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BANGALORE(Metro Rail News): After a long wait, CMRS inspection of the Kengeri-Challaghatta stretch of the Bengaluru metro was conducted on Friday. It counts as a significant development as it brings the purple line of the Bangalore metro into its last leg.
It was conducted by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, Southern Circle. The tests commenced at 9:45 A.M., and all the tests were completed successfully. Last week, CMRS completed the inspection of the long-awaited KR Pura- Baiyappanahalli stretch that brings the residents of Bengaluru a bit closer to the dream of a robust metro system in their city.
The purple line of the Bangalore metro covers 39.4 km, with 35 stations from Kengeri in the southwest to Baiyappanhalli to the east. It is mostly elevated with 29 stations, five underground & 1 at-grade station. It passes through prime epicentres like MG Road, Majestic Station, Whitefield, etc.
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This brings the residents of Bengaluru to a point where they can experience efficient and convenient commutation across their city without getting into the hassles of road traffic.
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