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 Cantonment Railway Station in September end, saying it is a key part of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project's Whitefield to Kengeri line. I didn't see even 1% progress how will you achieve the target?” Sunil Kumar J, another social media user, responded to Bengaluru Central MP P C Mohan's tweet, saying, “Sir, as you are representing Bengaluru as an MP please first fight for enhancing sub urban rail connectivity in & around Bengaluru first.

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Bengaluru metro’s DTG Purple Line prototype train is on its way from China
3 days ago

Bengaluru metro’s DTG Purple Line prototype train is on its way from China

The Hindu  

After several years of delay, Bengaluru metro’s DTG Purple Line prototype train, manufactured by China’s CRRC, is expected to arrive at Chennai port by the year-end and reach Bengaluru’s Peenya depot by January 10, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. “The prototype train is expected to reach Bengaluru’s Peenya depot by January 10. One Yellow Line train to arrive …

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It
4 days, 23 hours ago

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that the state government is considering extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote in the east, Nelamangala in the west, and Bidadi in the southwest. Additionally, Shivakumar highlighted that around 10,000 people commute daily from Kolar to Bengaluru by train for work. Metro stations to be developed at ₹ 100 …

Bengaluru Metro eyeing expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, Bidadi: DK Shivakumar
5 days, 2 hours ago

Bengaluru Metro eyeing expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, Bidadi: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

To address Bengaluru’s growing traffic issues, the Karnataka government is considering extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday. Speaking in the Karnataka Assembly in Belagavi, Shivakumar responded to a query from MLA Sharath Bache Gowda regarding severe congestion on the Old Madras Road between KR Puram and Hoskote. …

Bengaluru real estate: Will Namma Metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal impact property rentals?
6 days, 23 hours ago

Bengaluru real estate: Will Namma Metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal impact property rentals?

Hindustan Times  

With Bengaluru’s metro red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal getting the Karnataka cabinet approval, rentals in areas in and around southeastern Sarjapura and Hebbal in the northern part of the city are likely to increase by 10 to 30% over the next couple of years, said local brokers. Bengaluru real estate: Namma Metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal may …

Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year
1 week ago

Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year

India TV News  

The railways in April celebrated 171 years of existence as the first train ran on this day in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane. In another ‘historic milestone’ as described by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the final track work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link project was completed. In February, the first electric train trial run from Banihal to Khari to Sangaldan …

Bengaluru metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal gets state cabinet approval: Report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal gets state cabinet approval: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a boost to Bengaluru’s metro network, the Karnataka cabinet has approved Phase 3A of Namma Metro, also known as the Red Line. According to Deccan Herald, the project, estimated to cost ₹28,405 crore, is now set to move to the union cabinet for approval, as the central government holds a 50 per cent equity stake in Namma Metro. The …

Bengaluru's Eastern Connectivity Tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time | Details
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bengaluru's Eastern Connectivity Tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time | Details

India TV News  

Bengaluru will soon say goodbye to traffic chaos on the airport route as the city gears up for the eastern connectivity tunnel, the construction of which is scheduled to begin later this year. The tunnel will connect the eastern parts of the city benefitting travellers from the areas of Whitefield, Sarjapur and Mahadevapura, aiming to reduce travel time by at …

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bowing to public pressure, the Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara was opened on November 7 without a formal inauguration. However, over three weeks down the line, there does not seem to be much enthusiasm to use this segment as average daily ridership figures reveal only one-fourth of the patronage Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited had estimated. The …

Bengaluru airport’s new tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time from Whitefield: All you need to know
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bengaluru airport’s new tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time from Whitefield: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is set to benefit from a new infrastructure project—the Eastern Connectivity Tunnel. According to The Indian Express, the move is part of the Bangalore International Airport Limited’s ₹16,500 crore expansion plan to support Bengaluru’s rapidly growing aviation sector. As reported by Indian Express, BIAL’s CEO, Hari Marar, highlighted that the tunnel’s design will improve overall traffic …

