Bangalore (Metro Rail News): On 29 June, Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd secured a Rs. 1.25 crore contract from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited(BMRCL). Under this contract, Aarvee Associates will craft a Feasibility Study Report to extend the Bangalore Metro’s Green Line from Madavara (BIEC) to Tumkur (Tumakuru).
Tumkur Metro Line
This new line will extend the existing Green Line, which runs 33.53km from Anjanapura to Madavara. The new line to Tumkur will span about 52.41 km and likely feature an elevated route. It is planned to be built using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This route will run along Tumkur Road (National Highway NH-4).
Aarvee Associates will assess and suggest the most suitable mode for the line (MRTS, RRTS, MetroNeo), as well as determine whether it should be elevated or underground. They will evaluate the alignment, estimate ridership, and identify optimal locations for stations and the depot. Additionally, they will provide an estimate for the construction costs. The report is slated to be completed in 6 months.
The 19 stations along the route are planned to be built at:
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– Tumakuru Bus Stand
– Tumakuru University
– Tumakuru
– Kyathasandra
– Pandithanahalli
– Hirehalli
– Chikkahalli
– Nallayanpalya
– Dabaspete
– Sompura Industrial Area
– Billanakote
– Kuluvanahalli
– T. Begur
– Budhihal
– Nelamangala NH
– Nelamangala
– Dasanpura
– Makali
Once the Feasibility Study Report is completed and finalised, authorities will move forward with the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Construction of this section is expected to begin by 2032. Additionally, the lines for Phase 3 are still awaiting approval from the Central government.
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