BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): The Bengaluru Suburban Rail project has encountered a delay following K-RIDE’s recent decision to re-tender the remaining civil works for Corridor 2, which stretches from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara. The contract for this line, originally awarded to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in 2022, has been terminated due to multiple factors affecting project execution.
In 2022, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) bagged the civil works contract for Corridor 2 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail project. However, the project faced several delays, and L&T was unable to meet certain contractual requirements. As a result, the agreement was terminated.
L&T had stopped construction activities in March 2024, stating that the delay in acquiring the required land had caused its resources to remain idle, which led to financial losses. The contract was officially terminated in August 2024.
The Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is a ₹15,767-crore project. It will create a 148-kilometre suburban rail network across four corridors to connect major residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
The Line 2, also known as the Mallige Line, will run from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara. The corridor covers a total distance of 24.866 km, including 7.723 km of elevated sections and 17.143 km of at-grade sections. It is an important route as it links the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru and connects with other suburban rail and metro lines, improving overall city connectivity.
On 6 October, K-RIDE announced that fresh tenders will soon be invited to complete the pending works, with the move expected to streamline construction and put the project back on track.
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