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3mo ago

BMRCL Submits Feasibility Study for Karnataka’s First Inter-City Metro Link

The proposed 59-km Green Line extension from Madavara to Tumakuru awaits Cabinet approval as political debate over priorities emerges.

The elevated line will begin at Madavara, close to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) and cut across several populated areas in Nelamangala. (Representational Image)

Overview

  • The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has submitted a feasibility study for a 59-kilometre extension of the Green Line to Tumakuru, Karnataka's first inter-city metro proposal.
  • The draft report outlines 25 elevated stations and two depots, with projected ridership reaching 2.8 lakh daily by 2032 and 5 lakh by 2061.
  • The project is estimated to cost ₹20,650 crore under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a Qatari firm expressing interest in investing ₹25,000 crore in Karnataka, including this metro line.
  • Political leaders are divided, with Home Minister G. Parameshwara and Railways MoS V. Somanna supporting the plan, while BJP MP Tejasvi Surya calls for prioritizing Bengaluru’s intra-city metro network.
  • The next steps include state Cabinet approval, preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR), and submission to the Centre for final clearance.