Bengaluru's Whitefield metro station illuminated with lights. See pics
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru's Whitefield metro station illuminated with lights. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the inauguration of the new metro line in Bengaluru, the BMRCL has lit up the Whitefield metro station with colorful lights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the KR Puram – Whitefield metro line on March 25 in his seventh visit to the poll bound state this year. A post from Bangalore Metro Updates read, “#Whitefield Metro Station is all decked up for inauguration on 25-March-2023 by Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodiSir. According to the government, KR Puram – Whitefield metro line will have seven trains running with the time frequency of 10 – 12 minutes.

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Bengaluru metro’s Pink Line to be opened by December 2025; Blue Line to KIA by 2026
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru metro’s Pink Line to be opened by December 2025; Blue Line to KIA by 2026

The Hindu  

The much-awaited elevated section of the 21.26-km Pink Line of Namma Metro is slated for launch by December 2025, while the Blue Line to Kempegowda International Airport is expected to open in two phases by 2026. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited officials said the KIA Terminal–Hebbal section of the Blue Line is expected to open between June and September 2026, …

Elevated section of Bengaluru's Pink Line on track for December 2025 launch
4 weeks ago

Elevated section of Bengaluru's Pink Line on track for December 2025 launch

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The elevated section of the 21.26-km Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara is gearing up for its launch by December 2025. With the first train set to be handed over by BEML Limited by the middle of the next year and work proceeding briskly at the six stations between Tavarekere and Kalena Agrahara, the 7.5-km elevated stretch is …

Bengaluru Metro’s green line extension opens
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro’s green line extension opens

Hindustan Times  

After a seven-year delay, Bengaluru’s long-awaited Namma Metro Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara opened for commercial operations on Thursday, officials familiar with the matter said. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited had announced the commencement of services for this 3.14-km elevated stretch, part of the metro project’s Phase-2, following a safety inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway …

Bengaluru MPs hop on Metro, listen to commuters’ woes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru MPs hop on Metro, listen to commuters’ woes

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Hassled commuters getting squeezed during peak hours on platforms and Metros got a chance to pour out their woes when Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan and Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya took a ride on the Purple Line from K R Pura to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station on Monday evening. Another commuter, Vinutha PS, said Metro trains were arriving only …

Green light for Phase 3 of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project likely to boost property prices by over 30%, say experts
4 months ago

Green light for Phase 3 of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project likely to boost property prices by over 30%, say experts

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet’s approval for phase 3 of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project is expected to boost property prices in select localities by over 30%, real estate consultants who spoke to HT.com said. Green light for Phase 3 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project to boost property prices by over 30%, consultants say Manoj Agarwal, founder of Agarwal Estates, foresees an …

Bengaluru's Whitefield commuters irked after metro trains on Purple Line terminate in middle during peak hours
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Whitefield commuters irked after metro trains on Purple Line terminate in middle during peak hours

Hindustan Times  

The inconvenience during the peak hours at Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line continues as many commuters fail to get a direct metro train to Whitefield station. Bengaluru's Whitefield commuters irked after metro trains terminate in middle On Monday, a user named Sashi wrote on X, “These mandatory trips to Garudachar Palya continue. In an X post, PC Mohan said, “Despite Namma …

Bengaluru metro’s Yellow Line may face six-month delay due to coach delivery setback and general elections
11 months ago

Bengaluru metro’s Yellow Line may face six-month delay due to coach delivery setback and general elections

The Hindu  

The construction of the Yellow Line of Namma Metro is nearing completion; however, commuters will have to wait much longer as the launch of the service is expected to be delayed by six months. The China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation factory in China obtained a ₹1,578-crore contract in 2019 to deliver 216 metro coaches to the BMRCL. Their visas were …

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?
1 year, 1 month ago

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?

