The Ministry of Railways has accorded approval to the first leg of the 287 km circular railway network for Bengaluru.
(Express Archives)Minister of State for Railways, V Somanna, on Saturday announced that the proposed circular railway network for Bengaluru will cost Rs 23,000 crore, and a detailed project report (DPR) for the same is being prepared.
The Ministry of Railways has accorded approval to the first leg of the 287 km circular railway network for Bengaluru.
Touted to be one of the largest circular networks in India, the network will be developed on the outskirts of the Karnataka capital.
The project is expected to ensure robust local train services, reduce traffic congestion around Bengaluru, and complement the existing Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) and Namma Metro.
The Ministry of Railways has accorded approval to the first leg of the 287 km circular railway network for Bengaluru. (Express Archives)
Minister of State for Railways, V Somanna, on Saturday announced that the proposed circular railway network for Bengaluru will cost Rs 23,000 crore, and a detailed project report (DPR) for the same is being prepared.
The Ministry of Railways has accorded approval to the first leg of the 287 km circular railway network for Bengaluru. Touted to be one of the largest circular networks in India, the network will be developed on the outskirts of the Karnataka capital. The project is expected to ensure robust local train services, reduce traffic congestion around Bengaluru, and complement the existing Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) and Namma Metro.
