Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project – Information & Route Map
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Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is an under construction 149.348 km commuter rail network with 64 stations in Bangalore, Karnataka.
The project’s feasibility report and final detailed project report (view DPR’s PDF) were prepared by RITES suggesting 4 lines / corridors.
The project was approved for construction by India’s Central Government in October 2020 with an estimated cost of Rs. 15,767 crore. Its foundation stone was laid on June 20, 2023 by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bengaluru Suburban Rail project is being implemented by Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) with a deadline of 2026.
The project’s Corridor 1 & 3 will be funded by a Euro 500 million (Rs 4,552 crore) loan by KfW Development Bank with whom the Government of India signed an agreement in December 2023.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 54.9 km | Approved: 94.4 km
Elevated Routes: 45.392 km | At-Grade Routes: 103.856 km
System Specifications
- Maximum Speed: 90 kmph
- Operational Speed: 35 kmph
- Track Gauge: Broad Gauge
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Route Information
Corridor 1: Sampige Line
- Route: KSR Bengaluru – Yelahanka – Devanahalli
- Length: 41.478 km
- Type: Elevated (19.22 km) & At-Grade (22.278 km)
- Depot: Akkupet Depot
- Number of Stations: 15 (8 elevated & 7 at-grade)
- Station Names: KSR Bengaluru City (interchange), Srirampura (future), Malleswaram, Yesvantpur (interchange), Muthyal Nagar, Lottegollahalli (interchange), Kodigehalli, Judicial Layout, Yelahanka, Nitte Meenakshi, Bettahalasoor, Doddajala, Airport Trumpet, Airport Terminal, Airport KIADB, Devanahalli
- Note: A suburban rail link is proposed to Bengaluru International Airport
Corridor 2: Mallige Line
- Route: Baiyyappanahalli Terminal – Chikkabanavara
- Length: 24.866 km
- Type: Elevated (7.723 km) & At-Grade (17.143 km)
- Depot: Jalahalli Depot
- Number of Stations: 14 (6 elevated & 8 at-grade)
- Station Names: Chikka Banavara, Myadarahalli, Shettyhalli, Jalahalli (future), Yesvantpur (interchange), Lottegollahalli (interchange), Hebbal, Kanaka Nagar, Nagawara, Kaveri Nagar (future), Banaswadi, Seva Nagar, Kasturi Nagar, Baiyapanahalli (interchange)
Corridor 3: Parijaata Line
- Route: Kengeri – Whitefield
- Length: 35.52 km
- Type: Elevated (10.40 km) & At-Grade (25.12 km)
- Number of Stations: 14 (4 elevated & 10 at-grade)
- Station Names: Kengeri, RV College (future), Jnanabharati, Nayandahalli, Krishnadevaraya, Jagjeevanram Nagar, KSR Bengaluru City (interchange), Kumara Park, Bengaluru Cantt, Bengaluru East, Baiyapannahalli, Krishnarajapura, Hoodi, Whitefield
Corridor 4: Kanaka Line
- Route: Heelalige – Rajankunte
- Length: 46.285 km
- Type: Elevated (8.96 km) & At-Grade (37.92 km)
- Depot: Silkboard Depot
- Number of Stations: 19 (4 elevated & 15 at-grade)
- Station Names: Rajankunte, Muddana Halli, Yelahanka (interchange), Jakkur, Hegde Nagar, Thanisandra, Hennur, Horamavu, Channasandra, Benniganahalli (interchange), Kagadaspura, Doddanekundi, Marathahalli, Belandur Road, Carmelaram, Ambedkar Nagar, Huskur, Singena Agrahara (future), Bommasandra (future), Heelalige
Note: 5 stations will serve as interchange stations – Bangalore City (1 & 3), Yesvantapur (1 & 2), Lottegollahalli (1 & 2), Yelahanka (1 & 4) and Benniganahalli (2 & 4)
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Route Map
Bengaluru Suburban Rail Tenders
Latest Suburban Rail project tender notices can be viewed on KRIDE’s website.
Major Contractors
| Contract | Contractor |
| General Consultant (GC) for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project | Egis – Louis Berger – AECOM JV is Preferred Bidder |
| 264 Coach Rolling Stock Lease Contract | Tender Cancelled ( RFP Invited in January 2024) |
| Corridor 1 – Package C1A: Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct of Length 14.213 Km (Chainage -0/724 to 11/280 & 14/697 to 16/906, including Ramp), At-Grade formation of Length 3.417 Km (Chainage 11/280 to 14/697), construction of 7 stations building (At Grade – 02, Elevated – 05), 1 ROB and other Associated Works between KSR Bengaluru City to Yelahanka | 4 Bids Submitted in October 2024 |
| Corridor 2 – Viaduct: Construction of elevated viaduct of length 8.027 Km from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara excluding station buildings | Larsen & Toubro |
| Corridor 2 – Package C2A: Construction of Eight (08 Nos) Stations i.e., Elevated Interchange (1 No), Elevated (3 Nos.) and At-Grade (4 Nos) BSRP Stations of Corridor-2 at Benniganahalli, Kasturi Nagar, Seva Nagar, Banaswadi, Nagawara, Kanaka Nagar, Hebbal, Mathikere | Bidding Underway |
| Corridor 2 – Package C2B: Construction of Four (04 Nos) stations i.e., Elevated (1 Nos), Elevated Interchange (1 No) and At-Grade (2 Nos) BSRP Stations of Corridor-2 at Yesvantpur, Shettyhalli, Myadarahalli and Chikkabanavara, including Elevated viaduct of approx.500m length with down ramp towards Soladevanahalli depot | Bidding Underway |
| Corridor 2 – Track Work: Ballastless, Ballasted Track, Fastening System and Turnouts in Corridor 2 from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara including Ballasted and Special Tracks in Soladevanahalli Depot | 4 Bids Received in October 2024 |
| Corridor 4 – Viaduct: Construction of elevated viaduct of length 8.960 km and at-grade formation of length 37.920 km between Heelalige – Rajankunte | Larsen & Toubro |
| Corridor 4 – Package C4A Stations: Construction of Nine (9 Nos.) Stations i.e. Elevated (1 No.) and At-Grade (8 Nos.) BSRP Stations of Corridor-4A at Heelalige, Singena Agrahara, Huskur, Ambedkar Nagar, Carmelaram, Bellandur, Marathahalli, Doddanakundi, Kaggadasapura | RVNL – Rithvik JV is lowest bidder |
| Corridor 4 – Package C4B Stations: Design & Construction of Nine (9 Nos.) Stations i.e. Elevated (1 No.) and At-Grade (8 Nos.) BSRP Stations of Corridor-4B at Channasandra, Horamavu, Hennur, Thanisandra, R. K. Hegdenagar, Jakkur, Yelahanka, Muddanahalli, Rajankunte | NCC & RVNL – Rithvik JV Submitted bids |
| Supply of 19000 MT 60E1 UIC 60f 1080 Head Hardened (HH) Grade Rails | Bidding Underway |
| Supply of 2250 MT 60E1880 Grade Rails | Bidding Underway |
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