Bengaluru: Crucial works at Namma Metro’s Baiyappanahalli depot have been stalled by a delay in acquiring land from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in eastern Bengaluru, an official said.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) needs nearly 3,400 square feet from HAL and another 1,334 square feet from private firm Harmen Developers LLP as part of works to modernise the Baiyappanahalli depot. A depot is where trains are taken for maintenance and repair.
The existing Baiyappanahalli depot serves the 43.49-km Purple Line (Whitefield-Challaghatta). The BMRCL is building a two-tier facility to upgrade it with 28 stabling lines (12 underground and as many at-grade).