The Hindu  

The story so far After years of waiting, the complete Bengaluru Metro Purple line linking the city’s eastern and western parts has officially commenced its operations recently. This development has significantly boosted the Bengaluru metro’s ridership and has also contributed to a noticeable decrease in traffic congestion, particularly along the city’s Old Madras Road, according to traffic police. “Despite the …

The issues in navigating Bengaluru
1 year, 1 month ago

The issues in navigating Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Twelve years after it first began operations, the Bengaluru Metro achieved a significant milestone this year by successfully connecting the city’s eastern and western sectors by throwing open the full length of the Purple Line. Following the introduction of the Purple Line, Namma Metro has experienced a notable increase of 80,000 passengers in its daily ridership, as reported by the …

Foldable bicycles spotted in Bengaluru's Namma Metro for last mile connectivity
1 year, 2 months ago

Foldable bicycles spotted in Bengaluru's Namma Metro for last mile connectivity

Hindustan Times  

Though Bengaluru’s metro is trying to make commuting easy for its residents, the last mile connectivity still stands to be a major issue for the tech capital. Foldable bicycles spotted in Bengaluru's Namma Metro for last mile connectivity An entrepreneur named Vikram Limsay took to social media platform X and shared the pictures from inside the recently launched Purple Line …

Bengaluru Metro: 37 feeder buses to connect KR Puram station, Outer Ring Road
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro: 37 feeder buses to connect KR Puram station, Outer Ring Road

Hindustan Times  

To enhance the last mile connectivity in Bengaluru, a total of 37 feeder buses were launched on Wednesday, which will be available from the KR Puram metro station on the Purple Line that started its full operations recently. Bengaluru Metro: 37 feeder buses to connect KR Puram station, Outer Ring Road These feeder buses will operate from the KR Puram …

Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Without any formal inauguration and celebration, the long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta Namma Metro corridor quietly commenced operations on Monday at 5 a.m., seamlessly connecting the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru. BMRCL should adhere to deadlines and expedite the completion of all metro stretches, especially the yellow line, as it would benefit many people and alleviate traffic congestion,” said Prashanth Varma, a …

As Bengaluru Metro's purple line opens, 37 feeder buses introduced
1 year, 2 months ago

As Bengaluru Metro's purple line opens, 37 feeder buses introduced

India Today  

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation introduced 37 new metro feeder buses to serve the Outer Ring Road-East Bengaluru IT corridor. This came after Bengaluru Metro began its operations on the new Purple Line on Monday. Metro feeder services will operate on two new routes, plying between Krishnaraja Puram metro station to Silk Board junction. The Purple Line metro services in …

Bangalore Metro: Purple Line to Commence Operations From October 6
1 year, 2 months ago

Bangalore Metro: Purple Line to Commence Operations From October 6

News 18  

Bengaluru’s metro commuters can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the city’s purple line expansion is set to open on October 6. The Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety has already given the green signal to the KR Puram – Baiyappanahalli section, while the Kengeri – Challaghatta line is in the final stages of awaiting CMRS approval. A senior official …

Bengaluru metro's purple line likely to be fully operational from today: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru metro's purple line likely to be fully operational from today: Report

Hindustan Times  

The much awaited two stretches on Bengaluru metro’s purple line, Krishnarajapuram – Baiyappanahalli and Kengeri – Challaghatta lines are likely to be operated from today, according to a Moneycontrol report. With the inauguration of these two crucial metro lines, the entire purple line will be fully operational, expected to decongest the infamous East Bengaluru traffic. Bengaluru metro's purple line likely …

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarifies on upcoming new metro lines in Bengaluru. Details
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarifies on upcoming new metro lines in Bengaluru. Details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced that four new metro lines will be opened in Bengaluru, by November this year. DK Shivakumar clarifies on upcoming new metro lines in Bengaluru. There is a need to increase the pace of metro construction, especially on Outer Ring Road.” Shivakumar also announced that six new metro lines will be inaugurated by 2026, …

Bangalore Metro: BMRCL has an important update about Yellow Line operations
1 year, 7 months ago

Bangalore Metro: BMRCL has an important update about Yellow Line operations

Live Mint  

With a promise to provide better transport facilities for the commuters of Bangalore, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited informed that the much-awaited Yellow Line of the Bangalore metro will commence its operation in December this year. Earlier, the metro authority had decided to open the Yellow Line in two phases- Bommasandra to the Central Silk Board in the first …

