BENGALURU: While the commissioning of the Metro line from RV Road to Bommasandra is being eagerly awaited by employees in Electronics City, another portion of the 48-km Doubling Project between Baiyappanahalli and Hosur comes as a huge relief for commuters. The Heelalige station, in the vicinity of Chandapura, is located 3 km and 5 km from Electronics City-2 and Electronic City-1 respectively.
The Rs 498.73 crore doubling project from Baiyappanahalli via Bellandur Road, Karmelaram, Huskuru, Heelalige, Anekal, and Marayanayakanahali ends at Hosur. Director, Projects, Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Enterprises (K-RIDE) RK Singh told TNIE, “The 10.5 km stretch from Karmelaram to Heelalige stations has already been commissioned. By the end of this financial year, we will be commissioning the Bellandur Road to Karmelaram, a crucial distance of 3.5 km. In addition to it, a 7-km stretch between Anekal and Maranayakanahalli will also be commissioned.”
