This Rs 1,168-crore expansion aims to significantly ease access to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), a major venue for national and international events
Published Nov 06, 2024 | 8:10 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 06, 2024 | 8:10 PM
Bengaluru Metro.
The eagerly awaited 3.14-km extension of Bengaluru’s Green Line metro from Nagasandra to Madavara is set to open for public use on November 7, bringing three new stations — Manjunathanagar, Chikkabidarakallu, and Madavara (BIEC) — under Phase-2 of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) project.
Start of Metro Revenue service from tomorrow i.e. 07.11.2024 on the Reach-3 Extn Line between Nagasandra and Madavara. Public may utilize this facility. pic.twitter.com/Ks3Iff3Rri
— ನಮ್ಮ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ (@OfficialBMRCL) November 6, 2024
This Rs 1,168-crore expansion aims to significantly ease access to the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), a major venue for national and international events, and improve connectivity along the city’s northern corridors.
In a pre-launch inspection, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, and other dignitaries traversed the new stretch from Yeshwanthpur to Madavara.
#Karnataka: Deputy CM @DKShivakumar inspects the metro works carried out on the extension line between Nagasandra and Madavara metro.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Bengaluru South MP @Tejasvi_Surya and other officials travelled in a metro from Yesvantpur to Nagasandra.
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— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 6, 2024
Speaking to the media, Shivakumar underscored the extension’s role in reducing travel time for residents, with the BIEC station providing a direct link to one of Karnataka’s key exhibition hubs.
The new stretch is expected to reduce travel times by up to 30% for commuters from surrounding areas.
The Manjunathanagar Station is equipped with a foot overbridge (FoB), providing a safe pedestrian crossing near the station. At Chikkabidarakallu Station, a pedestrian underpass has been introduced, ensuring seamless access across the NHAI main road. Similarly, Madavara (BIEC) Station offers an underpass, enabling safe crossings on the NH road.
Once operational, the first train from Madavara will depart at 5:00 am, and the last at 11:00 pm, with a headway of 10 minutes between Nagasandra and Madavara.
Ticket prices range from Rs 10 to Rs 60 for this section, ensuring affordable travel options for the expanding commuter base.
With the completion of this line, Bengaluru Metro’s network now spans 76.95 km with 69 stations, including 33.46 km on the North-South corridor (Green Line) and 43.49 km on the East-West corridor (Purple Line).
This addition is anticipated to benefit an additional 44,000 daily passengers, contributing to sustainable transport options in one of India’s fastest-growing cities.
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
