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Bengaluru Metro rail fines: From playing music to sitting on coach floors, you may have to pay Rs 2,500 for these violations in Namma Metro

Namma Metro commuters can now be fined up to Rs 2,500 for playing music or videos on speaker, watching content without earphones, and other disruptive behaviour. Here's a look at the new rules and the revised penalties.

The Economic Times

Bengaluru rain update: Bangalore braces for intense showers, thunderstorms and strong winds as IMD issues yellow alert till May 24

Bengaluru rain today: Bengaluru is facing intense pre-monsoon showers, with a yellow alert issued for thunderstorms and lightning. Heavy rainfall on Thursday caused widespread waterlogging, uprooted trees, and disrupted Metro services, leaving commuters stranded. The weather is expected to remain unstable for three days, with the Southwest Monsoon anticipated to…

The Economic Times

Namma Metro Yellow Line trial electrification: BMRCL issues warning against entering the viaduct

Bangalore Metro Rain Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has issued a warning against entering the viaduct in the wake of the trial electrification of the Namma Metro Yellow Line on May 18.

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Bengaluru Metro Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madawara set to open by July-end after five-year delay

The much-awaited Green Line extension of Namma Metro from Nagasandra to Madavara on Tumakuru Road is likely to be operational by the end of July, after a five-year delay.

The Hindu

BMRCL penalising commuters overstaying at stations

BMRCL penalizes commuters exceeding 20 minutes at a station, sparking surprise and outrage among passengers.

The Hindu

Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to deliver the first set of coaches for Bengaluru metro’s yellow line by August 2024

BMRCL awaits delivery of coaches from TRSL for Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line, aiming for completion by February 2025.

The Hindu

BMRCL gears up for Phase III expansion: Geotechnical investigation to start soon

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, in its stride towards expanding its network, is set to embark on the Phase III expansion project. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials said that the commencement of geotechnical investigation for the upcoming phase, aimed at ensuring the stability and efficacy of the metro infrastructure,…

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Metro train drivers told to slow down on curved stretches

BMRCL slows down Metro trains on Purple Line for safety reasons, causing frustration among commuters.

The Hindu

Namma Metro: Underground tunnel work on Pink Line 95% complete

Bengaluru's Pink Line of Namma Metro nears completion with 95% of tunnelling done, set to open in 2025.

The Hindu

Bengaluru’s metro woes amid Lok Sabha elections: Political parties spar over future course of metro; commuters angry at delay

Citizens of Bengaluru are unhappy this election season owing to the delays in metro construction and in the opening of the new Yellow Line stretch, and the traffic chaos caused by ongoing construction works.

The Hindu

Bengaluru traffic police temporarily halt BMRCL’s Bannerghatta Road partial closure proposal over notification issue

Bengaluru Traffic Police halts BMRCL's plan to close Bannerghatta Road for metro construction, awaiting official notification.

The Hindu

Bannerghatta Road to be partially closed for a year from April 1 for metro work in Bengaluru

BMRCL announces partial closure of Bannerghatta Road near Lakkasandra for metro construction, causing traffic disruptions for one year.

The Hindu

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Bengaluru Metro takes swift action to enhance safety measures following suicide incident

In the wake of a suicide incident at the Attiguppe metro station, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has swiftly implemented a series of proactive measures aimed at preventing any recurrence of such incidents within the metro premises.

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Bengaluru | FoB between Krishnarajapuram railway station and K.R. Pura metro station facing three-month delay

Foot-over-bridge between Krishnarajapuram railway station and K.R. Pura Metro station faces three-month delay in completion.

The Hindu

BMRCL extends train services for IPL; trains to run early for Bidadi marathon

Bengaluru BMRCL extends train services for Bidadi Half Marathon and IPL cricket matches, offering convenient travel options.

The Hindu

Demand soars for Platform Screen Doors in Bengaluru Metro stations following tragic incidents

Bengaluru commuters advocate for Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) at Metro stations to prevent accidents and ensure passenger safety.

The Hindu

What is Bengaluru metro’s driverless train, bought from a Chinese company

The inaugural driverless prototype train for Bengaluru metro’s upcoming Yellow Line, a 19-km route linking R.V. Road and Bommasandra near Electronics City, is expected to be operational by the end of this year.

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Karnataka government scraps Electric Bike Taxi Scheme citing safety concerns and misuse

According to the report from a committee led by the Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the bike taxi scheme had fallen short of achieving its intended outcomes.

The Hindu

Bengaluru: Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months

The first set of prototype six coach metro trains, which arrived at Hebbagodi metro depot from China on February 14, is now undergoing multiple tests, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL).

The Hindu

Namma Metro to run driverless trains with drivers initially

Bengaluru Metro's first driverless train to operate with drivers initially, undergoing tests before transitioning to full driverless operation.

The Hindu

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Farmer denied entry into Bengaluru Metro over ‘improper’ attire, and more

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WATCH | Farmer denied entry into Namma Metro over ‘inappropriate attire’, BMRCL dismisses supervisor after viral video sparks outrage

A farmer was denied Namma Metro access over ‘unsuitable’ attire, sparking outrage and leading to a BMRCL security supervisor's dismissal.

The Hindu

Majestic-Garudacharpalya metro route to get train every three minutes during peak hours from Feb. 26

BMRCL introduces short-loop train services on Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line during morning peak hours.

The Hindu

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.

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