The launch of Vande Bharat Express service on the Ernakulam-Bengaluru route has been delayed due to various reasons, including a shortage of platforms at railway stations in Bengaluru, according to railway officials. Commuters are demanding the operation of at least one Vande Bharat rake on the route. A potential solution could...
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be running the train between Kottayam and Baiyyapanahalli, considering the lack of platforms at Ernakulam Junction and KSR Bengaluru. While a full-fledged service launch might coincide with the Onam holiday season, the timings and stops are yet to be finalized pending the allocation of a new rake. Passengers' groups are advocating for a 16-coach Vande Bharat rake and a sleeper variant to cater to the growing demand. However, railway sources cite concerns over maintenance facilities and the impact on short-distance trains if a new daily Vande Bharat service is introduced.

Siemens Ltd and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited have jointly secured a contract worth approximately Rs 766 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The contract entails the electrification of the Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 project. Siemens, as a part of the consortium, will be responsible for designing, engineering, installing, and...
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commissioning rail electrification technologies. The project scope includes the electrification of 30 stations spanning 58 kilometers, connecting Bengaluru Airport Terminal to the Central Silk Board via KR Puram and two depots. This marks Siemens' presence in 11 out of 20 cities with metro systems in India.

K-Ride has started construction on 12 stations along Bengaluru's 'Mallige' route, linking Baiyappanahalli to Chikkabanavara. This 25 km route includes ground-level and elevated sections, with tenders open for two stations at a cost of ₹933 crore. Phase C2-A covers eight stations (₹455 crore) and C2B covers four stations (₹477 crore). All...
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stations are designed for nine-coach trains and will be eco-friendly with solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.

The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is a major infrastructure project in Bengaluru, Karnataka, aimed at connecting the city to its satellite townships and suburbs through a rapid-transit rail network. The project includes four corridors: Sampige, Mallige, Parijatha, and Kanaka, with a total of 57 stations and a combined length of...
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148.17 km. The project is divided into different phases, with work currently ongoing on the Mallige Line, which will link Chikkabanavara to Byappanahalli. The Mallige Line is estimated to cost Rs 859.97 crore and is divided into two packages. Tenders have been issued for the construction of eight stations along Corridor 2 and four stations along the Mallige Line. The BSRP project, inaugurated in June 2022, is expected to be completed by December 2027 and is estimated to cost Rs 15,767 crore.