Bengaluru metro's Purple Line to face partial disruption on Sunday morning. More details
2 months ago

Bengaluru metro's Purple Line to face partial disruption on Sunday morning. More details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line services will face a partial disruption on Sunday morning due to scheduled maintenance work between MG Road and Cubbon Park metro stations, according to a statement by BMRCL. In its announcement, Namma Metro stated, "BMRCL will be taking up track maintenance works on 19.01.2025 between Cubbon Park and M.G Road Metro stations on the Purple Line. To facilitate the above work, there will be curtailment of metro train services on a section of purple line for three hours from 07:00 am to 10.00 am between Kempegowda Majestic metro station and Indiranagar Metro stations." The statement further added, "In the other sections of the purple line i.e., between Challaghatta & Kempegowda Majestic metro station and Whitefield & Indiranagar Metro stations, the train services will start as usual at 07:00 am as per schedule during the above period.

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More 5-minute frequency trains on Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru
1 week, 2 days ago

More 5-minute frequency trains on Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

After complaints from several commuters about the low frequency of trains resulting in overcrowding, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has advanced the starting time of the five-minute frequency trains from 5.56 p.m. to 3.56 p.m. between ITPL and Mysuru Road on the Purple Line. The five-minute frequency services will run from 3.56 p.m to 8 p.m., and is expected …

Bengaluru Metro Purple Line Services To Be Partially Suspended Tomorrow – Details Inside
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru Metro Purple Line Services To Be Partially Suspended Tomorrow – Details Inside

ABP News  

Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has announced a partial suspension of services on the Purple Line for three hours on Sunday, March 9, to facilitate essential track maintenance work. In a press release, BMRCL stated, “Partial cancellation of Metro Service on 09.03.2025 between Magadi Road & MG Road Metro Stations - Due to Track Maintenance. To facilitate the …

Partial cancellation of metro services on Sunday
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Partial cancellation of metro services on Sunday

The Hindu  

There will be a partial cancellation of metro services on the Purple Line on March 9 between Magadi Road and M.G. The services will not be available for three hours between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. “During the cancellation period, stations such as Cubbon Park, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station, Vidhana Soudha, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Station, Central College, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, …

Bengaluru ORR traffic woes near Sarjapur Road to continue for 45 more days, commuters urge work-from-home
1 month ago

Bengaluru ORR traffic woes near Sarjapur Road to continue for 45 more days, commuters urge work-from-home

Hindustan Times  

Traffic congestion on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road near the Sarjapur Road junction is expected to continue for another 45 days due to ongoing Bengaluru Metro construction work, while disruptions near HSR Layout are set to extend into the weekend, according to an official advisory. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has been carrying out repairs on the flyover near HSR …

Bengaluru Traffic chaos: Metro construction, Aero India Show lead to massive jams on ORR
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Traffic chaos: Metro construction, Aero India Show lead to massive jams on ORR

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday as ongoing metro construction on the Outer Ring Road led to long delays for commuters. The primary congestion points were Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, and HSR Layout, where the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited was carrying out grid installation work. The situation was exacerbated by the ongoing Aero India show in North Bengaluru, which added …

Bengaluru Metro fares hike: CM Siddaramaiah directs BMRCL to tackle ‘abnormal’ ticket price surge in certain sectors
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro fares hike: CM Siddaramaiah directs BMRCL to tackle ‘abnormal’ ticket price surge in certain sectors

Live Mint  

Bengaluru Metro price hike: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday ordered the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited to urgently address the ‘abnormal’ metro ticket price surge in certain sectors. “The way Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has implemented the Bengaluru Metro fare revision has led to anomalies, with fares more than doubling in certain sections. Bengaluru metro fare hike Mint …

Karnataka CM directs roll back of ‘abnormal’ Namma Metro fare hike amid commuter backlash in Bengaluru
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM directs roll back of ‘abnormal’ Namma Metro fare hike amid commuter backlash in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 13, directed Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Managing Director Maheshwar Rao to roll back fare increases where they are ‘abnormal’, emphasising the need to protect commuters’ interests. “The way Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has implemented the Namma Metro fare revision has led to anomalies, with fares more than doubling in certain sections,” the …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro ridership declines by 6% after fare hike: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro ridership declines by 6% after fare hike: Report

