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Bangalore Metro Red Line (Sarjapur–Hebbal): Route, Stations & Latest Updates

State Approved / Awaiting Union Cabinet Approval📏 ~37.8 km (23.52 km Elevated, 14.3 km Underground)🚉 26 Stations (Revised DPR) Stations🗓 Target Completion: April 2033🏢 Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)

The Bangalore Metro Phase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal) is a proposed ~37.8 km rapid transit corridor with 26 stations (approx. 23.52 km elevated and 14.3 km underground). Approved by the Karnataka State Cabinet at a revised estimated cost of ~₹25,999 Crores, the Red Line connects Sarjapur Road in the southeast through Koramangala, Dairy Circle, Corporation Circle, and Mekhri Circle to Hebbal in the north. Note: The revised DPR was submitted to the Centre in April 2026 and is currently awaiting Union Cabinet clearance.

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Phase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal) Economics

Phase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal) Economics

Total Investment~₹25,999 Crores (Revised DPR Estimate)
Primary BackersProposed 50:50 Joint Funding by Govt of India & Govt of Karnataka + International Loans
Operator / ModelBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
Target Opening

Expected Completion Date

StatusState Approved / Awaiting Union Cabinet Approval
Target Opening DateTarget Completion: April 2033
Station list

Phase 3A Red Line Metro Stations List

#StationTypeInterchange / ConnectionOpened
01
Sarjapur
TerminalSarjapur Corridor HubProposed
02
Adaigondanahalli
RegularCarmelaram RoadProposed
03
Dommasandra
RegularDommasandra CircleProposed
04
Somapura
RegularSomapura GateProposed
05
Carmelaram
RegularCarmelaram Railway Station LinkProposed
06
Ambalipura
RegularSarjapur Road HubProposed
07
Ibbalur
InterchangeBlue Line Outer Ring Road interchangeProposed
08
Agara
InterchangeBlue Line interchangeProposed
09
Jakkasandra
RegularKoramangala 1st BlockProposed
10
Koramangala 3rd Block
RegularKoramangala 80ft RoadProposed
11
Koramangala 2nd Block
RegularKoramangala Commercial ZoneProposed
12
St. John's Hospital
RegularSt. John's Medical AcademyProposed
13
Dairy Circle
Underground InterchangePink Line interchangeProposed
14
Nimhans
UndergroundNIMHANS Medical CenterProposed
15
Wilson Garden
UndergroundWilson Garden 10th CrossProposed
16
Town Hall
UndergroundCorporation Circle / Town HallProposed
17
K R Circle
UndergroundUVCE / Vidhana Soudha AccessProposed
18
Basaveshwara Circle
UndergroundChalukya Circle FlyoverProposed
19
Golf Course
UndergroundPalace Road CorridorProposed
20
Guttahalli
UndergroundSankey Road LinkProposed
21
Mekhri Circle
UndergroundMekhri Circle UnderpassProposed
22
Palace Guttahalli
UndergroundPalace Ground CorridorProposed
23
Ganganagar
RegularBellary Road / RT Nagar LinkProposed
24
Hebbal BMTC Depot
RegularBMTC Depot Bus TerminalProposed
25
Hebbal Circle
RegularHebbal Flyover JunctionProposed
26
Hebbal
Terminal InterchangeBlue Airport Line, Phase 3 Orange Line & Suburban Rail LinkProposed
Geospatial Alignment

Bangalore Metro Phase 3A Red Line Route Map

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Specs sheet

Phase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal) Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
Corridor StatusState Approved / Awaiting Union Cabinet Approval
Line NumberPhase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal)
Total Length~37.8 km (23.52 km Elevated, 14.3 km Underground)
Stations Count26 Stations (Revised DPR)
Corridor TypeApprox. 23.52 km Elevated, 14.3 km Underground
OperatorBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
Opened / Est. OpeningTarget Completion: April 2033
Maximum Design Speed80 km/h
Track GaugeStandard Gauge (1435 mm)
Electrification System750V DC Third Rail
Primary DepotTo Be Finalized in DPR Clearance
Chronological Milestones

Phase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal) Timeline

2024

Karnataka State Cabinet approved the Sarjapur–Hebbal Phase 3A project at an estimated cost of ₹28,405 crore; the original DPR proposed a 36.6 km corridor with 28 stations.

2025–2026

Following Central Government scrutiny, BMRCL revised the DPR, reducing the cost to ~₹25,999 crore, optimizing the underground configuration, and removing the Veterinary College station; the revised DPR was submitted to the Centre in April 2026.

2033

Target completion: April 2033 (subject to Central Government sanction and statutory approvals).

Proprietary analytics

Phase 3A Red Line Metro Route & Connectivity

Economic Significance

Connects South-East Bangalore's booming Sarjapur Road tech & residential corridor through Koramangala, Dairy Circle, and the central administrative/CBD core to North Bangalore (Hebbal), providing a high-capacity north-south regional spine.

Traffic Impact

Helps reduce road congestion along major north-south corridors.

Employment Centres Served

Directly serves Wipro Sarjapur campus, Koramangala business hub, MG Road CBD district, Palace Road administrative zone, and Hebbal tech clusters.

Intermodal Connectivity

Provides major multi-modal interchanges at Ibbalur/Agara with Blue Line, Dairy Circle with Pink Line, and Hebbal with Blue Airport Line, Phase 3 Orange Line & Suburban Rail.

Impact on Real Estate

Has generated massive real estate interest across Sarjapur Road, Carmelaram, Koramangala, and Hebbal corridors.

Educational Institutions

Delivers rapid transit access to academic campuses including St. John's Medical College, UVCE / Bangalore University City Campus, and Central Bengaluru colleges.

Healthcare Access

Provides immediate transit access to premier medical hubs including St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, NIMHANS, and Manipal Hospital.

Geospatial Explorer

Phase 3A Red Line (Sarjapur - Hebbal) Alignment Map & GIS Explorer

Station Structure26 Stations (23.52 km Elevated, 14.3 km Underground)
Major Bridges / CrossingsIbbalur Multi-Level Interchange Flyovers & Mekhri Circle Underpass Tunneling
Primary DepotTo Be Finalized in DPR Clearance
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