Once the Baiyappanahalli–Whitefield line opens for commercial operations, Namma Metro services will receive an additional ridership of 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh, it is estimated.
Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL), told The Hindu that patronage for the services will significantly rise once the Whitefield line becomes operational as the line will benefit thousands of employees working in the IT corridor.
“To expedite the pending works, we have shifted our human resources on this line. Works on depot at Kadugodi is going at full swing and all the critical components required for operations of train services will be completed as early as possible. We are targeting for the opening of the line by year-end,” the official said.
