ride on the extension served as a public demonstration of the system's readiness for full passenger service. The expansion is part of a broader effort to modernize urban transportation in Bihar [3].
“The extension nearly doubles the operational length of the metro corridor”
The doubling of the operational length of Patna's first metro corridor marks a transition from a limited pilot-style service to a more functional urban transit network. By linking the ISBT to Malahipakdi, the city is integrating major transport hubs with residential and commercial zones in eastern Patna, which may reduce reliance on road transport and lower carbon emissions in the city center.
