Bengaluru Metro update: Green Line extension to Madavara set to launch by Oct - Report

The extended Green Line of Namma Metro, from Nagasandra to Madavara, will begin operations by October following trial runs and safety clearances.

Published on: Aug 1, 2024, 13:00:16 IST

By Yamini C S

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The extended Green Line of Bengaluru's Namma Metro, stretching from Nagasandra to Madavara (BIEC) on Tumakuru Road, is slated to begin commercial service by October. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (BMRCL) Managing Director spoke to reporters and said trial operations on the 3 km segment are set to commence soon.

The remaining Metro lines under phases II, IIA, and IIB include new routes from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, RV Road to Bommasandra, and Silk Board to the Kempegowda International Airport. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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This extension, part of the Phase II expansion of Namma Metro, introduces three new stations: Manjunathnagar, Chikkabidarakallu, and Madavara. The line will become operational following safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), which is anticipated by September, The Times of India reported.

An official from the BMRCL explained that trains on the Green Line terminate at Nagasandra currently. Service frequency will be adjusted based on demand, and the extension is expected to attract an additional 25,000 to 30,000 passengers daily, he told the publication.

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Regarding progress at Madavara, the official noted that construction is almost finished. Traction power supply has been completed at the other two stations and will be finalized at Madavara soon. Officials are preparing for trial runs in the coming weeks, he said.

The extension to Madavara will provide direct access to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, a key venue for various expos. Travelers from Nelamangala and nearby areas will also be benefited from the Metro connectivity.

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Despite several previous deadlines, the project's completion was delayed due to construction setbacks, land acquisition issues with NICE authorities, and the pandemic, the report noted.

The BMRCL is also in the midst of launching the highly anticipated Yellow Line, which stretches 19.15 kilometres from RV Road to Bommasandra, by the end of this year with at least eight trains operating on a 15-minute interval.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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