The construction of the metro in Patna, the capital of Bihar, is underway. The Nitish government has approved the construction of metro trains in four other major districts of the state - Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur. Preparations for this have also begun. If all goes well, the Jamalpur Rail Factory...
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could be chosen for the construction and maintenance of these metro trains. The operationalization of the metro in Patna is targeted for 2025. The Railway Ministry is looking for a location for the maintenance and construction of the metro trains. The Jamalpur Rail Factory is likely to be selected for this purpose, owing to its skilled workforce. The factory will be expanded to accommodate the necessary infrastructure for the construction and maintenance of metro trains. Notably, Jamalpur is the oldest rail factory in India, known for manufacturing 140-tonne diesel hydraulic cranes and the Jamalpur Jack. The operationalization of metro trains in four other cities besides Patna in Bihar has also been approved. The construction of the Patna metro is progressing rapidly. The Jamalpur Rail Factory is expected to play a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of metro trains in Bihar.