Blue Line to open in phases from mid-2027; full stretch by March 2028: Says KBG
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has announced revised deadlines for the Bangalore Metro's Blue and Pink lines. The Blue Line is now expected to be fully operational by March 2028, with partial segments opening in 2027, while the Pink Line's elevated section awaits final clearance.
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Infrastructure delays in Bengaluru significantly impact urban mobility and economic productivity for millions of commuters in India's tech hub.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Saturday announced a new deadline of March 2028 for the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL) Blue Line (Airport line) to become fully operational. However, commuters can expect to travel on parts of the line by the end of September 2027.
Mr. Gowda said the Blue Line, which is being built in two phases — 2A (Silk Board to K.R. Puram) and 2B (K.R. Puram to Airport) — would be fully completed by March 2028. However, Phase 2A, which earlier had a December 2026 deadline, would likely be opened by mid-2027. Meanwhile, the stretch from Hebbal to the Airport, which is part of Phase 2B, would be opened by September 2027.
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