The Latest Breaking News from Baiyappanahalli

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

Sex determination racket: One more nurse arrested from Mysuru

Baiyappanahalli police arrest 11th person in sex determination racket: Usha Rani, a nurse from Mysuru private hospital, was conducting abortions on Puttaraju's instructions without the hospital's knowledge.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 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

CMRS gives green signal for metro service from K.R. Pura to Baiyappanahalli stretch

CMRS approves K.R. Pura-Baiyappanahalli stretch of Namma Metro. CMRS to inspect Kengeri-Challaghatta section on Sept 29. Both stretches likely to be opened for commercial operation in Oct. Opening of these sections will complete the 44-km Purple Line connecting Whitefield to Challaghatta. 8,000 passengers daily to benefit from feeder services.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

CMRS completes inspection of Baiyappanahalli to Krishnarajapura metro line

CMRS completes safety inspection of eagerly awaited Baiyappanahalli-K.R. Pura section of Namma Metro. BMRCL expects commercial operations to begin by month end. CMRS to inspect Kengeri-Challaghatta section next week. Purple Line to be fully operational after both sections open to public. 8,000 passengers daily use BMTC feeder services to reach…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Namma Metro service between Krishnarajapura and Garudacharpalya stations to be curtailed on September 21

Namma Metro train services between Krishnarajapura and Garudacharpalya stations will be curtailed for the whole day on September 21 due to the safety inspection of the newly constructed line between Baiyappanahalli and Krishnarajapura stations by Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle), the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) announced…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Baiyappanahalli metro station gets additional escalator to address increasing passenger flow

BMRCL installs extra escalator at Baiyappanahalli station to address increasing passenger flow. CMRS to inspect both stretches of Purple Line for commercial operations. Relief for commuters as new escalator expected to ease congestion.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Namma Metro announces additional trips between Majestic and M.G. Road metro stations on weekdays

BMRCL adds additional trips b/w Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, Majestic & Mahatma Gandhi Rd metro stations on weekdays to ease congestion. Passengers travelling beyond Mahatma Gandhi Rd towards Baiyappanahalli should alight at Mahatma Gandhi Rd & board subsequent train. Daily ridership of Namma Metro surpasses 6,67,000 passengers.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Metro’s Purple Line services to be affected between August 17 and 29

To facilitate testing of signalling systems between the Kengeri and Challaghatta, as well as THE Baiyappanahalli and Krishnarajapura sections on the Purple line, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced curtailment of metro services in different sections on various dates for August

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Bengaluru Metro conducts load testing on Open Web Girder with sandbags to simulate full passenger capacity

BMRCL begins load test of Open Web Girder (OWG) between Baiyappanahalli and Benniganahalli metro stations in Bengaluru to ensure structural stability of OWG

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023