Insta
Finally Hope For Bengaluru Residents: Finance Minister Announces Rs 18,600 Crore Suburban Rail Plan
Representative Image of MEMU (@MysuruRailUsers/Twitter)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Finance Budget on Saturday (1 February) announced a Rs 18,600 crore plan to build an extensive 140 km Bengaluru suburban railway network.
The centre will contribute 20 per cent of the funds towards this project and 60 per cent will be raised via external agencies. When complete, the fares on this network will be at par with metro.
Suburban railway is a much delayed and awaited urban transportation plan for Bengaluru which is struggling to cater to the ever increasing demand via its existing public transport infra.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.
Latest
