Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project to Serve 19 Lakh Daily Passengers, Transform Urban Mobility

The Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is steadily emerging as a game changer for the city’s transport ecosystem. With an estimated investment of Rs 23342 crore, the 148 kilometre network is designed to serve nearly 19 lakh passengers every day once fully operational. The large scale infrastructure initiative aims to address long standing congestion challenges and create a seamless multi modal transport system for India’s technology capital.

The project comprises four corridors named Sampige, Mallige, Parijata and Kanaka, collectively branded as Samparka, symbolising connectivity. Spread across 57 stations, the suburban rail network will integrate with 17 Metro stations, 22 railway stations and key bus depots. This level of integration is expected to significantly reduce dependence on road based transport and ease pressure on the city’s overstretched road infrastructure.

Officials estimate that nearly 40000 buses could be removed from city roads once the system reaches projected ridership levels. Around 24 level crossings will also be eliminated, improving safety and enabling smoother traffic movement. The project is being executed by Rail Infrastructure Development Company Karnataka Limited with a focus on long term sustainability and commuter convenience.

Sustainability features form a critical component of the design. Stations will incorporate solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems and energy efficient construction practices. The network is projected to help reduce nearly 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually while harvesting about 22 million litres of water every year.

A major highlight is the proposed multi level interchange at Yeshwantpur, which will integrate suburban rail, Metro and Indian Railways services. With urban expansion accelerating, the suburban rail project is expected to reshape Bengaluru’s mobility landscape and support balanced economic growth across the metropolitan region.