Bengaluru Metro Phase III Geotechnical Investigation Begins
Bengaluru Metro Expansion
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to significantly enhance the city's metro network by adding 16 new interchange stations. This expansion, part of Phases 2 and 3 of the Namma Metro project, aims to provide seamless connectivity across various metro lines, encouraging greater use of public transport.
Currently, the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station at Majestic is Bengaluru?s only interchange, connecting the Purple and Green lines. It handles approximately 50,000 daily commuters. The introduction of new interchange stations at strategic locations will distribute passeng..
L&T Bags Bengaluru Metro Contracts
Bengaluru's ambitious metro expansion project has hit significant milestones with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) securing contracts for two crucial corridors, marking substantial progress in the city's urban transit infrastructure.
Of the four corridors comprising the 148.1 km project, L&T has clinched contracts for the fourth corridor, known as the Kanaka Line, spanning from Heelalige to Rajanakunte covering 46.8 km, and the second corridor, the Mallige Line, stretching from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara, totaling 25 km.
The construction progress in the Mallige Line has surp..
8 firms bid for Bengaluru Metro's 52km Tumakuru extension study
Eight firms have submitted bids for conducting a feasibility study for the proposed 52-kilometer extension of the Bengaluru Metro to Tumakuru. This development marks a significant step forward in the expansion plans of the metro network, aiming to enhance connectivity and accessibility in the region.
The Bengaluru Metro has emerged as a vital lifeline for commuters in the bustling city, offering a reliable and efficient mode of transportation. With the city's rapid urbanization and increasing population, there is a growing need to expand the metro network to cater to the rising demand f..
Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link Opens
The Agartala-Akhaura railway link, a significant project under the Maitri Setu initiative, is set to become operational soon, according to the Chief Minister of Tripura. This cross-border rail connection aims to enhance connectivity between India and Bangladesh, fostering better economic ties and cultural exchange. The project includes a 12.03 km long rail line, with 5.46 km within India and 6.57 km in Bangladesh, linking Agartala in Tripura to Akhaura in Bangladesh.
The railway link is expected to reduce travel time and logistical costs significantly, boosting trade and tourism. It wi..
India to Become World?s 2nd Largest Urban Metro Network in 2 Years
India is on track to have the world's second-largest urban metro network within the next two years, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The expansion is part of the government's broader urban infrastructure development strategy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Currently, over 1,000 kilometres of metro rail projects are under construction in various cities, including Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad. These projects are part of the government's commitment to enhancing urban mobility and infrastructure.
The Union Mi..