Bengaluru metro services disrupted after man walks on track viaduct
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru metro services disrupted after man walks on track viaduct

Hindustan Times  

The Purple Line metro services in Bengaluru briefly halted once again after a man stepped on the viaduct area of the Kengeri metro station. Bengaluru metro services disrupted after man walks on track viaduct The Namma Metro officials spotted a person walking on the viaduct near the tracks at 2.30 pm leading to the suspension of metro services for 27 minutes., sources told HT. This is not the first time when Namma Metro halted services after passengers jumped onto metro tracks. Earlier in January, a young man jumped on the track when the train approached the metro station.

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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 …

‘175 km new metro lines to be added by 2026’: Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘175 km new metro lines to be added by 2026’: Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that 175 km of new metro lines would be operational in Bengaluru by 2026. At a press conference following an inspection of the newly extended line from Nagasandra to Madavara on Tumkur Road, he said, "Thirty km of new metro lines will be added by 2025, and 175 km of new lines …

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations
2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro celebrates 14 years with high expectations. The city's second-largest Metro network, with 73.81 kilometres and 66 stations, has seen a surge in ridership in recent months. The lack of breathing space inside trains is a constant complaint, but the launch of new lines is expected to alleviate this issue. The increase in ridership has emboldened BMRCL to …

Man, 30, jumps in front of Bengaluru Metro train, quick rescue restores services in 17 minutes
3 months, 1 week ago

Man, 30, jumps in front of Bengaluru Metro train, quick rescue restores services in 17 minutes

Hindustan Times  

A 30-year-old man from Bihar jumped onto the metro tracks at Jnanabharathi station in Bengaluru on Tuesday afternoon, just as a train was approaching. The incident took place on Bengaluru Metro's purple line. Metro disruptions surge Earlier this month, a 21-year-old Bengaluru man pressed the ETS in the metro train, causing the Purple Line to be disrupted for 10 minutes. …

Man jumps on Bengaluru Metro tracks, alert security guard saves his life
3 months, 1 week ago

Man jumps on Bengaluru Metro tracks, alert security guard saves his life

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Metro services were disrupted once again today when a 30-year-old youth from Bihar allegedly attempted suicide by jumping in the face of an approaching train on the tracks of the Jnanabharathi station on Purple Line at 2.13 pm. Smart action of pressing the emergency button by a woman security guard of a private agency brought the train to …

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 …

Bengaluru MPs hop onto Namma Metro to understand peak hour woes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru MPs hop onto Namma Metro to understand peak hour woes

The Hindu  

Increased Namma Metro frequency during peak hours, installation of safety gates in all the new metro stations, and need for enhanced last-mile connectivity were among the few measures suggested by Bengaluru Central MP P. C. Mohan and Bengaluru South MP Tejaswi Surya to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. officials on Monday. He added that the officials had been directed to …

Bengaluru man dies after jumping in front of metro train, services disrupted
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru man dies after jumping in front of metro train, services disrupted

Hindustan Times  

A 57-year-old man took his own life by leaping in front of an oncoming train at the Doddakallasandra metro station in Bengaluru on Saturday. The incident at the Bengaluru metro station caused a massive traffic congestion on the Kanakapura main road. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which operates the Namma Metro, took to social media …

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident recently narrated a troubling encounter with an Ola driver in the city. In a social media post, he recounted that he had been abused by the auto driver, who demanded extra money for the ride. Please send us the CRN number of your ride and your email ID via Direct Message so we can investigate this issue …

Bengaluru Metro services disrupted for 1.5 hours on Green Line after power outage, stranding commuters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro services disrupted for 1.5 hours on Green Line after power outage, stranding commuters

Hindustan Times  

A power supply malfunction halted services on the Bengaluru Namma Metro's Green Line, which stretches between Nagasandra and the Silk Institute, at 5:33 pm on Tuesday. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which operates the Namma Metro, took to social media and said, “On account of Fault in Power supply system from 17.33 hrs, Metro trains in green line are …

Bengaluru Metro brawl between two men goes viral, commuters draw comparisons to Delhi Metro | WATCH
5 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro brawl between two men goes viral, commuters draw comparisons to Delhi Metro | WATCH

