Survey Completed for Four Upcoming Metro Rail Projects in Bihar
22 Feb 2025
2 Min Read
CW Team
Bihar is set to enhance its urban transportation network with metro expansion plans covering four major cities: Gaya, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, and Bhagalpur. The completion of survey work has laid the groundwork for significant public transport improvements in these regions.
The metro expansion is an extension of the Bihar government's broader strategy to strengthen urban connectivity, following the on-going Patna Metro project. The Urban Development and Housing Department has received feasibility reports from RITES, detailing the proposed metro networks for each city.
Overview of Metro Rail Projects in Bihar
Each city鈥檚 metro system will have distinct route lengths and corridor structures tailored to local requirements. Gaya is expected to have the longest network at 36 km, while Darbhanga will feature an 18.8 km metro line. Every city will include two dedicated corridors to improve mobility and reduce congestion.
Gaya Metro (36 km, 28 Stations)
- North-South Corridor (22.60 km, 18 stations): Connecting the Airport, Bodh Gaya, and the Railway Station.
- East-West Corridor (13.48 km, 10 stations): Linking BIPARD, Vishnupad Temple, and Manpur Bus Stand.
- This metro network will provide extensive coverage, including key religious and transport hubs.
Darbhanga Metro (18.8 km, 18 Stations)
- Corridor 1 (8.90 km, 8 stations): Connecting the Airport to Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital (DMCH).
- Corridor 2 (9.90 km, 10 stations): Extending from Polytechnic to Bijuli.
- The metro will connect the airport and medical institutions, improving accessibility for residents and visitors.
Muzaffarpur Metro (21.25 km, 20 Stations)
- Corridor 1 (13.85 km, 13 stations): Connecting Harpur Bakhri to Ramdayalu.
- Corridor 2 (7.40 km, 7 stations): From SKMCH to the Railway Junction.
- The routes will enhance connectivity to critical locations such as Shree Krishna Medical College and the Railway Junction.
Bhagalpur Metro (24 km, 24 Stations)
- Phase 1 (12 km, 12 stations): From Saidpur to Champanagar.
- Phase 2 (7 km, 6 stations): Connecting Bhagalpur Station to Vastu Vihar.
- Phase 3 (5 km, 4 stations): Linking Bhagalpur Station to Champanagar.
- The metro system will provide comprehensive coverage across the city, improving access to key destinations.
Next Steps in Implementation
With survey work finalized, the Bihar government will now review feasibility reports and advance planning and approval processes. Initial plans estimated metro routes of approximately 20 km per city, but public demand has led to extensions for better service coverage.
News source: Metro Rail Today
Image Source: jagran
Bihar is set to enhance its urban transportation network with metro expansion plans covering four major cities: Gaya, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, and Bhagalpur. The completion of survey work has laid the groundwork for significant public transport improvements in these regions.
The metro expansion is an extension of the Bihar government's broader strategy to strengthen urban connectivity, following the on-going Patna Metro project. The Urban Development and Housing Department has received feasibility reports from RITES, detailing the proposed metro networks for each city.
Overview of Metro Rail Projects in Bihar
Each city鈥檚 metro system will have distinct route lengths and corridor structures tailored to local requirements. Gaya is expected to have the longest network at 36 km, while Darbhanga will feature an 18.8 km metro line. Every city will include two dedicated corridors to improve mobility and reduce congestion.
Gaya Metro (36 km, 28 Stations)
- North-South Corridor (22.60 km, 18 stations): Connecting the Airport, Bodh Gaya, and the Railway Station.
- East-West Corridor (13.48 km, 10 stations): Linking BIPARD, Vishnupad Temple, and Manpur Bus Stand.
- This metro network will provide extensive coverage, including key religious and transport hubs.
Darbhanga Metro (18.8 km, 18 Stations)
- Corridor 1 (8.90 km, 8 stations): Connecting the Airport to Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital (DMCH).
- Corridor 2 (9.90 km, 10 stations): Extending from Polytechnic to Bijuli.
- The metro will connect the airport and medical institutions, improving accessibility for residents and visitors.
Muzaffarpur Metro (21.25 km, 20 Stations)
- Corridor 1 (13.85 km, 13 stations): Connecting Harpur Bakhri to Ramdayalu.
- Corridor 2 (7.40 km, 7 stations): From SKMCH to the Railway Junction.
- The routes will enhance connectivity to critical locations such as Shree Krishna Medical College and the Railway Junction.
Bhagalpur Metro (24 km, 24 Stations)
- Phase 1 (12 km, 12 stations): From Saidpur to Champanagar.
- Phase 2 (7 km, 6 stations): Connecting Bhagalpur Station to Vastu Vihar.
- Phase 3 (5 km, 4 stations): Linking Bhagalpur Station to Champanagar.
- The metro system will provide comprehensive coverage across the city, improving access to key destinations.
Next Steps in Implementation
With survey work finalized, the Bihar government will now review feasibility reports and advance planning and approval processes. Initial plans estimated metro routes of approximately 20 km per city, but public demand has led to extensions for better service coverage.
News source: Metro Rail TodayImage Source: jagran
Next Story
Reliance, Diehl Advance Pact for Precision-Guided Munitions
Diehl Defence CEO Helmut Rauch and Reliance Group鈥檚 Founder Chairman Anil D. Ambani have held discussions to advance their ongoing strategic partnership focused on Guided and Terminally Guided Munitions (TGM), under a cooperation agreement originally signed in 2019.This collaboration underscores Diehl Defence鈥檚 long-term commitment to the Indian market and its support for the Indian Government鈥檚 Make in India initiative. The partnership鈥檚 current emphasis is on the urgent supply of the Vulcano 155mm Precision Guided Munition system to the Indian Armed Forces.Simultaneously, the 鈥淰ulc..
Next Story
Modis Navnirman to Migrate to Main Board, Merge Subsidiary
Modis Navnirman Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a key strategic initiative involving migration from the BSE SME platform to the Main Board of both BSE and NSE, alongside a merger with its wholly owned subsidiary, Shree Modis Navnirman Private Limited.The move to the main boards marks a major milestone in the company鈥檚 growth trajectory, reflecting its consistent financial performance, robust corporate governance, and long-term commitment to value creation. This transition will grant the company access to a broader investor base, improve market participation, en..
Next Story
Global Capital Flows Remain Subdued, EMEA Leads in Q1 2025
The Bharat InvITs Association鈥檚 industry update for Q1 2025 shows subdued global capital flows, with investment volumes remaining at the lower end of the five-year range despite a late 2024 recovery. According to data from Colliers and MSCI Real Capital Analytics, activity in North America declined slightly, while EMEA maintained steady levels and emerged as the top region for investment in standing assets.The EMEA region now hosts seven of the top ten cross-border capital destinations for standing assets, pushing the United States鈥� share of global activity below 15 per cent. Meanwhile, in..