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, …

Chaotic railway entry points to Bengaluru: A mess that needs sorting out
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chaotic railway entry points to Bengaluru: A mess that needs sorting out

The Hindu  

A chaotic mess of narrow stairways, broken pathways and poorly lit platforms in deep decay. At Yeshwanthpura railway terminal, another hyper-busy rail head at the city’s other end, a flashy steel canopy built at ₹14 crore is pulled down to make way for a redevelopment plan. As aesthetic structures are dismantled and refitted, thousands of passengers – young, old and …

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 …

BMRCL invites tenders for design of Phase 3 of Bengaluru metro
1 month, 1 week ago

BMRCL invites tenders for design of Phase 3 of Bengaluru metro

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has made progress in its Phase 3 metro project by completing geotechnical surveys and initiating the tender process for its design. Phase 3 features two elevated stretches — a 32.15-km line that will link J.P. Nagar Phase 4 to Kempapura via the western side of the Outer Ring Road and a 12.5-km line that …

Bengaluru to launch double-decker metro line in Phase-3 expansion plans: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru to launch double-decker metro line in Phase-3 expansion plans: Report

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited is preparing to introduce a double-decker metro line as part of its Namma Metro Phase 3 expansion, following the recent completion of a double-decker flyover from Ragigudda to Silk Board. Construction will start soon, enhancing connectivity and easing traffic congestion across Bengaluru with elevated paths, stations, and additional infrastructure. …

Now commuters can park their cycles at these 10 metro stations in Bengaluru; Check details: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Now commuters can park their cycles at these 10 metro stations in Bengaluru; Check details: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to make commuting around Bengaluru greener and more convenient, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport has launched a project to expand cycle docks to 10 more Bengaluru Metro stations, The Indian Express reported. This initiative, in partnership with the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited, builds on the success of an earlier pilot where cycle stands and “pedal …

Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension

Hindustan Times  

Average property prices in select localities along the Nagasandra-Madavara extension of Bengaluru metro’s green line have witnessed a two-fold increase over the course of its construction, according to data sourced from multiple real estate agencies. Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension For instance, average property prices in Madavara, the last station along the …

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 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth
2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth

News 18  

Namma Metro celebrates 13 years of operation with high ridership. The metro network has grown to become the second largest in India, with 73.81 km and 66 stops. Despite initial skepticism, the metro has seen a steady rise in ridership, with 9,17,365 daily passengers on August 14. The metro is also set to raise fares due to increasing ridership.

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 …

New Railway Line Connecting Yelahanka to Bengaluru Airport to Enhance Traffic Capacity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Railway Line Connecting Yelahanka to Bengaluru Airport to Enhance Traffic Capacity

Hindustan Times  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the expansion of a new railway line from Bengaluru Airport to Yelahanka, aiming to enhance traffic capacity and make travel more efficient. The project is expected to be completed within 18,000 square meters and will include an underground parking facility for 250 cars and an equivalent number of two-wheelers.

Namo Bharat Trains to Connect Bengaluru and Tumakuru, Bengaluru and Mysuru
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Namo Bharat Trains to Connect Bengaluru and Tumakuru, Bengaluru and Mysuru

Hindustan Times  

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that Namo Bharat trains will be introduced between Bengaluru and Tumakuru and Bengaluru and Mysuru. The new trains are expected to ease the transportation between the capital city and surrounding cities and will be affordable for everyone. The trains will match the best trains in the world and will have multiple sensors to ensure …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which is responsible for the Namma Meyro in Bengaluru, has confirmed that the Green Line will soon see an extension between Nagasandra and Madavara, following approval from the Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The newly approved section adds 3.7 kilometres to the Green Line, but the project faced significant delays, including a …

Oscillation and EBD trials begin on Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Oscillation and EBD trials begin on Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Starting September 9, a team from the Railway Design and Standards Organisation will be conducting oscillation and emergency braking distance trials on the Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. “The RDSO, which operates under the Union Railway Ministry and is based in Lucknow, is responsible for conducting essential tests, including the oscillation and EBD trials, for the Yellow Line. …

