Bengaluru seeks Centre approval for RRTS links to neighboring cities and expanded metro projects
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has requested central government approval for a Regional Rapid Transit System connecting Bengaluru to five neighboring cities (Mysuru, Kanakapura, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, and Kolar) to enhance regional connectivity. The request was submitted to Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during a meeting in New Delhi, alongside proposals for Bengaluru Metro Phase IIIA and revised costs for Metro Phase II. The approvals are critical for strengthening transportation infrastructure in the region and managing the city's growing connectivity needs.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged the Union government to approve a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) that would connect Bengaluru with Mysuru, Kanakapura, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, and Kolar. The proposal was submitted to Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar during a meeting in New Delhi on June 10, 2026. Alongside the RRTS proposal, Karnataka has sought approval for the Bengaluru Metro Phase IIIA project, a 37.804-km corridor from Sarjapur to Hebbal with a revised cost of ₹25,999 crore, submitted to the Centre on April 29, 2026. The state has also requested approval for the revised cost of Metro Phase II, which has increased from the originally sanctioned ₹26,405.14 crore (2014) to ₹40,425.02 crore. Additionally, Karnataka has sought permission for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to commence work on a 44.65-km double-decker elevated corridor under Metro Phase III, estimated at ₹9,700 crore and to be fully funded by the state government.
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