Almost a decade gone, Bengaluru Metro Phase II isn’t on track yet

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Phase II faces significant delays, with over 40km of the 75km expansion still incomplete nearly a decade after commencement. This has caused cost overruns exceeding Rs 14,000 crore, escalating the project’s estimated cost to Rs 40,614 crore. Factors contributing to the delays include land acquisition issues, tender delays, design changes, financial difficulties for contractors, and the pandemic.