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BMRCL initiates feasibility study for Namma Metro expansion into outskirts

Bengaluru Metro expansion plans include two packages covering 110 km with feasibility studies for new corridors.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Technical snag hits Namma Metro services on Purple Line

According to BMRCL, there was a communication problem in the signalling system between Baiyappanahalli and Garudacharpalya. The snag resulted in slow movement of trains between these stations.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Green Line Nagasandra to Madavara extension likely to be operational by July

Namma Metro’s Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara (formerly Bangalore International Exhibition Center – BIEC) line, on Tumakuru Road might be operational around July.

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

Fixing the mobility mess in Bengaluru

Radha said, “The government should focus on improving the last-mile connectivity to make public transport more attractive.”Bengaluru commuters rely on metro for last-mile connectivity, but inadequate first- and last-mile access has led to increased use of private vehicles. The Shakti scheme and #Personal2Public campaign have been successful in encouraging public…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Lights, camera, action! Namma Metro reopens its premises and trains for film shooting

BMRCL resumes permission for film shooting on its premises, sets guidelines and fees. Kannada films to be charged 25% less. Security deposit of ₹6,00,000, license fee of ₹50,000/hr or ₹6,00,000/day plus taxes. Drone shooting requires special approval with 25% hike in tariff. Govt news channels allowed free of cost.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

First train of Namma Metro’s Yellow Line rolls out from China

The China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation factory in China has rolled out one Namma Metro prototype coach that Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. will deploy on the upcoming Yellow Line, which is likely to be operational in February, 2024

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Agreement signed between BMRCL, Bosch for underground walkway

An agreement was signed on Friday between Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) and Bosch Ltd. to provide direct access from the concourse level of Lakkasandra underground metro station to Bosch premises through an underground walkway for a period of 30 years.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

BMRCL to prepare DPR on expanding metro line to Bidadi: DyCM

D.K. Shivakumar directs BMRCL to prepare DPR for metro expansion to Bidadi. He also wants to rename Bidadi Planning Authority to Greater Bengaluru Development Authority. He aims to provide facilities and jobs to people of Bidadi similar to Bengaluru. He also asked companies to provide jobs to kin of farmers…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Mobile QR group tickets for a maximum of six passengers on Namma Metro from Nov. 16

BMRCL now allows families/groups to avail a 5% discount on token fare by using the Mobile QR ticketing system from Nov 16. Passengers receive one single QR ticket for the group, which must be scanned for each passenger for entry/exit. Smart cards, tokens, day passes, and group tickets are other…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

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

The Namma Metro project envisioned almost two decades before its launch, marked a significant leap in Bengaluru’s transport infrastructure. It was on October 20, 2011, that the first stretch (Reach 1 between Baiyappanahalli and M.G. Road) was opened. Today, it’s India’s second-longest operational network, covering 73.81 km, after the Delhi…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023