India TV News  

A nasty altercation erupted between two individuals inside Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, with both parties seen exchanging punches. In the viral video, two individuals were initially seen verbally abusing each other in Kannada, which eventually escalated into a fistfight in a crowded metro coach. We all need to grow some tolerance while using public transport.” Earlier, Delhi metro witnessed multiple incidents …

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 …

BMRCL puts up safety barriers on Tumakuru Main Road to avert pedestrian accidents
6 months, 1 week ago

BMRCL puts up safety barriers on Tumakuru Main Road to avert pedestrian accidents

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a laudable move, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited barricaded the median on Tumakuru Road from Yesvantpur towards Sandal Soap Factory to avert accidents to Metro commuters and other pedestrians crossing the road. The Joint Commissioner of Traffic, M N Anucheth told TNIE, "BMRCL put in place the barricading earlier this year at the median on this stretch …

Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line services disrupted after man jumps in front of train
6 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line services disrupted after man jumps in front of train

The Hindu  

On Monday, a man jumped in front of a train at Hosahalli Metro station at 8.56 p.m., disrupting services for more than half an hour on the Purple Line. According to a statement from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, “Trains from 8.56 p.m. were running a short loop service from Challaghatta to Mysuru Road and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station to …

Commuters risk life and limb to cross road at Nallurhalli Metro Station
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Commuters risk life and limb to cross road at Nallurhalli Metro Station

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With one half of the main carriageway below Nallurhalli Metro Station on the extended Purple Line closed for over two months now to rectify an issue at the station, commuters are forced to risk life and limb to cross the road at one entrance. Commuters going to and from ‘A’ entrance of the station make a dash in the …

'Labourer' Stopped From Boarding Bengaluru Metro Over Dirty Clothes, Unbuttoned Shirt? BMRCL Clarifies
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Labourer' Stopped From Boarding Bengaluru Metro Over Dirty Clothes, Unbuttoned Shirt? BMRCL Clarifies

News 18  

A man was stopped by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited officials from boarding the metro in Bengaluru over his unbuttoned shirt and dirty clothes. According to an NDTV report, the BMRCL staff allegedly asked the man to button up his shirt and come to the Metro station wearing clean clothes, otherwise he would not be allowed to enter. @OfficialBMRCL …

Bengaluru Metro news: Resident claims labourer not allowed to travel over clothes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro news: Resident claims labourer not allowed to travel over clothes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Metro News: In yet another incident related to alleged discrimination at the Bengaluru Metro, a man working as a labourer was allegedly stopped from boarding a train because of his worn-out shirt, which had the top two buttons missing, a resident claimed on social media. The social media user wrote in a post on X that a labourer was …

1 km stretch on Bengaluru's Banerghatta road to be shut for an year. Here is why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

1 km stretch on Bengaluru's Banerghatta road to be shut for an year. Here is why

Hindustan Times  

A part of Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta road will be shut for a year due to the ongoing metro construction, said Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited in an announcement. The one-kilometre stretch from the MICO signal to Anepalya junction will be disabled from April 1 for the commuting as Lakkasandra underground metro station is under construction. Here is why In an announcement, …

Bengaluru metro security guard suspended over alleged misdemeanour with female passenger
9 months ago

Bengaluru metro security guard suspended over alleged misdemeanour with female passenger

Hindustan Times  

In a shocking development, a security guard working at the Bengaluru's Namma Metro was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly misbehaving with a female passenger. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at the Jalahalli Metro Station, which is part of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited's ‘Green’ line. The woman filed a complaint in this regard with metro officials and also …

Man jumps on metro track in Bengaluru, dies. Purple Line faces brief disruption
9 months ago

Man jumps on metro track in Bengaluru, dies. Purple Line faces brief disruption

Hindustan Times  

The metro services at Bengaluru’s Purple Line have been briefly interrupted once again on Thursday afternoon after a person jumped on the track at Attiguppe metro station. Man jumps on metro track in Bengaluru, Purple Line faces disruption The man who jumped on the track has been dead after a train hit him. A few weeks ago, a man stepped …

Bengaluru Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months

The Hindu  

The first set of prototype six coach metro trains, which arrived at Hebbagodi metro depot from China on February 14, is now undergoing multiple tests, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.. “Being a new rolling stock, multiple tests need to be conducted. This train is equipped with state-of-the art technology such as Unattended Train Operations, Enhanced Supervision Capability …

