India, March 7 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his Budget 2025-26 speech, announced a series of ambitious projects aimed at transforming Bengaluru's infrastructure, urban mobility, and public services.

The budget prioritizes easing traffic congestion, expanding metro connectivity, strengthening public safety, and enhancing civic amenities.

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One of the biggest announcements was the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project, which will be implemented at a cost of Rs.15,767 crore. The project includes a 148 km rail network with 58 stations, significantly boosting intercity and suburban connectivity.

The Namma Metro expansi...