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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
BMRCL to start Yellow Line one hour early on August 18
Bengaluru: With Independence day holidays and the weekend drawing large numbers of people out of the city, Bengaluru is bracing for a heavy rush of returning commuters on Monday, August 18. Anticipating increased passenger load, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to start operations on the Yellow Line one hour earlier than usual. On Monday, Yellow Line metro services will commence at 5:00 a.m., instead of the routine 6:30 a.m. start. The first trains will depart simultaneously from RV Road and Bommasandra Dalmia Electronics City stations, covering commuters traveling between central Bengaluru and the bustling IT corridor. Officials clarified that this advance schedule is a special arrangement only for Monday. From Tuesday, August 19, services will revert to the regular 6:30 a.m. start on the Yellow Line. Meanwhile, metro services on the Purple Line and Green Line will continue as usual, beginning at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, ensuring city-wide connectivity for early commuters. Stretching 19.15 km, the Yellow Line connects RV Road to Bommasandra, linking Bengaluru's central neighborhoods with the IT hub of Electronics City. With 16 stations along the route, the line also offers interchanges with the **Green, Pink, and Blue lines, boosting connectivity across the metro network. Notably, Jayadeva Hospital station, one of the stops on this line, has earned recognition as the tallest and largest metro station in Bengaluru, adding to the corridor's significance. BMRCL officials noted in a statement on social media that the early service aims to ease the return rush of office-goers, students, and travelers, ensuring smoother commuting after the extended holiday break.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Double-decker flyover: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd yet to get Rs 450cr from state
Bengaluru: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is yet to receive the Rs 450 crore reimbursement promised by the state govt in 2017-18 for the Yellow Line's double-decker flyover between Ragigudda and Central Silk Board. The design change was approved on the assurance that the govt would bear the cost of the road flyover component. The city's first double-decker flyover — built after demolishing the Jayadeva flyover — took years to complete. In July 2024, BMRCL partially opened the 5km road flyover from Ragigudda to Silk Board, including ramps built around the Silk Board junction, for motorists travelling towards Silk Board. According to sources, BMRCL has repeatedly sought reimbursement, including during high-power committee (HPC) meetings, but funds haven't been released. In Namma Metro projects, the state and central govts share costs, but road components within Metro projects fall under the state's responsibility. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru Despite the pending payment, the state govt wants BMRCL to build 45km of double-decker flyovers under Phase III. The proposed stretches include Hebbal to JP Nagar 4th Phase along Outer Ring Road and Hosahalli to Kadabagere on Magadi Road. Phase III of Namma Metro is estimated to cost Rs 15,611 crore, with an additional Rs 9,000 crore required for the road flyovers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate Rs 8,916 crore for the project. Urban mobility experts argue that road flyovers don't reduce congestion and instead encourage private vehicle use, whereas Metro expansion should be prioritised to strengthen public transport. A source said, "The issue of reimbursement of expenses incurred towards execution of the road flyover as part of the Metro project has been going on for a long time. In the recent meeting, the issue was discussed in the HPC. It was noted that the work has helped ease traffic congestion for vehicles heading towards Silk Board and for those crossing from there towards HSR Layout and Hosur Road. The urban development department will take up the matter with the finance department for reimbursement. " Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru MPs against transfer of Hebbal land to private firm
BENGALURU: Bengaluru MPs strongly opposed the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board's (KIADB) reported move to transfer 45 acres of land in Hebbal, originally intended for a multi-modal transit hub by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), to a private tourism company. Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, in a post on Thursday, urged KIADB not to sell the land 'meant for the public' to private builders. He said BMRCL is prepared to pay Rs 551.15 crore for the land to construct a hub integrating three Metro lines with a suburban rail station. Mohan alleged the land was being undervalued at Rs 12.10 crore per acre, compared to a market rate of Rs 60 crore, and described the deal as the 'Hebbal Land Scam.' Bengaluru North MP and Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje also wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday, reiterating her opposition to reducing the BMRCL's land share. She said the site is one of the last large parcels available in the area, critical for easing traffic congestion, linking industrial hubs in North Bengaluru, and integrating Metro, suburban rail, and the BMTC services. Karandlaje urged the CM to ensure the land remains with the BMRCL 'in the best interest of future urban mobility and Bengaluru's long-term transport needs.' The opposition comes amid reports that the KIADB has initiated the process of issuing a demand notice to a private entity for compensating the original landowners, and that the state government has decided to hand over nearly 35 acres of the prime Hebbal land, acquired two decades ago for public infrastructure development, to private real estate players at an allegedly cheap price of Rs 12 crore per acre.
