Opening of Bengaluru metro's Green line extension delayed, likely by September-end: Report

Commercial operations on the Nagasandra to Madavara extension of Bengaluru's Green Line are postponed to end of September due to pending testing.

Published on: Jun 25, 2024, 13:40:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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Commercial operations on the 3.7-km extension of the Namma Metro's ‘Green’ Line in north Bengaluru, stretching from Nagasandra to Madavara, are facing delays and are now expected to commence only by the end of September. According to officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), final testing of equipment and infrastructure is still pending, The Hindu reported.

Construction on this elevated extension began in 2017 with initial expectations to finish by mid-2019. (PTI Photo)

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Construction on this elevated extension began in 2017 with initial expectations to finish by mid-2019. However, setbacks such as delays in land acquisition and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to missed deadlines.

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“Work on the track has been completed. The line will undergo testing over the next two months. We expect to commence operations by the end of September. Following trial runs and an inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, the line will be opened for revenue services,” An official from the BMRCL told the publication.

The elevated route from Nagasandra to Madavara includes three stations: Manjunathnagar, Chikkabidarakallu, and Madavara, offering crucial connectivity to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) on Tumakuru Road.

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Once operational, residents in areas like Manjunathanagar, Chikkabidarakallu, Madavara, Tumakuru Road, Anchepalya and Jindal Nagar will benefit from reduced travel times to Nagasandra metro station, currently more than five kilometres away.

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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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