Bengaluru Metro to Hit 175 km by 2027: Shivakumar Announces Major Expansion

• Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar announced Bengaluru's Metro network will expand to 175 km by December 2027.
• Currently, 96 km is operational, with the 24 km Yellow line recently opened, reducing traffic by 30% along its route.
• Phase 3, covering 100 km, will include double-decker corridors and tenders will be called next month.
• The project aims to ease traffic congestion, with plans for commercial activity and parking near stations.
• Phase 3 costs Rs 25,311 crore, with Rs 15,600 crore from JICA; tenders for Rs 9,700 crore due in January.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru's Metro is set for a massive 175 km expansion by 2027, tackling city traffic.