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Red Line (Namma Metro)

Red Line
Overview
StatusApproved from Karnataka Cabinet and waiting from Union Cabinet
OwnerBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
LocaleBangalore, Karnataka, India
Termini
Connecting linesOperational (1) Purple Line
Upcoming (3):
Blue Line Orange Line Pink Line
Stations28
Websitebmrc.co.in
Service
TypeMetro
SystemNamma Metro
Depot(s)Sarjapur Depot (TBC)
History
Planned opening2030; 5 years' time (2030) (TBC)
Technical
Line length37 km (23 mi)
Number of tracks2
Character(TBC)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Red Line map (TBC)

Legend
Blue Line towards KIAL Terminals
 Hebbala
Blue Line
Orange Line
Indian Railways Towards
Left arrow Yesvantpur Jn or SMVT Bengaluru UpperRight arrow
 Ganga Nagar
Veterinary College
Mekhri Circle
Guttahalli Palace
Bengaluru Golf Course
Basaveshwara Circle
KR Circle
Town Hall
Shanthinagar
NIMHANS
Dairy Circle
Pink Line
Under construction
 Koramangala II Block
Koramangala III Block
Jakkasandra
Blue Line towards
Central Silk Board
 Agara
Blue Line
Under construction
 Ibbaluru
Blue Line
Under construction
Blue Line towards
Krishnarajapura or KIAL Terminals
 Bellandur Gate
Kaikondrahalli
Doddakannelli
Indian Railways Towards
Left arrow Hosur or Baiyyappanahalli Right arrow
 Carmelaram
Ambedkar Nagar
Kodathi Gate
Muthanalluru Cross
Dommasandra
Sompura
Kada Agrahara Road
Mainline rail interchange Sarjapura Depot (TBC)
 Sarjapura

The Red Line or Hebbal-Sarjapura Line is a proposed metro rail line that will become part of Namma Metro's network in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Phase-3A of Namma Metro has been planned to become operational around the year 2030.[1][2][3]

As per latest news updates, the Karnataka Cabinet had approved the Phase 3A of this metro line, linking Sarjapur in southeastern Bengaluru with Hebbal in the north on December 6, 2024. The approval from the Union Cabinet is awaited, as the Centre holds a 50% equity stake in Namma Metro.[4][5]

Funding

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Estimated at Rs 16,543 crore, including land acquisition charges, the 37-km line is outlined in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan 2020. This proposed metro line is expected to ease travel for public commuting to and from tech zones.[6] The alignment involves an elevated corridor near the IT corridor in Sarjapur, transitioning underground at Koramangala, traversing the central business district through tunnels, and emerging on Ballari Road with elevated stations at Ganganagar and Hebbal.

Stations

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The Red Line (Hebbal-Sarjapura Line) is planned to have 28 stations.[6][7][8]

Red Line
# Station name Connections Station layout
(TBC)[9]
English Kannada
1 Hebbala ಹೆಬ್ಬಾಳ Blue Line Orange Line
(U/C)

Mainline rail interchangeHebbal suburban railway station(U/C) Mallige 
Bus interchangeHebbal TTMC

Elevated
2 Veterinary College ವೆಟರ್ನರಿ ಕಾಲೇಜು Elevated
3 Gangenahalli ಗಂಗೇನಹಳ್ಳಿ Underground
4 Mekhri Circle ಮೇಖ್ರಿ ವೃತ್ತ Underground
5 Guttahalli Palace ಗುಟ್ಟಹಳ್ಳಿ ಪ್ಯಾಲೇಸ್ Underground
6 Bengaluru Golf Course ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಗಾಲ್ಫ್ ಕೋರ್ಸ್ Underground
7 Basaveshwara Circle ಬಸವೇಶ್ವರ ವೃತ್ತ Underground
8 Krishna Rajendra circle ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ವೃತ್ತ Purple Line Underground
9 Town Hall ಟೌನ್ ಹಾಲ್ Underground
10 Shanthinagara ಶಾಂತಿನಗರ Underground
11 NIMHANS ನಿಮ್ಹಾನ್ಸ್ Underground
12 Dairy Circle ಹೈನುಗಾರಿಕೆ ವೃತ್ತ Pink Line (under construction) Underground
13 Koramangala II Block ಕೋರಮಂಗಲ II ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ Underground
14 Koramangala III Block ಕೋರಮಂಗಲ III ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ Elevated
15 Jakkasandra ಜಕ್ಕಸಂದ್ರ Elevated
16 Agara ಅಗರ Blue Line (under construction) Elevated
17 Ibbaluru ಇಬ್ಬಲೂರು Blue Line (under construction) Elevated
18 Bellanduru Gate ಬೆಳ್ಳಂದೂರು ಗೇಟ್ Elevated
19 Kaikondrahalli ಕೈಕೊಂಡ್ರಹಳ್ಳಿ Elevated
20 Doddakannelli ದೊಡ್ಡಕನ್ನೆಲ್ಲಿ Elevated
21 Karmelaram ಕಾರ್ಮೆಲರಂ Mainline rail interchange Karmelaram suburban railway station(U/C) Kanaka 
 Elevated
22 Ambedkar Nagara ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ನಗರ Elevated
23 Kodathi Gate ಕೊಡತಿ ಗೇಟ್ Elevated
24 Muthanalluru Cross ಮುತನ್ನಲ್ಲೂರು ಕ್ರಾಸ್ Elevated
25 Dommasandra ದೊಮ್ಮಸಂದ್ರ Elevated
26 Sompura ಸೋಂಪುರ Elevated
27 Kada Agrahara Road ಕಡ ಅಗ್ರಹಾರ ರಸ್ತೆ Elevated
28 Sarjapura ಸರ್ಜಾಪುರ Elevated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ H.S, Shreyas (7 July 2023). "Karnataka Budget proposes new 37 km of Namma Metro line from Hebbal to Sarjapur in Bengaluru". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Bengaluru Metro: Sarjapur To Hebbal 37-km Line is Ready, Set to Reduce City's Traffic". News18. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Namma Metro: Phase 3-A Gets Green Light, Full Details Inside". News18. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  4. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (6 December 2024). "Bengaluru's Metro Phase 3A gets Cabinet nod". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 December 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Cabinet approval for Metro's Rs28k-cr Sarjapur-Hebbal line". The Times of India. 6 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  6. ^ a b "DPR ready for Sarjapur-Hebbal line". The Times of India. 14 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Bangalore Metro readies DPR of ₹16,543 crore Sarjapur-Hebbal Metro Corridor | Metro Rail Today". Metro Rail Today: Gateway to Rail & Metro Industry. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  8. ^ "UDD approves Namma Metro's Phase 3A project, from Hebbal to Sarjapura". moneycontrol through X (formerly Twitter). 11 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  9. ^ Vivan, Sridhar (15 October 2024). "Green signal for Namma Metro phase 3A project". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 15 October 2024.