At least 12 stations will be constructed under the North-South Corridor Metro Project of Patna metro. These stations will be at a distance of 1.5 kilometres between Patna junction and Bairia. The stations considered under this project after Patna Junction are Aakashvani, Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna university and Premchand rangshala.
Rajendranagar, Nalanda medical college, Kumhrar and Gandhi Setu have also been considered. Zero Mile Patna bus stop and ISBT have also been included. As of now an elevated metro is being constructed from ISBT to Malahi Pakri chowk.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation had awarded two important construction projects for phase 1 of Patna metro to Larsen & Toubro and YFC-MCL JV.
Larsen & Toubro were awarded the 8-kilometre Rajendra Nagar – Patna Junction Railway Station stretch of Line-2. This stretch included six underground stations.
The 8-kilometre portion of 14.05-kilometre line 2 will join a ramp near Rajendra Nagar with Patna junction railway station. This line will be joined via twin tunnels and 6 underground stations.
The second civil construction contract is being handled by YFC-MCLJV. This company will be handling the 4 km Danapur- Patliputra ramp. They will also be handling the 4 km Mithapur ramp- KhemniChak elevated stations on Line 1.
(With inputs from agencies)