Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Blue Line Set for December 2027 Completion

Quick summary

• Project Overview: The long-awaited Namma Metro Blue Line in Bengaluru, officially called the ORR-Airport Metro Line, is scheduled for completion by December 2027.It consists of two sections: Phase 2A (Silk Board to K.R. Pura) and Phase 2B (K.R. Pura to Kempegowda International Airport).
• Length and Progress: Total length is 58.19 km; as of june 2025, construction progress stands at 52.5%.
• Design Details:

– Airport City station will be built at ground level.
– Airport Terminal station will be semi-underground (7-8 meters below surface).
– Driverless trains with luggage racks and advanced safety features will cater to air travelers.

• Cost & Approval Timeline: Project cost estimated at ₹14,788 crore; proposals approved in phases between 2017-2019; DPR prepared starting October 2016.
• Recent Updates:

– Construction on the K.R.Pura-Airport section resumed after a nine-month suspension due to an accident.- Inspection by BMRCL MD J. Ravishankar focused on key areas like railway crossings near Indian Air Force property and depot works.

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