- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Metro News: The Namma Metro Green Line from Nagasandra to Madavara is set to open for commercial operations on November 7. The move comes after a month-long delay following safety approval. The 3.14 km stretch, which is the northern extension of the Green Line, will expand Bengaluru's metro network to 76.95 km.
Bengaluru Metro Green Line Stations: The extended stretch comprises three new stations — Manjunathanagar, Chikkabidarakallu, and Madavara (BIEC). This new link is expected to bring significant relief to the thousands of commuters on Tumakuru Road, a crucial artery connecting Bengaluru with the rest of Karnataka.
On Wednesday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar inspected the metro line and took a test run of the stretch from Nagasandra to Madavara by travelling from Yeshwanthpur Metro Station. He was also joined by Bengaluru South MP and BJP leader Tejasvi Surya.
According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), this line, an elevated metro corridor under Phase-2 of the Project, is from Nagasandra to Madavara (BIEC) for a length 3.14 km and consists of three metro stations -- Majunathanagar, Chikkabidarakallu and Madavara (BIEC). It is completed at a cost of Rs 1,168 crore which includes land cost of Rs152 crore.
"It is the smallest extension to Phase-1 under Phase-2 of the Project. With completion of this extension, all the extensions to Phase- 1 under Phase-2 of the project are complete," the BMRCL said in a statement.
Running along the National Highway, it crosses the NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) road at two locations. This extension line will enhance easy metro access to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), a major exhibition hub, large residential complexes and nearby towns thereby saving travel time to an extent of 30 per cent, it said.
"It is estimated that with this line opening, an additional 44,000 passengers will be benefitted. This extension will provide direct metro access to BIEC which is a major centre for National and International conferences and exhibitions in Karnataka," the BMRCL stated.
"On commissioning of this section, Bengaluru will have 76.95 km of Metro network with 69 stations. North South corridor (Green Line) will become 33.46 km long with 31 stations and East West corridor (Purple Line) is 43.49 km long with 38 stations," the BMRCL added.
(With Agency Inputs)