Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda pulls up BMRCL over prolonged delays in Blue Line Metro work

Key Points

1. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda criticizes the slow progress of Namma Metro's Blue Line (airport section).
2. The Blue Line project's completion date has been revised from 2025 to 2026 and now to 2027.
3. The Blue Line is officially known as the ORR–Airport Metro Line.
4. Phase 2A runs from Central Silk Board to Krishnarajapura (K.R. Pura).
5. Phase 2B extends from K.R. Pura to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
6. The Blue Line will form a 58.19-km corridor connecting Silk Board Junction with the airport via K.R. Pura.
7. Phase 2A covers 19.75 km, while Phase 2B covers 38.44 km.