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 …

BMRCL building two-level Baiyappanahalli depot to support expanding metro network
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BMRCL building two-level Baiyappanahalli depot to support expanding metro network

The Hindu  

To accommodate the growing demands of Bengaluru’s metro network, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is remodeling the Baiyappanahalli depot. The Baiyappanahalli depot currently serves the 43.49-kilometre Purple Line, which connects Whitefield to Challaghatta. To ensure a seamless transition during the remodeling process, the Kadugodi depot is currently handling the maintenance of the Purple Line trains. These include the Shettigere depot …

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 Approved: Property Prices to boost
4 months ago

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 Approved: Property Prices to boost

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3, which was approved by the Union Cabinet, is anticipated to increase property values by 30%, with an initial 10% increase. Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 foresees Real Estate Growth Real estate experts anticipate that this sanction will have a substantial effect on property values in specific regions, potentially increasing them by over 30%. Apart from visible benefits …

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 …

Cabinet approves two corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3
4 months, 1 week ago

Cabinet approves two corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, with two elevated corridors for a length of 44.65 km with 31 stations. The Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development. Metro Rail as an efficient alternate road …

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects
4 months, 1 week ago

Union Cabinet approves three metro rail and two airports projects

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved five infrastructure projects across four states, three to boost mass-transit in Bengaluru, Thane and Pune, and two to augment air connectivity in Bihar and West Bengal. Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that with this, the Union government has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹ 2 lakh crore since assuming office in June, …

Union Cabinet gives nod to two new airport, three metro rail projects across India | DETAILS
4 months, 1 week ago

Union Cabinet gives nod to two new airport, three metro rail projects across India | DETAILS

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved two new airport projects in Bihar and West Bengal, and three metro rail projects in Pune, Thane and Bengalore. “Cabinet approved New Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal with a total estimated cost of Rs 1,549 Cr. Cabinet approves Thane integral Ring Metro Rail Project The Union Cabinet approved the Thane Integral Ring …

Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14
4 months, 1 week ago

Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14

The Hindu  

On August 14, Namma Metro set a new record with 9,17,365 passengers using its services, as reported by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station also experienced significant footfalls, with 1,72,000 passengers passing through on August 14. Recent videos circulating on social media reveal not only the severe congestion, but also the rising frustration among passengers, with some …

Namma Metro sets new peak ridership record of 8.26 lakh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Namma Metro sets new peak ridership record of 8.26 lakh

The Hindu  

: Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a new record with a peak ridership of 8.26 lakh passengers on August 6, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. In a statement on Wednesday, August 7, BMRCL said, “Surpassing previous ridership records, Bengaluru Metro achieved its highest footfall of 8.26 lakhs on August 6. “The achievement of 8.26 lakh passengers reflects the public’s …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sets new ridership record with 8.26 lakh passengers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sets new ridership record with 8.26 lakh passengers

Hindustan Times  

The Namma Metro in Bengaluru broke yet another ridership record by reaching an all-time high of 8.26 lakh passengers on Tuesday, August 6, as reported by officials on Wednesday. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a benchmark in June with an average daily ridership of 7,45,659, generating ₹ 58.23 crore in revenue. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Bengaluru Metro set a new record on …

Operations up to Madavara on Green Line to start by October
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Operations up to Madavara on Green Line to start by October

The Hindu  

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited claims that commercial operations on the 3.7-km Green Line extension of Namma Metro, from Nagasandra to Madavara in north Bengaluru, are likely to begin by October after a delay of five years. Construction of the fully elevated northern extension of the Green Line from Nagasandra, covering three kilometres, began in 2017 and was scheduled for …

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The cost of Bengaluru Metro’s Phase-2 network, running to 75.06 km, has shot up to nearly Rs 40,000 crore, which is 52% of the original cost proposed a decade ago. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd recently sent a proposal with the revised cost to the State Finance Department for approval through the Urban Development Department. The project was …

