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Game-changer Metro will see over 500 km network, largest in India in a few years: BMRCL MD

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Managing Director Anjum Parwez threw light on the A to Z of Namma Metro -- from its origins to its near and far future.

published on : 28th May 2023
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Bengaluru's Challaghatta Metro work now on track

With two contentious land issues sorted out, one recently, work is now chugging along steadily on the Rs 499.41-crore depot cum workshop, which forms part of Metro’s Reach-2 Phase-II extension.

published on : 26th May 2023
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Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway ramp poses major risk to pedestrians in front of Challaghatta Metro 

The risk posed to pedestrians was discussed during a high-level meet convened recently between the Public Works department, the NHAI and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

published on : 24th April 2023
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Commuters await BMRCL bridge completion to reduce traffic woes at Tin Factory area

A reliable source told TNIE that with the focus and manpower completely diverted towards the launch of the KR Puram to Whitefield line for the last few months, the bridge work has been paused.

published on : 17th April 2023
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Crucial link to Baiyappanahalli to be ready by June-end: BMRCL MD

BMRCL has put in place a feeder bus system to help the public commute between Baiyappanahalli and KR Puram.

published on : 26th March 2023
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'I am still on cloud nine' lady staffer who gave PM his travel card

Iyer, posted at Baiyappanahalli, said she continued working the rest of the day but was in a state of uncontrollable excitement.

published on : 25th March 2023
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10-member French team looks at Metro Phase-3 funding opportunity

BMRCL MD Anjum Parwez and other top officials gave a presentative on Metro’s network and its upcoming lines Friday morning, after which the team toured the station. 

published on : 18th March 2023
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Whitefield-KR Puram Metro services from March 25?

Meanwhile, sources said BMRCL is keen on starting the operations before the model code of conduct comes into force. 

published on : 14th March 2023
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IISc to inspect safety aspects on Metro lines

Minor accidents involving BMRCL’s barricades and sinkholes too occurred last month.

published on : 11th March 2023
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Metro train to zoom from KR Puram to Whitefield in 22 minutes

BMRCL plans to run train every 12 minutes; expects 1-1.5 lakh ridership daily

published on : 2nd March 2023
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BMRCL invites Metro Rail Safety Commissioner to inspect Whitefield Line after Feb 15

The 2.5 km between K R Puram and Baiyappanahalli of this Reach-1 extension will take a few more months to be completed.

published on : 17th January 2023
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Bengaluru metro pillar crash: HC begins suomoto proceedings against state, BMRCL, BBMP, contractor

Citing the various media reports dated January 11, 2023, on the death of a mother and her son, the court observed that the news reports prompted it to initiate suomoto proceedings over the issues.

published on : 13th January 2023
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Metro pillar mishap: Activists storm BMRCL MD’s office

The activist alleged Kannadi­gas are being denied jobs at Metro sites.

published on : 13th January 2023
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BMRCL to change casting technique on Airport Line

This strategy has been adopted across all projects of Phase-II, he pointed out.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Namma Metro pillar collapse: Helmet prevented husband from hearing wife’s cries

Ironically, the helmet that is meant to be a protective gear for riders and mandated by the authorities, indirectly proved to be a hindrance in preventing their deaths.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Bengaluru metro’s QR system crashes, second incident in a month

The ticket money had been deducted from the accounts but no QR code was generated, said many commuters.

published on : 9th January 2023
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Locality, Ragigudda Metro station for specially-abled on cards

This station is on the elevated RV Road-Bommasandra Line and has a prosthetic Institute and an organisation for the specially-abled in the vicinity.

published on : 9th January 2023
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Bengaluru: Metro passes, foldable bicycles facilities yet to gain momentum

The one-day pass was priced at Rs 150 while the three-day pass cost Rs 350.

published on : 2nd January 2023
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Land impasse of KR Puram Metro stn on ORR line ends

The land was owned by the Railways with a part of it housing the Railway quarters too.

published on : 2nd December 2022
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Bengaluru Metro employees’ union gives strike call from June 4

For the third time within three months, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Employees Union (BMREU) has given a call to stop Metro train operations. 

published on : 19th May 2018
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