Only after the state and central governments intervened,did BMRC get two of the six pending clearances from the railways,said BMRC chief N Sivasailam on Saturday.
He was speaking at a gathering of industrialists at Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FKCCI) when he gave some insights about Metro project.
The chief minister had already written to me and the matter has been taken up with the railway minister on the six issues,which are awaiting clearances.Of the six,the 66-metre-long construction across the Srirampuram station near Okalipuram has been okayed by the railway.We are hoping to get clearance for the skywalk across Byappanahalli station in another five days, said Sivasailam.
He thanked commuters for showcasing great spirit and welcoming the Metro.People have waited in a kmlong queue and didnt show any signs of indiscipline.Commuters even wrote to us and we try to address some of the suggestions immediately, he said.
He explained that the physical progression of the entire project stands at 47.63% at present.The next stretch will be the northern line from Peenya to Malleswaram.
Construction of Peenya depot is at good pace and we have already finished the testing track.This track is longer than the one at Byappanahalli.Trains for testing are expected to arrive by December-end, he added.
He said BMRC has called upon autorickshaw unions in the city for last mile connectivity but added that the union will have to take a call on the matter.Metro smart cards can also be used for travelling by autos, he confirmed.
CENTRAL COLLEGE IS 1ST UNDERGROUND STN
NSivasailam,managing director,BMRC,said the Central College will be the first underground station in Bangalore.
The first tunnel boring machine for this section will reach us by February and we should be able to start tunneling by March, he added.
HSRL AWAITS APPROVAL ON CONSORTIUM
The BMRC chief stated that the mandate for high speed rail link (HSRL) to BIA has been given by the Centre.Selection of the consortium,which will undertake the work,has been done by BMRC.It has to be approved by central departments,including urban development ministry and railways.
In the next meeting with the Centre,we hope to get approvals on the selection of consortium.The speed would be around 160kmph and will link MG Road to Devanahalli through Hebbal and Yelahanka, said Sivasailam.
WORK IN PROGRESS
He was speaking at a gathering of industrialists at Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FKCCI) when he gave some insights about Metro project.
The chief minister had already written to me and the matter has been taken up with the railway minister on the six issues,which are awaiting clearances.Of the six,the 66-metre-long construction across the Srirampuram station near Okalipuram has been okayed by the railway.We are hoping to get clearance for the skywalk across Byappanahalli station in another five days, said Sivasailam.
He thanked commuters for showcasing great spirit and welcoming the Metro.People have waited in a kmlong queue and didnt show any signs of indiscipline.Commuters even wrote to us and we try to address some of the suggestions immediately, he said.
He explained that the physical progression of the entire project stands at 47.63% at present.The next stretch will be the northern line from Peenya to Malleswaram.
Construction of Peenya depot is at good pace and we have already finished the testing track.This track is longer than the one at Byappanahalli.Trains for testing are expected to arrive by December-end, he added.
He said BMRC has called upon autorickshaw unions in the city for last mile connectivity but added that the union will have to take a call on the matter.Metro smart cards can also be used for travelling by autos, he confirmed.
CENTRAL COLLEGE IS 1ST UNDERGROUND STN
NSivasailam,managing director,BMRC,said the Central College will be the first underground station in Bangalore.
The first tunnel boring machine for this section will reach us by February and we should be able to start tunneling by March, he added.
HSRL AWAITS APPROVAL ON CONSORTIUM
The BMRC chief stated that the mandate for high speed rail link (HSRL) to BIA has been given by the Centre.Selection of the consortium,which will undertake the work,has been done by BMRC.It has to be approved by central departments,including urban development ministry and railways.
In the next meeting with the Centre,we hope to get approvals on the selection of consortium.The speed would be around 160kmph and will link MG Road to Devanahalli through Hebbal and Yelahanka, said Sivasailam.
WORK IN PROGRESS
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