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Man detained for misbehaving with student on metro skywalk

A 32-year-old man was apprehended by the Namma Metro security staff on Thursday afternoon for misbehaving with a college student on the skywalk connecting the Benniganahalli station on the Purple Line.

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

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

Namma Metro services on the Purple Line were disrupted for around an hour leading to outrage among commuters

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

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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.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

BMRCL conducts trial run on Kengeri- Challaghatta section

Days after conducting the trial run on the much-awaited stretch between the K.R. Puram and Baiyappanahalli metro stations, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Saturday conducted the first trail run on the Kengeri- Challaghatta section of the Purple Line at a speed of 10 kmph.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Purple Line plans worry art chiefs

The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.

Bangkok Post · Apr 14, 2023

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