Bangalore (Metro Rail News): On August 6, 2024, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) initiated a trial run on the Nagasandra-Madavara extension of the Green Line of Bangalore Metro.
This extension of Green Line is expected to be ready for commercial operations by the end of September or early October informed by the BMRCL’s Officials. During the trial period, the technical team at Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation will conduct comprehensive tests and inspections to ensure all safety concerns and technical requirements.
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Nagasandra-Madavara Extension of Green Line
This extension of the Green Line covers a total distance of 3.7 km from Nagasandra to Madavaraand and was constructed at a cost of Rs 298 crore. The three strategically located stations on this extension are:
- Manjunath Nagar
- Chikkabidarakallu (formerly Jindal Nagar)
- Madavara (BIEC)
“The trial will last for a month. We intend to invite the Metro Rail Safety Commissioner to conduct an inspection by the second week of September,” said Shri Maheshwar Rao, Managing Director of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
CMRS Inspection
Following the tests which are currently underway Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) will come for the comprehensive inspection of this stretch. After getting a clearance certificate from CMRS the passenger operations will start.
Bangalore Metro’s Green Line
The green line of Bangalore metro is 30.5km long having 30 operational stations. Which connects the Magasandra in the northwest to the Silk Institute in the south.
Namma Metro made records with 8.26 lakh passengers on August 6. The outcome overrides the previous records of 8.25 lakh people on August 15, 2022. The achievement has been catalogued by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). This will enhance the convenience of the people of Bangalore.
