New metro train: I have a news update for the people of Patna. The Patna Metro service which was expected to start on August 15, will now be inaugurated on August 23. Unlike the previous plans of starting the service from five stations, the metro will now be operated from only three stations. As per News18 Hindi, the trial run from Bairia Metro Station to the Metro Depot has been successfully completed. This suggests that the project is nearing completion. The majority of the infrastructure, signaling systems, and tracks are already in place.Why the inauguration date was changedAs for Patna Metro Rail Corporation and other responsible persons, some of the technical and operational pre works are being delayed. All of the operational and security procedures are being thoroughly checked to make sure that everything works as planned. This is the reason why the inauguration date has been prolonged for a couple of days. Even though the names of those three stations have not been revealed yet, most people are assuming that these are the stations which have the shortest distance to the depot and are ready. This approach has been implemented first and foremost to minimize the number of passengers and ensure that the flow of works is not interrupted.Shifting to new avenues of innovationThe Patna Metro Project is a large and ambitious transformative mobility project for the capital of Bihar. The goal is to upgrade the city’s traffic system and modernize, streamline, and enhance the quality of transport systems available to the citizens. This will be a major boost for Patna residents who have wished for this service for a very long time. Officials claim that construction is also progressing quickly on the other stations and that the metro service will be operational on the whole stretch very soon.Honorable Minister of Urban Development and Housing Department of Bihar Government, Jiwesh Kumar, recently visited the priority corridor for Patna Metro. He mentioned that, “We are very much committed to the Patna Metro project and are doing it in all seriousness.” He continued stating, “The Metro is a key part of the citizens commuting system. Public safety is the foremost issue, and Metro will be there to serve the public within no time.” He added that necessary directives have been provided such that all safety protocols are adhered to.
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