Patna Water Metro Work Begins With Gandhi Ghat Charging Station

13 Mar 2026 CW Team

Work on the Patna Water Metro has begun with the commissioning of a charging station at Gandhi Ghat on the Ganga, marking the start of infrastructure to support an electric ferry service under the wider Patna river transport plan. The initiative is being implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India and forms part of National Waterway One (NW1), which is being developed to enhance riverine connectivity in the region. The initial facility will provide shore power and maintenance support for battery powered vessels as they enter service.

The charging station is intended to service electric ferries that will operate on scheduled routes across the river, enabling cleaner commuting options for residents and visitors and reducing reliance on road traffic. Planners expect that electrification of the ferry fleet will lower emissions and operating costs compared with diesel counterparts, while offering quieter and more frequent crossings. The facility will include pontoons, electrical infrastructure and basic crew amenities to sustain early operations.

Officials expect the project to be integrated with city transport networks to improve access to key nodes along the riverfront and to support last mile connectivity for commuters. Authorities aim to coordinate schedules with buses and taxis to create seamless interchange and to encourage modal shift towards the waterway. The river service is designed to complement existing transit rather than replace it and to add resilience to urban mobility.

Beyond passenger benefits, the project is expected to stimulate local employment through operations and upkeep of vessels and quays, and to foster skills in electric vessel maintenance. Observers say the pilot infrastructure could be scaled along NW1 if demand and river conditions permit, and that continued investment will be needed to ensure safe, reliable services. Stakeholders will monitor performance and adapt operations as the service matures.

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