Bengaluru's Double-Decker Metro Plan Saves ₹169 Crore and Preserves Land
Bengaluru Metro-suburban double decker saved us Rs 169 crore: K-Ride
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The double-decker corridor plan in Bengaluru has saved ₹169 crore for K-Ride, the agency behind the Bengaluru Suburban Transport Project. This innovative solution retains significant residential land and minimizes displacement while integrating Metro and suburban rail systems.
- 01K-Ride reported savings of ₹150-169 crore through the double-decker corridor plan.
- 02The project avoids the acquisition of 1.6 acres of land, preventing the displacement of around 600 residents.
- 03The suburban line will run parallel to the Metro for approximately 500 meters.
- 04The integration of AC and DC electrical traction systems has been approved by the Indian Institute of Science.
- 05Construction of an elevated structure between Yeshwantpur Metro and railway stations is underway.
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The Bengaluru Suburban Transport Project (BSTP) has achieved significant cost savings of approximately ₹169 crore through its innovative double-decker corridor plan at Benniganahalli, according to K-Ride, the implementing agency. This engineering solution not only reduced project costs but also preserved 1.6 acres of residential land, preventing the displacement of around 600 residents. The corridor will accommodate both the suburban rail and Namma Metro's Blue Line, running parallel for about half a kilometer. The project features a unique multi-level transport corridor and integrates two distinct electrical traction systems, vetted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Additionally, K-Ride is working on constructing an elevated structure that will connect the suburban rail line to Yeshwantpur Metro and railway stations, enhancing the area's transit hub capabilities. The construction contract has been awarded to CEM India, with challenges anticipated due to the ongoing redevelopment of Yeshwantpur railway station.
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The project significantly reduces costs and preserves residential land, directly benefiting the local community.
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