Bangalore Suburban Railway project costs Rs15,767cr, to be completed by 2026

Piyush Goyal Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has reviewed the progress of Bangalore Suburban Railway Project.

Goyal said that the project should be planned in futuristic manner to incorporate the growing needs of city like Bengaluru.

He added that Suburban Project should be based on Make In India policy and boost Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission.

According to the Railways Ministry, the project envisages construction of 4 Suburban Rail Corridors with a total route length of 148.17 kms. The project will be implemented by Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (KRIDE), a Joint Venture company set up by Ministry of Railways with Government of Karnataka as a special purpose vehicle. The project is proposed to be completed in 6 years at an estimated cost of Rs15,767cr.

The project is expected to be completed by 2026.