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Airport Metro to roll out by 2027, says Bengaluru Metro

Bengaluru, Jan 10 (UNI) Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Saturday announced that the city’s much-anticipated airport metro line is targeted to be operationally ready by the end of 2027, a milestone that will expand the metro network to 175 km, the largest single expansion undertaken so far.
The update was shared by Abhai Kumar Rai, Advisor (Civil), BMRCL, while speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Sustainability in Action: Bengaluru’s Urban Challenge,’ jointly organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Addressing the forum as a panellist, Rai outlined the broader expansion roadmap of Namma Metro, stating that work is currently in progress on Phase-3 spanning 44 km, while Detailed Project Reports for Phase-3A covering an additional 36 km have been prepared and are under consideration for sanction.
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