Bengaluru Airport Train Approved: Traffic Trauma Solution by 2030
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News18•26-01-2026, 15:43
Bengaluru Airport Train Approved: Traffic Trauma Solution by 2030
- •Indian Railways and K-RIDE approved the final design for a dedicated suburban rail link to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
- •The project, with a sanctioned budget of Rs 4,100 crore, is slated for completion by March 2030.
- •The 8.5-km line includes a 3.5-km underground tunnel within the airport complex to avoid interference with flight operations.
- •Four stations are planned: two ground-level (BK Halli, KIADB Aerospace Park) and two underground (Airport City, Airport Terminal).
- •The rail link aims to alleviate Bengaluru's notorious traffic, offering a 60-minute commute from the city center to KIA.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru's airport rail link is approved, promising a traffic-free commute to KIA by 2030.
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