Bengaluru: 'Namma' Metro staff stop farmer from boarding train
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru: 'Namma' Metro staff stop farmer from boarding train

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Namma Metro has come under severe and wide criticism after its staff stopped a farmer from boarding the rail at Rajajinagar metro station citing that he was shabbily dressed. In an undated video that has gone viral on social media, a metro commuter, Karthik C Airani, along with other passengers, is seen confronting the Metro staff for their insensitive …

Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Bengaluru's Namma Metro amid frequent disruptions
10 months ago

Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Bengaluru's Namma Metro amid frequent disruptions

Hindustan Times  

After frequent disruptions in Bengaluru’s Namma Metro services, BJP’s Tejasvi Surya advised the BMRCL to conduct a deeper introspection to avoid inconvenience to the commuters. Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Namma Metro amid disruptions In an X post, Tejasvi wrote, “I understand BMRCL has cited technical snags as the reason. It calls for deeper introspection from BMRCL management, and …

Bengaluru Metro's Purple line sees disruption due to ‘technical snag’
10 months ago

Bengaluru Metro's Purple line sees disruption due to ‘technical snag’

Hindustan Times  

The Namma Metro's Purple line in Bengaluru on Tuesday experienced a disruption between the Baiyappanahalli and the Garudacharpalya stations due to a “technical snag”, resulting in huge crowds. A part of the Namma Metro's Purple line saw disruption in train service on Tuesday morning due to a "technical snag". “Trains in purple line is running at slow speed between Baiyappanahalli …

Power outage briefly disrupts Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line services, Details
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Power outage briefly disrupts Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line services, Details

Hindustan Times  

On Saturday morning, the Purple Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro saw a minor technical snag, disrupting services between Baiyyappanahalli and MG Road metro stations. Power outage briefly disrupts Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line services. “In connection with commissioning works of the extension line beyond Nagasandra to Madavara, Metro train services between Peenya Industry and Nagasandra stations on the Green line are …

Technical snag hits Namma Metro services between MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli stations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Technical snag hits Namma Metro services between MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli stations

The Hindu  

Namma Metro services on the Purple Line were disrupted for around two hours on January 27 leading to outrage among commuters. The services were not available between the MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli metro stations due to a technical snag, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited officials said. While there was an official announcement about the Green Line metro services not …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro clocked more than 100 crore foot falls from 2012 when it was first launched, said Bengaluru Metro Transport Corporation in an announcement. Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception The first metro line in Bengaluru was launched in the year 2012 and was between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road. This is said to …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. Details
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro recorded two crore footfalls in December 2023, announced the metro department. Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. The Namma Metro’s ridership went up after the launch of the Purple Line, connecting busy east Bengaluru to central and south Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally dedicated the full operations of Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line …

Bengaluru metro’s Green Line services disrupted after man jumps in front of train
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro’s Green Line services disrupted after man jumps in front of train

The Hindu  

A male commuter jumped in front of a train at Jalahalli metro station on Friday at 7.12 p.m. This incident resulted in disruptions in the Green Line operations until 8 p.m., according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.. B.L. Yashavanth Chavan, chief public relations officer of the BMRCL, said, “One of the passengers waiting at the platform end jumped in …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro: A leap in connectivity, but challenges remain
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro: A leap in connectivity, but challenges remain

The Hindu  

: Namratha Upadhya started her career as a business analyst at a private IT firm near Trinity Circle in 2011. On the 12th anniversary of Namma Metro last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the entire 43.49 km stretch of the Purple Line from Challaghatta in the west to Whitefield in the east. As the city expands, we require vital …

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 …

Video of crowded Bengaluru metro goes viral; Netizens compare it to Mumbai local
1 year, 1 month ago

Video of crowded Bengaluru metro goes viral; Netizens compare it to Mumbai local

Hindustan Times  

Days after the entire Purple line of the Bengaluru Metro started operations, visuals of crowded trains emerged on social media, with women trying to fit through the doors and hanging off by the side handles. Ridership has skyrocketed since the launch of the entire Purple line's operations, with authorities recording a footfall of seven lakh only two days after the …

WATCH: Bengaluru Metro faces Mumbai local-style overcrowding woes | VIRAL VIDEO
1 year, 1 month ago

