The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on February 23 issued bids for consultancy services to prepare a feasibility study report for the expansion of Metro rail corridors into the outskirts of the city.
The expansion is divided into two packages. The first package, spanning 50 km, will include three corridors: Challaghatta - Bidadi, Silk Institute - Harohalli, and Bommasandra - Attibele. The second package will cover a 60 km corridor, encompassing Kalene Agrahara (Gottigere), Jigani, Anekal, Attibele, Sarjapur, Varthur, and Kadugodi Tree Park.
According to BMRCL officials, the feasibility study will evaluate crucial elements such as the choice of trains like Normal Metro, Metrolite or Metro Neo projected ridership, alignment, station placements, and construction expenses.
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