Hindustan Times  

The first Monday after Bengaluru Metro's fare hike saw a notable dip in ridership, with the overall footfall standing at 8,28,149, according to a report in Deccan Herald. A look at previous Monday ridership numbers highlights the decline: January 6: 8,61,593 January 13: 7,84,539 January 20: 8,79,537 January 27: 9,09,756 February 3: 8,70,147 With Bengaluru's metro being a crucial mode …

Bengaluru Namma Metro fare hike not limited to 50%, complain many commuters
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro fare hike not limited to 50%, complain many commuters

The Hindu  

As the revised fare structure of Namma Metro came into effect on February 9, 2025, many passengers said they were left shocked. High time BMRCL must Revoke Metro Fare Hike,” said Sreejith S. Pai on X. “Karnataka government, instead of incentivising public transport and discouraging private vehicles, is doing the exact opposite with the Metro Fare Hike. Hike in bus …

Bengaluru Metro Rides Become Costlier By 50% From Today. Check New Fares
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Rides Become Costlier By 50% From Today. Check New Fares

ABP News  

Bengaluru Metro: The Metro rail ride in Bengaluru will be costlier by about 50 per cent as the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited on Saturday effected a hike on the recommendation of the Fare Fixation Committee, which will come into force from Sunday onwards. As per section 37 of the Metro Railway O&M Act, the recommendations made by the Fare …

Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Ticket prices to rise by 50% from February 9 - check latest fares here
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Ticket prices to rise by 50% from February 9 - check latest fares here

Live Mint  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has raised ticket fares for metro services in the city by 50 per cent, from ₹60 to ₹90. Revised metro fares Fare zone Distance Fare F1 0-2 10 F2 2-4 20 F3 4-6 30 F4 6-8 40 F5 8-10 50 F6 10-15 60 F7 15-20 70 F8 20-25 80 F9 25-30 90 F10 >30 …

Here’s where Bengaluru’s longest double decker flyover and metro corridor is coming
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Here’s where Bengaluru’s longest double decker flyover and metro corridor is coming

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to witness a major infrastructure revamp with plans for an extensive double-decker road and metro corridor spanning 32.15 km between JP Nagar and Hebbal. The project, modeled after the Ragigudda-Silk Board stretch, will be the city’s longest flyover and is expected to ease congestion on the western section of the Outer Ring Road, Deccan Herald reported. Deputy …

Deputy CM directs BMRCL to prepare DPR for Namma Metro’s Orange Line extension from Kadabagere
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deputy CM directs BMRCL to prepare DPR for Namma Metro’s Orange Line extension from Kadabagere

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. to prepare a detailed project report for extending the proposed Orange Line — Phase 3 of Namma Metro — from Kadabagere to Tavarekere village. The second corridor of the Orange Line spans 12.5 km from Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road, featuring nine stations.. Somashekar said he had …

Bengaluru metro fare hike put on hold following central government's directive, BJP MP calls it ‘big win’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro fare hike put on hold following central government's directive, BJP MP calls it ‘big win’

Hindustan Times  

In a significant move, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has decided to defer the proposed fare hike, which was initially scheduled to take effect from February 1. Bengaluru metro fare hike halted after central govt;s order. Big win for PM Modi govt: Bengaluru Central MP BJP MP PC Mohan announced the development on social media platform X, stating that …

Bengaluru Commuters Can Breathe Easy As Namma Metro Fare Hike Plan Put On Hold, Says BJP MP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Commuters Can Breathe Easy As Namma Metro Fare Hike Plan Put On Hold, Says BJP MP

ABP News  

The BMRCL’s proposed 45% metro fare hike, set for a February 1 rollout, has been put on hold, BJP MP P Chikkamuni Mohan. He said that the Modi government has asked the Namma Metro, also known as Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, to submit a comprehensive report before making any decision. " BMRCL’s proposed 45% metro fare hike, set for …

Closed portion of Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru may open by July-end
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Closed portion of Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru may open by July-end

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The pending portion of Kamaraj Road, from Cubbon Road towards MG Road, is set to open only by July-end. The MG Road Metro station will have an integration of the Pink Line with the Purple Line, bringing citizens from remote corners of the city to the Central Business District. Anitha B Haddannavar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic West, told …

Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line to face disruption today | Check timings and stations
2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line to face disruption today | Check timings and stations

