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Hans India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Bengaluru Metro Sets New Ridership Record Amid RCB Victory Celebrations
On June 4, 2025, Bengaluru Metro achieved an all-time high in daily ridership, recording 9.6 lakh boardings. Thanks to the RCB victory celebrations, as passengers in huge numbers opted for the metro to witness the cricketers. This time it broke its earlier record of 9.17 lakh set on August 14, 2024. Purple and Green Lines See Ridership Surge During RCB Festivities As per BMRCL data: The Purple Line saw 4.7 lakh boardings Green Line handled 2.8 lakh commuters Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Majestic Interchange saw 2.03 lakh users The spike is directly linked to the public turnout for Royal Challengers Bangalore's felicitation ceremony. Metro authorities have temporarily shut down two central stations - Cubbon Park Station and Dr BR Ambedkar Vidhana Soudha Station - due to overcrowding. These closures began at 4:30 PM as a precaution against overcrowding during the RCB event at Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ticketing Services Suspended at Key Stations During the temporary shutdown, QR code ticketing and token vending machines at both closed stations were cancelled or suspended. This move was made to manage crowd flow and safety. Services resumed by 8:30 PM. The Namma Metro now spans 73 kilometers, including: Purple Line: Challaghatta to Whitefield (42.17 km, 37 stations) Green Line: Nagasandra to Silk Institute (30 km, 29 stations) 💸 Post-Fare Hike Dip in Daily Ridership Reversed Temporarily After the February 9 fare hike of up to 71%, daily ridership dropped by nearly one lakh. Previously, weekday boardings averaged 8.5 lakh. The June 4 spike appears to be an exception tied to the event-driven crowd, not a long-term recovery trend.
Hans India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bengaluru Metro Phase 3A: Sarjapur–Hebbal Red Line Faces Cost Review by Centre
The metro line from Sarjapur to Hebbal, known as the Red Line under Phase 3A of the Bengaluru Metro project, is facing fresh challenges. With an estimated cost of ₹28,405 crore, this line is being dubbed the most expensive metro project in the city's history. As a result, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has been instructed to re-evaluate the project. Central Government Raises Concerns Over Cost of Sarjapur–Hebbal Metro Line According to initial estimates, the cost per kilometer of this corridor could be as high as ₹776.3 crore. The central government has expressed concern over this high per-kilometer cost, which is significantly above national benchmarks. Hence, a more thorough assessment of the project is now required. Re-evaluation by Independent Experts Even though Phase 3A was approved by the state cabinet in December 2024, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is now carefully scrutinizing the project's cost. The Ministry believes that the projected cost exceeds acceptable standards. New Cost Evaluation Standards The revised cost estimates for metro projects now depend on 13 key factors, including alignment and construction, station buildings, power and traction systems, signaling, depots, train sets, etc. In particular, challenges in tunneling and fluctuations in equipment supply have been identified as reasons for cost escalation. Expert Report Expected in Three Months A report by independent experts is expected to be submitted to the central government within three months. Based on this report, a decision will be made regarding whether to approve Phase 3A as is, or propose modifications. This could lead to delays in the expected central clearance, which was originally anticipated by December 2025. The project completion deadline remains 2031. Costly Features of the Underground Metro Section Around 14.44 km of Phase 3A is planned to be underground. Construction costs for underground stations, tunnels, power systems, depots, and traction systems significantly increase the overall cost per kilometer. Typically, underground platforms are 240 meters long, but there is a proposal to reduce this to 190–200 meters to save on civil construction expenses. Speculations Regarding Tunnel Route Some recent statements by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sparked speculation that the route alignment might be changed. However, two senior BMRCL officials have clearly denied any such changes, affirming that the alignment remains intact — from Sarjapur to Iblur (14 km) and Agara to Koramangala 3rd Block (2.45 km) as originally planned. Double-Deck Flyovers According to officials, the changes mentioned by the Deputy CM refer only to the double-deck flyovers included in the Phase 3A plan. These flyovers are limited to elevated segments and do not affect the overall metro alignment in any way. With inputs from GoodRetruns.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Metro home guard reunites passenger with lost gold and cash in 30 minutes: Report
