The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle) will inspect the new section between Nagasandra (excluding) and Madavara (including) of the Bangalore Metro’s North-South Corridor on October 3rd and 4th, 2024. The Reach 3 extension is part of Phase 2 (Green Line) of the Bangalore Metro Rail project, introducing 750V DC traction.
Inspection Details:
The CMRS is set to conduct a statutory inspection on October 3rd and 4th, 2024, of the newly constructed section between Nagasandra Station (excluding) and Madavara Station (including). This section is part of the elevated Reach 3 extension of Phase 2 of the North-South corridor of the Bangalore Metro Rail project.
Section Specifications:
This segment of the North-South corridor spans from Ch: GN 6.620 at Nagasandra to ChGN 9.573 at Madavara, representing an important link in Bangalore’s growing metro network. The inspection focuses on the opening of a new standard gauge double line, which includes the introduction of 750V DC electric traction.
Corridor Overview:
The North-South Corridor, covering 30.32 km, extends from Nagasandra in the north to Silk Institute in the south. It is a part of Bangalore’s ambitious metro expansion and is notable for being India’s first metro rail project commissioned with 750V DC third rail traction on standard gauge tracks.
Conclusion:
The statutory inspection of the Reach 3 extension is a significant step toward operational readiness, bringing Bangalore closer to enhanced metro connectivity. Once approved, this section will boost passenger convenience and strengthen the city’s metro infrastructure with its innovative traction system and expanded network reach.
Source: BMRCL | Image Credit: (representational): BMRCL
