BENGALURU: For the first time, a metallic sheath is to be created to shield a portion of the upcoming suburban rail network at Benniganahalli, to avoid any signal clash with the Metro Rail infrastructure constructed just above it. This is in light of an Indian Institute of Science study that recommended it, so that both transport networks can co-exist at the same location.
According to BMRCL officials, there is apprehension that the elevated KR Puram to Airport line might suffer some signalling issues at Benniganahalli, from the Heelalige-Rajanakunte line (Kanaka Line) of the upcoming suburban rail network that would run one level below it. The two rail networks would overlap for a distance of over 500 metres.
