Bengaluru: Metro connectivity from Nagavara to the Kempegowda International Airport has been almost finalised and is only awaiting the Chief Minister's approval, according to Bengaluru Development Minister, K. J. George Speaking exclusively to Deccan Chronicle, he said the Metro Rail would have two or three stops enroute on this line depending upon the ridership and the convenience of air passengers. The trains would be equipped to carry luggage on the lines of the Delhi Metro Rail, he explained.
While pointing out that there would be no land constraints in execution of the project from Nagavara to the airport, the minister revealed that yet another option for Metro connectivity to the KIAL via Hennur, Bagalur and Begur was also being explored.
The BMRCL had in all identified nine Metro corridors for KIA connectivity and chose the most feasible one running for a distance of 29. 1 kms on the Nagavara-Hebbal-Yelahanka-Trumpet interchange -Airport route. With underground Metro connectivity planned from Bannerghatta Road to Nagavara with an interchange at the MG Road Metro station, the new line to the airport is expected to come in very handy.
