The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project's Corridor 4 is facing delays due to land acquisition issues. The tender for the 9 km elevated and 38 km ground-level corridor connecting Heelalige to Rajanukunte was awarded 3 months ago, but the required 193 acres of land haven't been transferred yet. This delay affects the...
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completion timeline of 30 months. The project includes 19 stations along the route, with L&T being the contractor. The railway line between Yelahanka and Bangarapet is also undergoing a feasibility study for its conversion to a double track. The first phase of the study, covering 23 km between Yelahanka and Devanahalli, is underway. The study aims to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and the international airport. Currently, there's only one train running each way between Bengaluru and Kolar, leading to an increased reliance on buses and private vehicles due to limited train frequency.