Bengaluru Namma Metro Purple line to cater to 1.5 lakh people a day, residents excited
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro Purple line to cater to 1.5 lakh people a day, residents excited

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13.71 km stretch of the Bengaluru Metro Phase II project on March 26 and Bengaluru residents are excited about this new development. pic.twitter.com/OeHqVK5mnb — BJP March 25, 2023 PURPLE LINE FACILITIES Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka, is expecting this new line to …

Excited Bengaluru commuters throng new Krishnarajapura-Whitefield Metro stretch on first day of commercial operations
1 year, 8 months ago

Excited Bengaluru commuters throng new Krishnarajapura-Whitefield Metro stretch on first day of commercial operations

The Hindu  

The metro stations between Whitefield and K.R. Being a weekend, most of the commuters were there for the “metro experience”, while some others wanted to find out how long it would take to travel to their workplaces in Whitefield. It would help us get to the city centre and enable us to explore newer restaurants and malls on the other …

PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru’s Whitefield metro line
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru’s Whitefield metro line

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the metro line to Whitefield, the IT hub of Bengaluru. BMRCL MD Anjum Parwez said the Prime Minister used the National Common Mobility Card to travel in the Namma Metro. The Whitefield metro line project cost ₹4,249 crore. @[email protected]/xJTC7y1fs4 — Darshan Devaiah B P March 25, 2023 …

PM Modi to inaugurate new metro line in Bengaluru today
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate new metro line in Bengaluru today

Hindustan Times  

In a thrust towards urban mobility infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new section of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 on Saturday. See pics In an initiative that will help students to avail new opportunities and provide accessible and affordable healthcare in this region, Prime Minister will inaugurate Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Chikkaballapur. …

PM Modi launches new metro line in Bengaluru, slams political parties for 'game' over languages
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi launches new metro line in Bengaluru, slams political parties for 'game' over languages

India Today  

Weeks ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, PM Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Rs-4,249 crore, 13.71-km Whitefield to Krishnarajapura metro line, which comprises 12 stations. PM MODI SLAMS POLITICAL PARTIES FOR NOT DOING ENOUGH FOR REGIONAL LANGUAGES Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at political parties, which played a 'game' over languages without doing enough to support them, …

Whitefield metro line: Ahead of inauguration, names of six stations changed
1 year, 9 months ago

Whitefield metro line: Ahead of inauguration, names of six stations changed

The Hindu  

Ahead of the inauguration of the K.R. Puram to Whitefield Namma Metro line, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has decided to modify the names of six out of the 12 stations that will be thrown open to the public on March 26. Krishnarajapura is an inter-change station; it will help people travel towards Whitefield and Baiyappanahalli once the entire Baiyappanahalli …

PM Modi will be launching unfinished metro line in Bengaluru: Congress leader
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi will be launching unfinished metro line in Bengaluru: Congress leader

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party in charge of Karnataka and INC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the ‘half baked’ metro line on March 25. It will also gravely endanger public safety” The Congress leader also said that the KR Puram – Whitefield line doesn’t connect with the purple line which begins from Baiyappanahalli. …

Four new metro lines to come up in Bengaluru. Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Four new metro lines to come up in Bengaluru. Details

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government announced that every citizen in Bengaluru will be able to access the metro within 1-2 kilometers of their work place or house in the future. The government also said that it will introduce four new metro corridors under the third phase of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project. Four new metro lines to come up in Bengaluru. Details According …

KR Puram - Whitefield metro line in Bengaluru gets safety clearance from CMRS
1 year, 9 months ago

KR Puram - Whitefield metro line in Bengaluru gets safety clearance from CMRS

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s most awaited Krishnarajapuram – Whitefield metro line got safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, said the metro department. KR Puram - Whitefield metro line in Bengaluru gets safety clearance from CMRS On last Friday, CMRS Abhai Kumar Rai conducted the statutory inspection of KR Puram-Whitefield metro line and inspected the infrastructure at all metro stations such …

