Rail expansion: K-Ride proposes, South Western Railways disposesThe South Western Railways (SWR) has rejected a proposal to extend the Bengaluru Sub Urban Rail Project (BSRP) to satellite towns. The proposal, known as BSRP Phase-2, was submitted by K-Ride, a government agency responsible for developing Bengaluru's suburban rail network. K-Ride requested SWR's approval for a pre-feasibility study for the...
more... proposed extension, which would include connecting Heelalige to Chandapura and Kengeri to Challaghatta/Kempegowda Layout. SWR rejected the proposal, citing sufficient planning already undertaken by Indian Railways. K-Ride has urged SWR to reconsider its decision, emphasizing the importance of connecting satellite towns to the city's suburban rail network. Activists and commuters have also expressed concern about the delay, highlighting the benefits of suburban rail for reducing traffic congestion and pollution.
SWR ne Bengaluru Sub Urban Rail Project (BSRP) ko satellite towns tak extend karne ke proposal ko reject kar diya hai. Ye proposal, BSRP Phase-2 ke naam se jaana jaata hai, K-Ride ne diya tha, jo Bengaluru ke suburban rail network ko develop karne wali government agency hai. K-Ride ne SWR...
more... se is proposed extension ke liye pre-feasibility study ke liye approval maangi thi, jisme Heelalige ko Chandapura aur Kengeri ko Challaghatta/Kempegowda Layout se connect karna shamil tha. SWR ne is proposal ko reject kar diya, aur kaha ki Indian Railways ne pehle se hi kaafi planning kar rakhi hai. K-Ride ne SWR se apna decision reconsider karne ke liye kaha hai, aur satellite towns ko city ke suburban rail network se connect karne ki importance ko bataya hai. Activists aur commuters ne bhi is delay ke baare mein concern express kiya hai, aur suburban rail ke traffic congestion aur pollution ko kam karne ke benefits ko highlight kiya hai.