Bengaluru To Get Longest Metro Line With 72 Km Corridor, 50+ Stations And A Spur Line; All You Need To Know

Namma Metro is literally the lifeline of Bengaluru. The metro authorities continue to come up with ways to make travel for Bengalureans more efficient and faster. Now, there is buzz that the city is planning its longest metro line of 72 km, connecting more than 50 stations and a spur line. Here’s everything you need to know about this proposed plan.

Longest Metro Line Coming Soon In Bengaluru

Bengalureans, your city might soon have a 72 km metro line connecting more than 50 stations. As per a report by Deccan Herald, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is planning its largest project yet, which could transform city transportation. This corridor will link Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road to Kadugodi Tree Park near Whitefield.

The metro line will pass stations like Bannerghatta, Jigani, Attibele, Sarjapur, Dommasandra Circle, and Varthur Kodi, linking major tech hubs, offices, and startups. Additionally, there will also be a 3.5-4 km spur line directly connecting to the upcoming international sports complex in Anekal. This means people coming from Bannerghatta can reach the stadium directly without any hassle.

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Details Of The Longest Metro Corridor

As per a report by Deccan Herald, this longest Namma Metro corridor will include both underground and elevated stretches with over 50 stations in total. The stations will be spaced out more than usual, as many areas across the region are still under development. Moreover, this plan is part of BMRCL’s 210.9 km expansion strategy, which will take Bengaluru’s metro network to 467.69 km, giving tough competition to Delhi-NCR’s metro.

Since the plan is still in the initial stage, you cannot get excited just yet. Reportedly, a Delhi-based company, Introsoft Solutions Pvt Ltd, has prepared a feasibility report. It covers traffic demand, land acquisition, cost estimates, number of stations, and ridership projections. Once approved, authorities will start preparing the DPR, which typically takes a year and requires approvals from both the state and the centre, which could take up to two more years.

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If everything goes as planned, construction for the longest metro line in Bengaluru could begin by 2029 and take 5-10 years to complete. Honestly, we are curious to know more about this plan! Are you?

Cover Image Courtesy: Yellow Line (Namma Metro), Wikipedia/ Sameer2905 (Representative Image)