Namma Metro phase 3 gets green light

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Bangalore Metro’s phase three alongside a slew of other infrastructure projects.

Phase three will span a distance of more than 44 kilometres and incur a cost of Rs 15,611 crore. The other projects that were approved were phase one of the Pune Metro Rail project, Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail in Thane, apart from new civil enclaves in Bagdogra airport, West Bengal and Bihta, Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement on microblogging site X (previously Twitter) and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged it on the same platform.

“A boost for Namma Bengaluru's infrastructure. The Metro network of the city expands with the Cabinet approving 2 new corridors, consisting 30 more stations. This will enhance the commuter experience and boost Ease of Living,” Modi posted.

“Bengaluru is set to elevate its connectivity with two new corridors spanning 44.65 km and 31 stations. This Rs 15,611 crore investment will connect our city's industrial and IT (Information Technology) corridors, empowering the people of Karnataka,” Siddaramaiah posted.

Under corridor one of the phase three, the Orange Line will come into being starting at Kempapura and terminating in JP Nagar fourth phase. Under corridor two, the Grey Line will be established starting at Hosahalli and terminating in Kadabagere.