MALLIGE LINE
European tech is coming to Bengaluru's suburban tracks: Rs 1,017 crore ETCS upgrade planned across two corridors
Bengaluru's suburban rail project will adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level-2 for corridors 2 and 4, with the signalling infrastructure estimated to cost Rs 1,017 crore, excluding GST and customs duty. K-Ride has floated a tender for the system, replacing the earlier CBTC proposal. The Mallige and Kanaka lines are expected to have different installation timelines, while ICF will manufacture 51 three-coach trains for the project.
What’s next for Bengaluru’s mobility? New airport expansions, tunnel roads, and more in 2025
Bengaluru witnessed a pivotal year in 2024, implementing several transformative mobility projects to tackle its infamous traffic woes and enhance connectivity. From metro expansions to AI-driven traffic management and rail connectivity improvements, these initiatives laid the groundwork for a more efficient transport system. In 2025, Bengaluru aims to revolutionise its infrastructure with ambitious projects, including the Yellow Line, a tunnel road network, and a second airport.
Country's first 31-metre U-girder successfully cast for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project
It is an important milestone in construction of Bengaluru suburban Rail Project, the BSRP said in a statement. The "Mallige' line or Corridor-2 includes construction of around 8 km viaduct or elevated section, from Hebbal to Yeshvantpura, using such U-girders.
L&T asked to speed up work on Mallige line of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project
Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary and Managing Director of Rail Infrastructure Development Company, has urged Larsen and Toubro to accelerate the construction work on the Mallige Line of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. The Prime Minister has set a 40-month deadline for the project, and with over a year passed, K-RIDE wants to ensure the project is completed on time.
Karanataka Elections 2018: Garbage mopup, green spaces top people’s agenda
According to residents, the widening gap between people and their political representatives should be addressed immediately.
