Bengaluru metro opens new stretch
The stretch has three new station at Jalahalli, Dasarahalli, and Nagasandra.
The first phase of the Metro will have a total of 42.3 km when complete. At present only 20 kilometers with 19 stations have been commissioned.
"Approximately 94 per cent of the civil work has been completed. The first stage will be completed by December this year, or March next year. This section of the Metro will be connected to the regular railway station at Yeshwantpur. This will help passengers travelling from outside of the city," Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said at the inaugural function.
Union Law and Justice Minister, Sadananda Gowda said, "Public investment towards the metro is highest in Karnataka. Approximately 26,000 crores has been invested in this industry."
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