The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has floated a global tender notice for the construction of Challaghatta Depot of Namma Metro's Phase 2 with the scope of work including the construction of depot cum workshop at Challaghatta in Reach-2 Extension of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2. The project involves an estimated investment of ₹517.44 crore and a completion period of 24 months. Challaghatta will likely be a vital depot for the maintenance of trains and feed on Purple Line (Challaghatta-Whitefield). The proposed Kadugodi depot is close to Whitefield and the existing Byappanahalli depot will likely be re-purposed to cater to ORR Airport Metro. STUP Consultants is providing detailed designed consultancy (DDC) services for Challaghatta Depot and Inter Modal Integration Hub (IMIH). The consultant will produce and propose alternate designs of all architectural, building services, electrical and mechanical works for the depot‘s structures, such as the stabling yard, DCC & administrative building, maintenance & workshop buildings, and a multi-level parking structure.
