Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on May 17, 2026, that the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is moving forward quickly. The project aims to change how people travel within the city by connecting major hubs. Work is currently happening across all four planned corridors to reduce road traffic and improve commute times.
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What is the status of the four corridors
The project is divided into four main lines with different stages of completion. Land acquisition for Corridor 2 (Mallige Line) and Corridor 4 (Kanaka Line) is finished, and station work has started. Corridor 1 (Sampige Line) has received joint approval and completed its geotechnical survey. Corridor 3 (Parijaata Line) alignment is approved, and survey work will start soon.
Key details about coaches and timelines
Bi-RIDE has ordered 153 air-conditioned metro-style coaches from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai for Corridors 2 and 4. This order is worth ₹1,513.75 crore, and deliveries will start within 18 months. While some parts were planned for 2026, revised timelines suggest operational lines may open by March 2027 or late 2028.
Project impact and connectivity
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Daily Passengers | Nearly 19 lakh people |
| Traffic Impact | Removal of 40,000 buses from roads |
| Key Hubs | Airport, Electronic City, Marathahalli, and Hebbal |
| Major Interchange | Hebbal |
| Funding Agencies | European Investment Bank and KfW Development Bank |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which corridors will get the new AC coaches first?
The 153 air-conditioned metro-type coaches ordered from ICF Chennai are specifically for Corridor-2 and Corridor-4.
When will the Bengaluru Suburban Rail start operating?
Due to land acquisition delays, revised timelines suggest some operational lines will be ready by March 2027 or between December 2027 and 2028.