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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.

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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.

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Bengaluru metro authorities take action against social media influencer for causing disturbance

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) recently took action against a social media influencer, who was causing disturbance on metro trains, by booking a case and penalizing him.

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Bengaluru metro conducts mock drill on CBRN attack in underground metro station

BMRCL organised a mock exercise to prepare for CBRN attacks, involving NDRF, SDRF, police, health services & public.

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Commuters seek connectivity between Satellite bus stop and Deepanjali Nagar metro station

Commuters appeal to BMRCL & RTCs to establish seamless link between Satellite Bus Stop & Deepanjali Nagar metro station to improve last-mile connectivity.

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Metro service on Purple Line disrupted for 15 minutes

The metro service on the Purple Line was disrupted for around 15 minutes on Monday evening after a woman dropped her mobile phone on the tracks in Indiranagar metro station.

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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…

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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.

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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

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Families, groups to benefit as Bengaluru Metro to extend QR ticketing to multiple passengers soon

BMRCL to soon allow one mobile QR ticket to accommodate multiple people, providing convenience to families and groups. Namma Metro smart cards and QR-based tickets offer 5% discount on fare. Commuters urge BMRCL and BMTC to establish unified ticketing system for seamless travel.

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Metro services between M.G. Road and Baiyappanahalli to be affected on Sunday morning

Bengaluru's Namma Metro services to start at 9 a.m. on Nov 5 (Sun) instead of 7 a.m. due to maintenance work. Metro service on other sections to run as per schedule from 7 a.m. BMRCL statement.

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

The newly-opened 43.49 km stretch of the Namma Metro has had a significant positive impact on Bengaluru’s traffic scenario, but there are several more issues to be sorted.

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As airport footfall increases, calls for Bengaluru airport–Majestic suburban rail grow louder

In June 2021, K-RIDE decided to deprioritise the project as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) had already initiated the tender process for its airport line. Consequently, K-RIDE opted to focus on developing other unconnected routes instead, according to sources in K-RIDE.

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BMRCL officials visit China to inspect Bengaluru metro Yellow Line coaches

BMRCL officials visit CRRC factory in China to facilitate transit of metro coaches. CRRC has partnered with Titagarh Wagons to supply remaining coaches from Sept. R.V. Road - Bommasandra line of Namma Metro to become operational by Dec 2023, benefiting many.

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The issues in navigating Bengaluru

Metro commuters were thrilled to experience a seamless journey between Challaghatta and Whitefield, the city’s IT hub. Following the introduction of the Purple Line, Namma Metro has experienced a notable increase of 80,000 passengers.

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

On Friday, Namma metro completes its 12th anniversary since the inauguration of its first operational stretch in 2011, Reach 1, connecting M.G. Road to Baiyappanahalli. This marked a significant moment in the city’s public transport history then, as it represented the commencement of the first mass rapid transit system

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Hoysala patrol vehicles to respond in 7.15 minutes, and more

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

The long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta #NammaMetro Purple Line commenced operations on Oct 9, seamlessly connecting the eastern and western parts of #Bengaluru. The total stretch of 43.49 km takes approximately 76 minutes with a fixed end-to-end fare of ₹60

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Bengaluru: Entire purple line of Namma Metro from Challghatta to Whitefield will be opened from Monday

BENGALURU: Bengalureans have a reason to cheer. After intense public pressure, the entire purple line from Challaghatta to Kadugodi (Whitefield) will be opened for commercial operations from Monday (October 9). The two-missing links of the line, Challaghatta – Kengeri and K R Pura – Byappanahalli will be opened without any…

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Namma Metro services disrupted on green line after RRV gets jammed at Rajajinagar

Tech snag at Rajajinagar Metro station disrupts Green line services in Bengaluru. BMRCL running single line ops b/w Yeshwanthpur-Mantri Square-Sampige Rd. BMTC running extra buses b/w Yeshwanthpur-Majestic. Purple line & Nagasandra-Yeshwanthpur-Mantri Square-Sampige Rd-Silk Institute running as usual. No update from BMRCL on when ops will resume.

The Times of India

Karnataka Bandh: City buses and metro services see drop in ridership

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Bandh called by pro-Kannada organizations and others made an impact on city bus services of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

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