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Written By Naveen - 3 August, 2009
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This report from TOI states that BMRC may build a Metro route to BIAL instead of HSRL due to ongoing recession & lack of interset by private parties - the old debate has resurfaced, yet again.
The solution may be for BMRC to build elevated double sets of tracks along Bellary road /highway to operate less frequent express /skip-stop services to BIA (say, once each half-hour), simultaneously with more frequent regular metro along the route up to Devanahalli - something like "killing two birds with one stone" !
The financial approach can be the same as for other Metro routes being built in the city - ie. utilise public funds & loans instead of involving private sector funding. Viability gap funding (VGF) has already been approved by the central govt for this - thus, some financial relief has already been obtained.
COMMENTS
srinidhi - 27 April, 2010 - 06:28
from the one proposed by Scomi..the one reported is more on the lines of the CTTP..but may be thats just the work of over zealous reporters!
Did some one say DPR II says the metro wud start from around Kattriguppe? Wow..that place is gonna become a unique hub..metro..mono..what else?!
This more sounds like CM's many biscuits that he throws out..there are many instances of it during his term!
It was with the Tata's where he said they would be made to have his plant in Kar..it went to Guj
Houses for the flood hit people was another fiasco..he collected money and they are still homeless and rains are gonna start soon
Plans to improve power situation is another instance..
The recent was the fiasco on IPL venue being shifted..he was assuring that he will work with BCCI
Nothing happens..its all bag of hot air..even if it happens..its only for kickbacks!
BETL is crying for patrons..so will HSRL!
Ravi_D - 27 April, 2010 - 04:06
From today's DH, typical announcements:
Work to begin by Feb '11.
Ready by Dec '13.
Apart from HSRL mono is back in the news too.
idontspam - 4 June, 2010 - 08:53
Why are we still not looking at a metro like structure..
Because Metro is only for the city and cannot be laid for suburban regions, law prevents it. Being a radial city, greenfield lines in all directions will involve acquisitions and be expensive. Commuter Rail is the answer. The Yeshwantpur->Chickballapur train will cover ITIR. See routes being proposed by Praja here
srinidhi - 4 June, 2010 - 07:11
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday ruled out High Speed Rail Link (HSRL) construction near Hebbal lake.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/73290/hc-rules-hsrl-near-hebbal.html
Btw if we are talking of super development of the Devanahalli region with the info coming from the GIM..
IT parks (ITIR 1000 acres)
Jewelry park
Finance Hub
Aerospace Hub etc
Why are we still not looking at a metro like structure..why still the exclusive airport train!?
What will these organizations/areas get for public transport?
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