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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has proposed extending the Namma Metro's Green Line from Madavara to Tumakuru, marking Karnataka's first inter-city metro project. Spanning 59 km with 25 elevated stations, the corridor aims to cut the two-hour road commute, offering a faster, more efficient transport option. The estimated project cost is between INR 18,670 crore and INR 20,650 crore, with funding options including a public-private partnership or a state-central joint model. The metro could serve 2.8 lakh daily commuters by 2032 and spur real estate growth along its route. Despite mixed reactions, the government supports continued feasibility work amid rising demand from Tumakuru's growing industrial base.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has forwarded a draft feasibility report to the Karnataka government outlining plans to extend the Namma Metro's Green Line from Madavara to Tumakuru, marking the state's first proposed inter-city metro connection. This extension would cover roughly 59 kilometres and feature 25 elevated stations along the route. Advertisement
Currently, travelling between Bengaluru and Tumakuru by road takes close to two hours. The proposed metro corridor aims to significantly reduce travel time while providing a reliable and efficient transport option for commuters and industrial workers alike. The alignment is designed to begin near the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre at Madavara and traverse through several key urban pockets of Nelamangala taluk before reaching Dabaspet. From there, the line will enter Tumakuru district, serving both peripheral zones and the city's core areas, finally terminating at Naganna Palya in Tumakuru.
The feasibility study estimates the total project cost to be between INR 18,670 crore and INR 20,650 crore. Two potential funding mechanisms are under consideration: a public-private partnership model, and a special purpose vehicle model involving joint funding from the state and central governments. These funding structures are intended to ensure financial viability while facilitating timely implementation.
Technical assessments within the study affirm the project's feasibility, projecting that the metro corridor could accommodate approximately 280,000 daily commuters by the year 2032. Additionally, the report highlights opportunities for real estate and commercial development along the metro line, which could boost economic activity in the region. To support operations, two depots are proposed-one in Nelamangala and the other in Tumakuru.
However, not all stakeholders have welcomed the proposal. However, the Karnataka government has encouraged BMRCL to proceed with the project's feasibility assessments, reflecting growing interest from industrial groups, elected representatives, and government agencies.
Tumakuru has been emerging as a significant industrial hub, increasing the demand for improved connectivity with Bengaluru. The metro extension could potentially alleviate traffic congestion, improve commuter convenience, and facilitate the region's economic development.
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