Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Bengaluru Metro Red Line Cost Review Requested by the Centre
The Indian government is checking the high cost of a new metro line in Bengaluru.
The Red Line, planned to connect Sarjapur and Hebbal, is estimated to cost a lot of money, about ₹28,405 crore.
The government wants experts to review the project costs, which include things like land, stations, and tunnels, before giving it the final approval.
This line is important because it will connect busy IT areas, but officials think the cost can be brought down.
The Union Government is reviewing the high cost of the Bengaluru Metro Phase 3A (Red Line).
The Red Line, from Sarjapur to Hebbal, is estimated to cost ₹28,405 crore.
The project cost is approximately ₹776 crore per kilometer.
PC Mohan supports the review, citing the project's high cost.
An expert agency will review the cost estimate before final approval.
- Who
- The Union Government, PC Mohan, and BMRCL are involved.
- What
- The Union Government has asked for a cost revision for Bengaluru's Metro Phase 3A (Red Line).
- When
- The cost revision was requested recently.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Due to the high cost of the project.
- Project Cost
- ₹28,405 crore
- Cost per Kilometer
- ₹776 crore/km
- Line Route
- Sarjapur to Hebbal
- Line Length
- 36.59 km
- Number of Stations
- 28