Bengaluru suburban railway: Approval sought for 452 km phase 2
Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (K-RIDE) has prepared a new proposal of 452 km length to extend the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) to nearby cities. K-RIDE has sought the approval of the Railways Ministry to conduct the pre-feasibility study.
As per new proposal puts forth the plan to extend the BSRP network to Kolara, Tumakuru, Mysuru, Bangarapete, Hosuru, and Gauribidanur. The proposal calls for the extension that would be considered as Phase 2 and the total length is 452 km.
It proposes extending the facility from Devanahalli to Kolar along Corridor 1 (107 km), Chikkabanavara to Tumkur via Dabaspet along Corridor 2 (55 km), Kengeri to Mysuru along Corridor 3 (125 km), and Whitefield to Bangarpete along Corridor 3 (45 km), Heelalige to Hosuru along Corridor 4 (23 km) and Rajanukunte to Gauribidhanuru via Doddaballapur along Corridor 4 (52 km). Besides, it proposes a new 'Corridor 2A' from Chikkabanavara to Magadi (45 km).
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