BMTC introduces new metro feeder routes
5 months, 1 week ago

BMTC introduces new metro feeder routes

The Hindu  

In a move aimed at improving the commuting experience for people, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has announced the introduction of new metro feeder services. Route MF-43 will run from Konanakunte Cross to Konanakunte Cross via Uttarahalli, Indo-American Hybrid Farm Cross, Kariyanapalya, and Raghuvanahalli Cross. Another route, MF-43A, will also operate from Konanakunte Cross to Konanakunte Cross, covering Raghuvanahalli Cross, …

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 submits Detailed Project Report for Hebbal-Sarjapur metro line in Bengaluru
5 months, 4 weeks ago

BMRCL submits Detailed Project Report for Hebbal-Sarjapur metro line in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has submitted the Detailed Project Report for the 37-kilometre Hebbal-Sarjapur corridor to the Karnataka government for approval. In July 2023, the State budget included a proposal to construct a new metro line between Hebbal and Sarjapur, passing through Agara, Koramangala, and Dairy Circle, at an estimated cost of ₹28,405 crore. Under this plan, 44.65 …

Namma Metro’s Pink Line tunnelling deadline at risk due to rocky terrain challenges
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Namma Metro’s Pink Line tunnelling deadline at risk due to rocky terrain challenges

The Hindu  

The two Tunnel Boring Machines working on the underground section of the Pink Line for the Bengaluru Metro from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara might not meet the tunnelling deadline of August 2024 because of rocky terrain. Tunga and Bhadra, two tunnel boring machines, are excavating the last section of the underground Pink Line. The Pink Line, stretching over 21.26 km …

Bengaluru Metro Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madawara set to open by July-end after five-year delay
7 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madawara set to open by July-end after five-year delay

The Hindu  

The much-awaited Green Line extension of Namma Metro from Nagasandra to Madavara on Tumakuru Road is likely to be operational by the end of July, after a five-year delay. The line will undergo testing over the next two months and is likely to commence operations by the end of July.” “Some minor station and system works, including electrical and signalling …

Metro a misplaced mobility option to suburbs, try Regional Rapid Transit System, say experts
8 months ago

Metro a misplaced mobility option to suburbs, try Regional Rapid Transit System, say experts

The Hindu  

Should the low-capacity, low-speed, hugely expensive Metro rail system be extended to the far-flung suburbs and the adjacent districts of Bengaluru? Vast swathes of the city’s core are yet to get a decent Metro network, but the urge to extend its reach comes at the cost of a very viable alternative: The much-delayed suburban rail system with a clearly established …

In major leap, South Western Railway leases 114 acres land for Bengaluru Suburban Railway project's Corridor-4
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In major leap, South Western Railway leases 114 acres land for Bengaluru Suburban Railway project's Corridor-4

Hindustan Times  

The South Western Railway on Tuesday gave as much as 114.472 acres of land to the long overdue Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project for the construction of its Corridor-4, from Heelalige to Rajanukunte in Bengaluru, making way for huge progress. The Corridor-4 of the Bengaluru suburban rail project is called ‘Kanaka Line’. The Railways handed over the land to the Rail …

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, …

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 …

Vaishnaw urges Karnataka govt to fast-track Bengaluru suburban rail project
9 months, 1 week ago

Vaishnaw urges Karnataka govt to fast-track Bengaluru suburban rail project

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday urged the Karnataka government to speed up the impending Bengaluru suburban railway project. READ | Bengaluru Namma Metro's Phase 3 covering entire ORR to be complete by 2028 "A company called KRIDE, which the state government controls, is doing the Bengaluru suburban railway project. READ | We are planning circular railway network …

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 …

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 …

BMRCL initiates feasibility study for Namma Metro expansion into outskirts
10 months ago

BMRCL initiates feasibility study for Namma Metro expansion into outskirts

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited on February 23 issued bids for consultancy services to prepare a feasibility study report for the expansion of Metro rail corridors into the outskirts of the city. According to BMRCL officials, the feasibility study will evaluate crucial elements such as the choice of trains like Normal Metro, Metrolite or Metro Neo projected ridership, alignment, …

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 …

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