Bengaluru's Namma Metro Receives First Train for Blue Line, Trials Delayed
Namma Metro gets first Blue Line train; trial run months away as tracks not yet ready
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Namma Metro in Bengaluru has received its first train for the Blue Line, a 58.19-km corridor aimed at connecting Silk Board Junction with Kempegowda International Airport. However, full trial runs will not commence until the tracks are ready, expected by late July.
- 01The Blue Line will connect Silk Board Junction with Kempegowda International Airport via KR Puram and Hebbal.
- 02The first train, consisting of six driverless coaches, arrived at Baiyappanahalli depot from BEML's Thippasandra plant.
- 03Full trial runs are anticipated to begin only after the entire line is ready, with the Silk Board Junction-KR Puram segment expected to be completed by December 2026.
- 04BEML will supply a total of 37 trains for the Blue Line, including 21 equipped with luggage racks for the airport section.
- 05Recent labor shortages have slowed construction progress on certain sections of the Blue Line.
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Bengaluru's Namma Metro has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of the first train for the Blue Line, which spans 58.19 kilometers and connects Silk Board Junction to Kempegowda International Airport via KR Puram and Hebbal. The six-coach driverless train arrived at the Baiyappanahalli depot from BEML's Thippasandra plant early Thursday morning. However, full-fledged trial runs are not expected to commence until late July, as the tracks are still under construction. The Blue Line comprises two main corridors, with the Silk Board Junction to KR Puram segment nearing completion, targeted for December 2026, while the KR Puram to airport section is set to open by December 2027. BEML is scheduled to deliver a total of 37 trains for this line, including 21 designed with luggage racks for the airport segment. Despite recent labor shortages affecting construction, progress continues on various sections of the line.
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The Blue Line is expected to significantly improve public transport connectivity in Bengaluru, particularly for commuters traveling to the airport.
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