India TV News  

Bengaluru Metro update: Bengaluru's Namma Metro services will face a partial suspension today due to scheduled maintenance work between MG Road and Cubbon Park metro stations on the Purple Line, according to a statement by Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited. "In the other sections of the purple line i.e., between Challaghatta & Kempegowda Majestic metro station and Whitefield & Indiranagar …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% as BMRCL approves new price hike. More details
2 months ago

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% as BMRCL approves new price hike. More details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Metro commuters are all set to face a significant fare hike, as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has approved a 40-45% increase in ticket prices. Presently, metro fares in Bengaluru range from ₹ 10 to ₹ 60, but with the proposed revision, the maximum fare could climb to ₹ 85. New fare structure likely to be out soon …

Bengaluru: No metro service between Majestic and Indiranagar on Jan 19 for three hours
2 months ago

Bengaluru: No metro service between Majestic and Indiranagar on Jan 19 for three hours

India TV News  

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation on Friday said that there will be no service on a section of the Purple Line of Namma Metro on January 19. Namma Metro's Yellow Line launched Earlier this month, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar launched the first domestically manufactured train set for Namma Metro's Yellow Line. "As we inaugurate Bengaluru …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro to start operations by 4:15 AM on every Monday. Here is why
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro to start operations by 4:15 AM on every Monday. Here is why

Hindustan Times  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has announced an adjustment to its metro service schedule, with trains set to operate from 4:15 AM on Mondays starting January 13. In a statement, Namma Metro said, "The revised timings will ensure passengers have access to metro services as soon as they arrive, easing their commute and saving time." Meanwhile, Bengaluru's Namma Metro …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a significant fare hike for the first time in nearly eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent. The last fare revision in 2017 saw a modest 10-15 per cent increase when the metro network spanned just 43.2 km. This decision follows recommendations from a government-appointed fare fixation …

Namma Metro makes first fare revision in 8 years, proposes 40-45% hike
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Namma Metro makes first fare revision in 8 years, proposes 40-45% hike

India Today  

Bengaluru Metro commuters are staring down a substantial fare hike, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45%, marking the first increase in almost eight years. The committee, which was tasked with reviewing the metro's fare structure, consisted of Justice R Tharani, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Additional Secretary Satinder Pal Singh, and retired Karnataka IAS officer EV Ramana …

Committee recommends Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike amid bus fare controversy: Report
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Committee recommends Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike amid bus fare controversy: Report

Hindustan Times  

Following recent bus fare hikes in Karnataka, a three-member committee tasked with reviewing Bengaluru’s Namma Metro fares has proposed an increase, as reported by Deccan Herald. Bengaluru's Namma Metro fares are likely to be increased. To ensure a balanced approach, the panel analyzed fare structures in metro systems across India and abroad, culminating in a detailed report submitted to the …

First train for Bengaluru yellow line metro ready for dispatch on January 6: Tejasvi Surya
2 months, 3 weeks ago

First train for Bengaluru yellow line metro ready for dispatch on January 6: Tejasvi Surya

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has addressed public frustration over repeated delays in the commencement of the Namma Metro Yellow Line operations, citing the unavailability of trains as the primary cause. Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has faced criticism for failing to meet multiple deadlines for the Yellow Line's launch. As Bengaluru Metro Rail …

First train for Bengaluru yellow line metro ready for dispatch on January 6: Tejasvi Surya
2 months, 3 weeks ago

First train for Bengaluru yellow line metro ready for dispatch on January 6: Tejasvi Surya

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has addressed public frustration over repeated delays in the commencement of the Namma Metro Yellow Line operations, citing the unavailability of trains as the primary cause. Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited has faced criticism for failing to meet multiple deadlines for the Yellow Line's launch. …

Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line set to be launched on Jan 6, will have 18 stations, check other details
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line set to be launched on Jan 6, will have 18 stations, check other details

India TV News  

Bengaluru: After facing roadblocks several times, Bengaluru’s much-waited Namma Metro Yellow Line is all set to begin operations on January 6. Tejasvi Surya on Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Confirming the updates, Lok Sabha MP from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya on Thursday said that the first train is ready and will be dispatched to Bengaluru in the first week of January. …

New Year 2025 Bengaluru Namma Metro Extends Services For December 31 New Year eve
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year 2025 Bengaluru Namma Metro Extends Services For December 31 New Year eve