Namma Metro train between K.R. Puram and Whitefield to run at frequency of 10 minutes
1 year, 10 months ago

Namma Metro train between K.R. Puram and Whitefield to run at frequency of 10 minutes

The Hindu  

Namma Metro trains on the Whitefield line will be operated at a frequency of 10 minutes between K.R. BMRCL Managing Director Anjum Parwez said, “We have already shifted four of our metro trains to the Whitefield depot, and they will be used for starting commercial operations. To make commuting hassle-free, the BMRCL recently signed an agreement with the Information Technology …

Two more metro lines in Bengaluru likely to open by 2023
2 years ago

Two more metro lines in Bengaluru likely to open by 2023

The Hindu  

Apart from the Whitefield and Electronics City lines, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is hopeful of opening two more lines under phase II. New contractor When asked about the progress achieved in the construction of the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, BMRCL said that the construction of the elevated line between Kalena Agrahara …

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report
2 years ago

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to get three new stretches of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's Namma Metro in 2023, connecting several areas of the city and making commute easier. Bengaluru needs multiple options of public transport, not just a metro rail,” another user, Rohith Nambisan, said. BJP MP for Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, shared the proposed redesign for Bengaluru …

Bengaluru Metro On Track to Complete 175 km Construction by June 2025
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru Metro On Track to Complete 175 km Construction by June 2025

News 18  

The Bengaluru metro rail project is on track to complete 175 km of commute by June 2025, a top official said here. Addressing a session on the ‘future of mobility’ at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022 on Friday, Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, said as part of the second and third phase of the project, Bengaluru …

By 2041, Bengaluru to have 314 km of metro rail connectivity
2 years, 1 month ago

By 2041, Bengaluru to have 314 km of metro rail connectivity

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Metro will have 175 km of tracks by 2025, Anjum Parwez, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited managing director, said Friday. Speaking at a tech summit in the city, he said, "By June 2025, Bengaluru metro will cover 175 kilometers. The second and third phase of the metro projects will also enhance metro connectivity across the city and, by 2041, …

Bengaluru metro: Much-awaited trial run on Whitefield section begins
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru metro: Much-awaited trial run on Whitefield section begins

The Hindu  

The eagerly anticipated trial run on the Baiyyappanahalli-Whitefield stretch of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru was carried out by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited on Friday, October 21. According to BMRCL, the trial run was carried out on the 3.5-km stretch between Whitefield depot unloading line and Pantandur Agrahara. The BMRCL began work on this stretch, …

Bengaluru metro to increase frequency in non-peak hours. Details here
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru metro to increase frequency in non-peak hours. Details here

Hindustan Times  

The BMRCL announced on Saturday that the frequency of metro trains will be increased during non-peak hours from Monday. It also requested metro commuters to make use out of increased train frequency. BMRCL requested metro commuters to make use out of increased train frequency. Currently, the metro trains run at a frequency of 20 minutes’ interval between 5am to 6am …

Opening of Whitefield line likely to benefit 3 lakh Bengaluru commuters
2 years, 5 months ago

Opening of Whitefield line likely to benefit 3 lakh Bengaluru commuters

The Hindu  

Once the Baiyappanahalli–Whitefield line opens for commercial operations, Namma Metro services of Bengaluru will receive an additional ridership of 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh, it is estimated. Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., told The Hindu that patronage for the services will significantly rise once the Whitefield line becomes operational as the line will benefit thousands of …

Bangalore Metro to resume services from tomorrow; only Purple Line to be operational till 9 September
4 years, 3 months ago

Bangalore Metro to resume services from tomorrow; only Purple Line to be operational till 9 September

Firstpost  

Metro Rail authorities noted that the BMRCL incurred huge losses to the tune of crores of rupees during the lockdown Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd will resume its services from Monday in a phased manner, after remaining suspended for almost 6 months in view of national lockdown imposed due to coronavirus pandemic. The first run will start on …

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