The underground section of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line, spanning from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, faces potential delays in meeting its August 2024 deadline due to rocky terrain. Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Tunga and Bhadra are encountering rock formations, slowing their progress to 3 kilometers per day instead of the usual 5 kilometers. The Pink Line, covering 21.26 km, features a 13.76 km underground stretch and 7.5 km elevated segment. Despite challenges, progress continues on constructing 18 stations, with completion expected in 2025.
Rocky Terrain Hampers Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line Tunneling Progress
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