The tender for constructing the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) stations was canceled in November 2023 due to a single bidder offering a price double the estimated cost. The project was further delayed by a proposal to reduce the platform length from 205 meters to 77 meters, which would only accommodate...
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three-coach trains. This proposal was rejected twice but has been resubmitted and will be reviewed by the K-RIDE Board. The delay is causing concern, as the project deadline has been set for December 2027. The project director's insistence on reducing platform length and the lack of a full-time Managing Director with technical expertise are seen as hindering the project's progress. The tender is expected to be reissued after the Board meeting, including new aspects like MEP, facade, and other features.