ABP News  

To accommodate New Year’s Eve celebrations, Namma Metro will run extended services until 2:40 AM on January 1. To handle the surge in commuters who will be out to celebrate New Year's Eve, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited announced that MG Road Metro Station will close at 11 PM on December 31. Commuters can board trains at Trinity and Cubbon …

Bengaluru metro to extend operational timings on New Year night, MG Road station to stay shut after 11
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro to extend operational timings on New Year night, MG Road station to stay shut after 11

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro announced that the metro operations on New Year night will be extended till 2 am for the convenience of commuters. In an announcement, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said, "We are pleased to announce extension of metro train timings on the Purple and Green Lines for the New Year's Eve, 2025. After 11 pm, trains will be …

Bengaluru Metro sees limited progress in 2024; Yellow Line opening delayed again
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro sees limited progress in 2024; Yellow Line opening delayed again

The Hindu  

This year, apart from the opening of a small stretch of the Green Line for public use, there was not much development in Bengaluru’s Namma Metro. Dogged by frequent delays in its projects, the much-anticipated opening of the Yellow Line was also postponed owing to delays in the delivery of rolling stock. While operations for the Yellow Line were initially …

Bengaluru Metro yellow line update: Driverless train sets expected by early 2025 | Check route, project detail
3 months ago

Bengaluru Metro yellow line update: Driverless train sets expected by early 2025 | Check route, project detail

India TV News  

The first driverless train from Bengaluru-based Yellow Line Titagarh Rail Systems Limited is scheduled to arrive in December 2024 or early January 2025. First localised train set by Titagarh nears completion Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited is gearing up for a milestone as Kolkata-based Titagadh Rail Systems Limited is all set to send its first driverless train on the Yellow …

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

Bengaluru metro and other public transport services to operate today amid public holiday
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru metro and other public transport services to operate today amid public holiday

Hindustan Times  

As confusion erupted on the operation of the Bengaluru metro on Wednesday after the Karnataka government declared a public holiday, Namma Metro announced that the metro services will run as usual. In an announcement, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said, “Despite the public holiday declared for the sad demise of former CM Shri S. M. Krishna, #NammaMetro will run as …

Bengaluru metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal gets state cabinet approval: Report
3 months, 2 weeks 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 Metro Phase 3A gets Cabinet nod
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Metro Phase 3A gets Cabinet nod

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday approved Phase 3A of the Bengaluru Metro’s Red Line, linking Sarjapur in southeastern Bengaluru with Hebbal in the north. In June 2024, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited submitted a detailed project report for the 37-km Hebbal-Sarjapur corridor to the State government. The metro line will traverse key areas such as Agara, Koramangala, and Dairy …

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line
3 months, 3 weeks 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’s long-awaited airport line metro to open in two phases by 2026: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s long-awaited airport line metro to open in two phases by 2026: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited plans to open the much-awaited Kempegowda International Airport Terminal–Hebbal section of the Blue Line by mid-2026, Managing Director M Maheshwar Rao has announced. The decision is expected to benefit airport-bound passengers, who can travel to Hebbal and switch to the airport Metro line, bypassing toll taxes for road travel. The line features 30 stations …

Bengaluru metro’s Pink Line to be opened by December 2025; Blue Line to KIA by 2026
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 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 …

Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension
4 months, 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
4 months, 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 Metro's Hebbal-Sarjapur line gets green signal from finance department: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro's Hebbal-Sarjapur line gets green signal from finance department: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to welcome a new metro line linking Sarjapur and Hebbal via the city center, following the state Finance Department's recent approval, Deccan Herald reported. The project, estimated to cost ₹28,405 crore, received Finance Department clearance less than three weeks after the Urban Development Department provided administrative consent. Namma Metro Phase 3A features Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s …

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation

Hindustan Times  

After a 7-year delay, the long-awaited 3.14-km stretch of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Green Line, extending from Nagasandra to Madavara, officially opened for commercial operations on November 7, announced Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. Trains on this new stretch will run every 10 minutes, with services starting as early as 5 amfrom Madavara and ending at 11.00 pm, the BMRCL press …

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth
5 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
5 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 …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report
5 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 …

Bengaluru MPs hop onto Namma Metro to understand peak hour woes
6 months, 2 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 …

Green light for Phase 3 of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project likely to boost property prices by over 30%, say experts
7 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 …

Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14
7 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
7 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 …

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