Govt approves Metro projects in Bengaluru, Pune, Thane

The project includes two corridors, one from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along Outer Ring Road West and another from Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road. Once completed, the project will take Bengaluru’s Metro network to 220.20 km.

“Metro rail as an efficient alternate road transport and with Phase-3 as an extension to the Metro Rail network in the Bengaluru city is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the Outer Ring Road West, Magadi road and other major arterial roads of the city,” the Ministry said in a statement.

Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail project, which will run on the western periphery was approved by the Cabinet. The 29-km-long corridor will have 22 stations. The project may cost Rs 12,200 crore, and be operational by 2029.

“The estimated project cost is Rs 12,200.10 crore, with equal equity from Centre and Maharashtra governments and part-funding from bilateral agencies. Funds would be raised through… selling station naming and access rights for corporate, monetisation of assets…” the Ministry said.

The extension of Pune Metro phase-1 from Swargate to Katraj was also approved, for Rs 2,954.53 crore; it is also expected to be operational by 2029.