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Karnataka Today newsletter: Dengue cases on the rise in Bengaluru, and more

The Hindu

Union government ready to take over Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project: Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya blames the State government for the delay in implementing the suburban rail project and calls for full control of Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd (KRide) by the Union government.

The Hindu

Bengaluru suburban rail project will be complete by 2027: M.B. Patil

The government aims to complete the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project by December 2027, contradicting the initial deadline of December 2025.

The Hindu

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K-Ride signs ₹4,552 crore loan agreement with German bank for suburban rail project

Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-Ride) on Friday signed a €500 million (₹4,552 crore) loan and €4.5 million (₹40.96 crore) grant agreement with KfW Development bank, Germany, in New Delhi for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP).

The Hindu

287 km circular rail network to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru

To curb traffic problems in the city, the Ministry of Railways has proposed to develop a circular rail network of around 287 km on the outskirts of Bengaluru

The Hindu

Tripartite agreement between Govt. of Karnataka, Ministry of Railways and KRIDE for execution of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project

Tripartite agreement signed to facilitate closure of funding process for ambitious BSRP project. Govt. of Karnataka, Ministry of Railways, K-RIDE to cooperate for effective implementation. Agreement critical for successful completion of project, facilitates 800 million euro loan from KfW, EIB.

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As airport footfall increases, calls for Bengaluru airport–Majestic suburban rail grow louder

In June 2021, K-RIDE decided to deprioritise the project as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) had already initiated the tender process for its airport line. Consequently, K-RIDE opted to focus on developing other unconnected routes instead, according to sources in K-RIDE.

The Hindu

What will it take to accelerate the suburban rail project in Bengaluru?

The grand, four-corridor, suburban rail network for Bengaluru, a potential game-changer to solve the city’s perennial mobility issues, is at the crossroads.

The Hindu

K-RIDE proposes to extend Bengaluru suburban rail network to nearby cities and towns

K-RIDE seeks approval from Ministry of Railways to conduct pre-feasibility study for 452 km extension of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project

The Hindu

Four firms in race for Bengaluru suburban rail’s corridor-4 civil work

Four firms have participated in the tender of civil work for the Bengaluru suburban rail project’s corridor-4 (Kanaka line) that is from Heelalige to Rajankunte.

The Hindu

Air Force authorities transfer land for suburban rail project at Jalahalli

On Friday, Air Force authorities and Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd. (K-RIDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for transfer of the latter’s land at Jalahalli for the Bengaluru suburban rail project. The land is required for execution of corridor-2 (Mallige line) of the project from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara.

The Hindu

Preliminary works of Bengaluru suburban rail project begin near Hebbal Railway Station

The contractor of the Baiyappanahalli-Chikkabanavara line initiated preliminary work by barricading work sites

The Hindu

K-RIDE proposes to axe 764 trees for construction of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project between Lottegollahalli and Chikkabanavara

A total of 1,054 trees were along the alignment. However, of them 290 are ‘missing’; sources said they were cut without the permission of the tree officer. Hence, BBMP has called for public objections to cut the remaining 764

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K-RIDE issues work order for suburban rail project, work to start soon

Officials say tender will be floated for Heelalige to Rajankunte line shortly

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Gaurav Gupta appointed MD in charge of K-RIDE

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Bengaluru: PM Narendra Modi’s 40-month suburban rail deadline runs into fresh hurdle

BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise to complete the suburban rail project — pending for 40 years — in 40 months appears improbable.

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Work on suburban rail project likely from August 15

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The Times of India

Riders object to Metro-like fare for Bengaluru suburban rail service

BENGALURU: While the long-pending Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is finally on track, many citizens and activists are opposing K-RIDE’s plan to impose Metro-like fares for suburban trains.

The Hindu

Modi push for slew of mobility projects

PM sends out political message with BBMP elections round the corner

The Hindu

Bengaluru’s suburban rail dream inches closer to reality

After decades of wait, foundation stone for the project to be laid on June 20

The Times of India

Anonymous letters allege fraud, Rail Infrastructure Development Company Karnataka Limited files complaint

BENGALURU: The Rail Infrastructure Development Company Karnataka Limited (K-RIDE), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by the Karnataka government and the Union railways ministry, has filed a police complaint against anonymous letters making allegations about the project.

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