Samrat Choudhary rode the Patna Metro on Thursday after inaugurating a new extension to Malahi Pakri [1, 2].

The expansion of the urban rail network is intended to modernize the state capital's infrastructure. By increasing the reach of the metro, officials aim to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel times for commuters, and curb air pollution in the city [2].

The new corridor connects the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) to the Malahi Pakri area [2]. During the event, Choudhary traveled on the trains to mark the official opening of the extended line [1].

“This is a major milestone in strengthening the state capital's urban transport network,” Choudhary said [2].

Reports on the official role of Choudhary vary, with some sources identifying him as the Chief Minister of Bihar and others as the Deputy Chief Minister [1, 2]. Similarly, the new station is referred to as either Malahi Pakri or Malahipakdi [1, 2].

The project is part of a broader effort to improve public transit in Patna. The addition of the ISBT-to-Malahi Pakri stretch provides a critical link for passengers moving between the city's primary bus hub, and the residential and commercial zones of the extension [2].

““This is a major milestone in strengthening the state capital's urban transport network.””

The expansion of the Patna Metro signifies a strategic shift toward high-capacity public transit in Bihar's capital to combat the inefficiencies of road-based transport. By linking the ISBT hub to Malahi Pakri, the government is attempting to create a seamless transit corridor that reduces the reliance on private vehicles, which is a primary driver of urban pollution and traffic gridlock in the region.