Newskarnataka – Bangalore

Bangalore: The Research Design and Standard Organization (RDSO) has certified the  Reach 3 of Phase I of  the Namma Metro project of  the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Friday January 31.

After receiving the certifications to run the trains at a speed of 80 kmph from the Lucknow-based RDSO, the BMRCL will now file an application with the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) for a final clearance, and begin the commercial operations between Swastik and Peenya stations.

The 11.5-km stretch between Swastik and Peenya, which is almost double the present line between MG Road – Baiyapannahalli, had failed to meet deadlines twice and the BMRCL announced that the line will be open for the public by February-end.

The stretch, Reach 3, 3A between Peenya and Swastik, is expected to be one of the busiest routes with the BMRCL expecting an average of 45,000- 50,000 passengers a day.