In a reassuring instance of efficiency, a Bengaluru Metro passenger who accidentally left behind a bag containing gold jewellery, cash, and personal documents at a Green Line station got it back in less than 30 minutes, thanks to prompt action of a home guard on duty. According to a report by Indian Express, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Mahakavi Kuvempu Road Metro station, when Nivedita Bhat, a commuter travelling toward Silk Institute, forgot her bag on a bench at Platform 2. The bag, which held valuable belongings, including a nuptial chain worth nearly ₹2 lakh, cash amounting to over ₹2,000, identity documents, cards, and a basic mobile phone, was noticed by Manjulamma, a 40-year-old home guard posted at the platform, the report added. (Also Read: Bengaluru metro updates: Purple Line services restored after glitch at Whitefield metro station) Spotting the unattended bag around 12.45 pm, the guard quickly secured it and informed Assistant Security Officer, who then contacted the Station Controller Gavaskar Naik. Upon inspecting the contents, the officials realised the bag held significant valuables. The mobile phone inside, though a basic feature phone without a SIM, was still active, allowing the team to access saved contacts. Using the contact number of a friend saved on the device, BMRCL officials managed to inform Nivedita, who was then asked to return to the station and reclaim her belongings. The quick turnaround was made possible by BMRCL's well-defined lost-and-found protocol, officials said. 'Our staff acted swiftly and responsibly. The commuter's bag was safely handed over within half an hour,' a BMRCL spokesperson noted. Manjulamma, originally from Turuvukere in Tumkur district, has served as a home guard with BMRCL for four years, the report further added. BMRCL officials say that bags, jewellery, gadgets, and laptops rank among the most commonly misplaced items on the Metro network. (Also Read: Karnataka sees rise in Covid-19 cases: Government issues fresh advisory for public caution)
NDTV
23-05-2025
- NDTV
Man Who Uploaded Photos Of Women In Bengaluru Metro On Instagram Arrested
The man who was allegedly behind the Instagram handle which shared photographs of women commuters on the Bengaluru Metro network has been taken into custody. A first information report (FIR) was registered on Wednesday and, sources said, the man behind the account Bangalore Metro Clicks (@metro_chicks) was taken into custody on Friday and is being questioned. He has been identified as Diganth - from Haveri in Karnataka - and was picked up from the Peenya area of Bengaluru. Show Full
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Indian Express
Alert Bengaluru Metro home guard reunites passenger with lost bag of valuables in just 30 minutes
A Bengaluru Metro passenger who lost her bag containing gold, cash, and personal belongings at a station on the Green Line received it back within 30 minutes on Friday, thanks to a home guard's quick action. As per the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Nivedita Bhat, who boarded a train towards Silk Institute from platform 2 of Mahakavi Kuvempu Road Metro station, inadvertently left her bag on a chair at the station. Manjulamma, a 40-year-old home guard with BMRCL who was stationed at the platform, noticed the unattended bag around 12.45 pm and secured it while promptly alerting assistant security officer Dhruvacharya, who escalated the matter to station controller Gavaskar Naik. On inspecting the bag, BMRCL officials discovered valuable items, including a nuptial chain worth approximately Rs 2 lakh, over Rs 2,000 in cash, an Aadhaar card, a feature phone without a SIM card, and credit and debit cards. 'Demonstrating quick thinking, the officials accessed the phone, which was in active mode, and retrieved the contact number of Bhat's friend. The officials contacted the friend, who informed Bhat to return to the…station,' a BMRCL official explained. Manjulamma, who hails from a town called Turuvukere in Tumkur district, has been associated with BMRCL as a home guard for the last four years, officials added. In 2023, BMRCL had auctioned 6,354 unclaimed items from 2018 to 2023, generating Rs 7.4 lakh. These included water bottles, helmets, lunch boxes, bags, and umbrellas, with 1,402 items from the Purple Line and 4,952 from the Green Line. Electronic gadgets, like phones, were handed over to the police for safety. BMRCL's lost-and-found process is systematic. Items are held at stations for 24 hours before being transferred to Yeshwanthpur or Baiyappanahalli stations. Passengers can report losses via the 'Grievance' section on BMRCL's website, providing item details and contact information. Unclaimed items are auctioned every six months, with details posted online for transparency. Frequently lost items include bags, jewellery, phones, and laptops, officials said. Sanath Prasad is a senior sub-editor and reporter with the Bengaluru bureau of Indian Express. He covers education, transport, infrastructure and trends and issues integral to Bengaluru. He holds more than two years of reporting experience in Karnataka. His major works include the impact of Hijab ban on Muslim girls in Karnataka, tracing the lives of the victims of Kerala cannibalism, exploring the trends in dairy market of Karnataka in the aftermath of Amul-Nandini controversy, and Karnataka State Elections among others. If he is not writing, he keeps himself engaged with badminton, swimming, and loves exploring. ... Read More
