-PM to inaugurate the Yellow line of Bangalore Metro worth around Rs 7160 crore

-PM to lay the foundation stone of Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project worth over Rs 15,610 crore

-PM to flag off 3 Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru

Delhi, 10 August (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit Karnataka today on Sunday to flag off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station, Bengaluru, at around 11 AM. He will then inaugurate the Yellow line of Bangalore metro and ride from RV Road to Electronic City metro station.

At approximately 1 PM, he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for urban connectivity projects in Bengaluru, including the Yellow line from RV Road to Bommasandra, spanning 19 km with 16 stations, costing Rs 7,160 crore. This expansion will bring the total operational metro network in Bengaluru to over 96 km.

The PM will also lay the foundation stone for the Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project, which is valued at over Rs 15,610 crore, extending more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations, improving transportation for various sectors in the city. The Vande Bharat trains will enhance regional connectivity and reduce travel time.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar