Majestic to KIA: The ₹4,100 Crore Fast-Track to the Skies

The Railways have approved a ₹4,100 crore suburban rail project connecting Majestic (KSR Bengaluru City) with Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).

The final design has been cleared by Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE), while the detailed project report (DPR) was prepared by RITES. The 8.5-km corridor is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion along the busy airport stretch. The route will originate at KSR Bengaluru City, pass through Yeshwanthpur and Yelahanka, and continue via BK Halli and Aerospace Park to the airport.

Of the total alignment, 5.5 km will run at ground level, while around 3.5 km within the airport complex will be underground.

The project is part of the larger 148-km Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, estimated at ₹15,767 crore, comprising four corridors and scheduled for completion by 2026. Funding will be shared between the state and central governments, along with loans from international financial institutions.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.