May 31, 2023

Bengaluru's 150 KM Commuter Rail Network: All You Need to Know

Ravi Shankar

150 KM Commuter Rail Network

The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is progressing at its pace in different phases. Here's all you need to know about the 150 km Commuter Rail Network of the city.

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Project Aims At Transformation

The project will transform the city’s infrastructure. It will ensure comfortable and convenient travel for the dynamic people of Bengaluru. It will also boost economic activities.

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Rapid Rail Network

Commuter Rail Network aims to establish a rapid rail network to link the main city to its suburbs and satellite townships. The network will also be extended to surrounding rural areas.

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Work Begins On Ground

On-ground works have already begun at some locations in the city.

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Bids To Supply Coaches

Recently, the Rail Infrastructure Development Company Limited, Karnataka received bids from three companies to supply coaches to the project.

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The Three Companies Are

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Escales (CAF), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML).

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Forest Land Approval

Recently, the forest department gave its permission to remove about 600 trees that are there in the project's route.

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Four-corridor Project

The BSRP will have corridors in six directions which are - towards Devanahalli (Kolar side), Kengeri (Mysuru side), Rajanukunte (Doddaballapura side), Chikkabanavara (Tumakuru side), Whitefield (Bangarapet side) and Heelalige.

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Over 148 KM Stretch

The BSRP will cover 148.17 km in four corridors and will have 57 stations.

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Estimated Total Cost

The total cost of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project was estimated to be Rs 15,767 crore.

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