The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has announced plans for Bengaluru’s longest metro corridor to date: a 72-kilometre route with over 50 stations, linking major growth zones and a new sports complex in the city’s southeast.
This proposed line will connect the southwest suburbs from the Bannerghatta/Jigani axis through Attibele, Sarjapur Road, Dommasandra Circle and Varthur Kodi, ultimately reaching a station near the new international sports complex in Anekal. The corridor is a landmark in scale and ambition, aimed at creating seamless connectivity between emerging residential hubs, IT-parks and the sports infrastructure.
The 72 km alignment builds on earlier proposals and includes multiple elevated and underground sections. Notably, the spokesman for BMRCL mentions a 10-km spur to the sports complex that will be added to the main route, bringing the total approximate length of the corridor to 72 km. Stations are expected to be spaced farther apart than usual, given the suburban and peri-urban nature of many zones along the route.
For commuters, the corridor presents the potential for dramatically improved travel options. While detailed timelines have not been finalised, the feasibility study has reportedly been submitted and BMRCL is expected to initiate the detailed project report (DPR) phase thereafter. Construction could begin within the coming years, subject to land-acquisition, approvals and funding.
The metro line is designed to serve major real-estate and employment growth centres such as Sarjapur Road, Varthur, Jigani and Attibele, all of which have been witnessing escalating demand for connectivity. With this new corridor, BMRCL aims to integrate these zones into the city’s mass rapid transit framework, thereby strengthening Bengaluru’s infrastructure for future growth.
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