Four months on, BMRCL is silent on costly Red Line assessment
BENGALURU: It has been four months since the central government asked the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) to reassess the cost of the 37-km Red Line from Hebbal to Sarjapur, but the corporation is yet to respond. Estimated at Rs 776 crore per km, the project is the most expensive in Namma Metro’s history.
The Red Line, estimated to cost Rs 28,405 crore, was approved by the state government in December 2024 and is still awaiting final approval from the Centre. The corridor is crucial as it connects Sarjapur, which is a key tech hub, with Hebbal, passing through the Central Business District and Koramangala.
