BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Shri Siddaramaiah, has announced the extension of the Bangalore Metro to Tumakuru & Devanhalli in the budget speech presented in Karnataka’s assembly.
The Budget Speech
The feasibility report for extending the Metro rail from Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) to Tumakuru and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to Devanahalli on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis will be prepared,” Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in his budget speech.
The 2 Corridors
The work is to be taken on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on two corridors, namely:
- BIEC to Tumkur (50 Kms)
- Kempegowda International Airport to Devanahalli (13km)
Existing Lines
The existing metro stations in the Bnaglore metro out of the above proposed are:
- BIEC Station – Green Line
- Kempegowda International Airport – Blue Line
BIEC-Tumkur Line
The upcoming opening of the 3 km Nagasandra-BIEC (Green Line) Metro section is anticipated within a few months, with further extension plans reaching Tumakuru, spanning approximately 50 km. This extension is poised to stimulate real estate growth in the northwest region of Bengaluru.
KIA to Devanahalli Line
The Metro rail is set to expand its route from KIA to Devanahalli, spanning about 15 kilometres, promising significant development for the northern region of Bengaluru. Additionally, the suburban rail corridor from KSR Bengaluru City to Yelahanka and Devanahalli will further enhance connectivity to Devanahalli.
Metro Milestones
The Chief Minister also announced that by March 2025, another 44 kilometres of Metro line will be integrated with the current 74-kilometer network.
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