Bengaluru Suburban Rail Cost Soars 48% to Rs 23,342 Cr Amid Delays, Procurement Shift

• Bengaluru suburban rail project cost surged 48% from Rs 15,767 crore to Rs 23,342 crore.
• Escalation attributed to project delays and a shift from PPP leasing to direct procurement of rolling stock.
• Completion deadline extended significantly from October 2026 to March 2030.
• K-RIDE plans to procure 306 coaches worth Rs 4,300 crore from Integral Coach Factory (ICF), seeking KTPP Act exemption.
• Civil works also face delays, with Larsen & Toubro exiting contracts and revised timelines set for different lines.