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Namma Metro Blue Line Promises Cheaper Airport Commute by March 2028
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 11:03
Namma Metro Blue Line Promises Cheaper Airport Commute by March 2028
- •The 58-kilometer Blue Line connecting Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport is expected to be fully operational by March 2028.
- •The Hebbal to KIA stretch is targeted for opening by September 2027, while the Central Silk Board to KR Pura section aims for mid-2027.
- •The direct Metro connection will offer commuters an affordable alternative to expensive taxi rides and private vehicles.
- •The project features a specialised three-pier portal structure between Hebbal and Kempapura to support four tracks and future integration with the Orange Line.
- •The Blue Line will introduce driverless Metro trains equipped with advanced automated control and safety systems to Bengaluru.
Key Questions Answered
The 58-kilometer Blue Line connecting Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport is expected to become fully operational by March 2028. The corridor is launching in phases, with the Hebbal-KIA stretch targeted for opening by September 2027.
The project has faced delays due to heavy traffic movement, utility shifting, land-related issues, station construction challenges, and building infrastructure for four tracks between Hebbal and Kempapura. The KR Puram-Hebbal section is noted as the most challenging segment.
The Blue Line will introduce driverless Metro trains equipped with advanced automated control and safety systems, which will undergo extensive testing before passenger services begin.
