Bengaluru Metro Green Line Extension To Be Open By Mid-October; Report

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Green Line Ext

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Revenue Services

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Thorough Inspection

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Significant Delays Here

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Elevated Stations

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Better Connectivity

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In Mid-October

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Tumakuru Road

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