Union Cabinet approves Bangalore Metro Rail Project phase 2A, 2B

The city has taken another step towards realising its dream of metro connectivity to the airport. The Union Cabinet finally approved Namma Metro’s Phase 2A (ORR Line) and Phase 2B (Airport Line) totalling a length of 58.19 km at an estimated cost of ₹14,788.1 crore.

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The project will streamline the urban transportation system in Bengaluru, which is stressed due to intensive developments, increase in the number of private vehicles and heavy construction in the city putting stress on travel infrastructure.

The Metro Project in itself is an innovation over the conventional system of urban transport.

The project involves integration with other urban transport system in an efficient and effective manner which is possible only by adopting innovative methods of designing, technology and institutional management.