WATCH: Bengaluru Metro faces Mumbai local-style overcrowding woes | VIRAL VIDEO

India TV News  

Bengaluru Metro: The metro train system of Bengaluru takes full limelight in a recent viral video on social media. The six-second clip clearly captures the alarming reality of overcrowding within Bengaluru's public transportation network. The viral video has ignited several discussions and comparisons on social media platforms which has garnered significant attention since its upload on X. The funny conversation …

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 …

PM Narendra Modi formally launches Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line operations
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Narendra Modi formally launches Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line operations

Hindustan Times  

In a formal virtual inaugural event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the full operations of Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line to people of the IT capital by inaugurating two pending stretches, Baiyappanahalli – KR Puram and Kengeri – Challaghatta. PM Narendra Modi formally launches Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line operations Speaking at the event, PM Narendra Modi said, “With the Purple Line …

PM Modi dedicates two stretches of Bengaluru Metro's east-west corridor
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi dedicates two stretches of Bengaluru Metro's east-west corridor

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated to the nation two stretches of east-west corridor of Bengaluru Metro through a video conference. Speaking on the occasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government has given approval to the 317 km long Metro rail network by 2031 in its Comprehensive Mobility Plan of which the 217 km long route is …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro completes 12 years of transit: A journey through slow milestones and challenges
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro completes 12 years of transit: A journey through slow milestones and challenges

The Hindu  

On Friday, Namma metro completes its 12th anniversary since the inauguration of its first operational stretch in 2011, Reach 1, connecting M.G. The operation of Namma Metro, which had been conceptualised nearly two decades prior to its launch, marked a pivotal step forward in Bengaluru’s transportation infrastructure. Delays and missed deadlines However, South India’s first metro rail faced numerous challenges, …

Why Purple Line trains in Bengaluru are overcrowded
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Purple Line trains in Bengaluru are overcrowded

The Hindu  

It’s been a week that Namma Metro’s Purple Line commenced operations connecting the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited should increase frequency of trains or increase the number of coaches.” Frequency of trains on Purple Line Metro train service frequency on the Whitefield – Pattandur Agrahara section is 10 minutes, and on the Pattandur Agrahara …

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 …

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 …

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: School Kids Stuck In Jam Reach Home At 9 PM
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: School Kids Stuck In Jam Reach Home At 9 PM

News 18  

Though Bengaluru thrives in the tech sector, the city is notoriously known for its daily traffic snarls. But the reasons weren’t enough to squash the frustration of an X user whose kids reached home from school at 9 pm. Anyone but the people whose actual job this is.— Ritesh Banglani September 27, 2023 The horror of school kids returning home …

Chaos and congestion in front of Bengaluru metro stations
1 year, 6 months ago

Chaos and congestion in front of Bengaluru metro stations

The Hindu  

For Prashanth Kumar, a regular metro commuter from Baiyappanahalli to M.G. However, private vehicles, like cars and two-wheelers, as well as cabs and autos, that come to drop off people, leave the roads congested.” The metro authorities and traffic police have made provision for buses, autos, and cabs to pick up and drop off passengers at a few metro stations …

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 …

Two men try to cross Namma Metro tracks in Bengaluru, delay trains for 10 minutes
1 year, 10 months ago

Two men try to cross Namma Metro tracks in Bengaluru, delay trains for 10 minutes

The Hindu  

The Namma Metro trains in Bengaluru were delayed for 10 minutes after two passengers tried to cross the metro track and were immediately saved by security guards in the city on Saturday. The incident happened around 6 p.m. at the Mahakavi Kuvempu Road metro station on the Green Line, disrupting at least two trains on the line, according to Bangalore …

Bengaluru’s elevated Namma Metro line low on safety standards
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengaluru’s elevated Namma Metro line low on safety standards

The Hindu  

Absence of pedestrian paths, garbage dumped near work sites, difficulty in accessing skywalks, poorly maintained streets, absence of signage — these are just some of the inconveniences that road users near Namma Metro work sites are putting up with. The recent accident near HBR Layout in East Bengaluru, when a reinforcement structure collapsed on a moving bike killing a mother …

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 …

No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report

Hindustan Times  

Commuters frequenting the Namma Metro in Bengaluru are no longer need to stand in long queues to buy tokens or top-up their smartcards. The Bengaluru Rail Corporation Limited is rolling out a new feature through which passengers can buy QR-based tickets online through the Namma Metro application. READ | Bengaluru: Face recognition tech to replace smart cards at Namma Metro …

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