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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Hyderabad hot on its heels, Yellow Line gives Bengaluru's Namma Metro breathing room
1 2 3 Bengaluru: Bengaluru's Namma Metro is set to cement its position as the second-largest metro network in India, following the imminent commissioning of its much-anticipated Yellow Line. The new 19-km corridor, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is expected to expand the city's Metro footprint to 96km of operational track — offering a buffer as Hyderabad rapidly scales up its Metro ambitions. The Purple and Green Lines, currently the mainstay of the Bengaluru Metro system, collectively span nearly 77km and serve 69 stations. The East-West Purple Line stretches across 43.5km with 38 stations, while the North-South Green Line covers 33.5km with 31 stations. Together, these lines have been moving an average of 8 lakh passengers daily, a number that is expected to surge significantly once the Yellow Line begins full-scale operations. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru With this expansion, BMRCL not only boosts intra-city connectivity — particularly linking major industrial hubs in the city's south — but also shores up its standing in India's urban mobility leaderboard. Hyderabad catching up While Delhi Metro remains far ahead with a staggering 395-km network (including NCR), it's the battle for second place that has grown more intense. Hyderabad Metro , which currently spans around 69km, has been gaining ground quickly thanks to its efficient operations and growing ridership base. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jennifer Garner's sweet photo on sprawling family farm gets fans talking Watch More Undo As of 2024, Hyderabad clocked in a reported daily ridership of 5.3 lakh and is set to add more corridors under its Phase II expansion. That momentum has placed pressure on BMRCL to keep up the pace — and the Yellow Line might just arrive in time to retain Bengaluru's second-place status, at least for now. More than just numbers The Yellow Line's opening is about more than retaining a rank. It connects tech parks, manufacturing clusters, and dense residential areas in Bengaluru's southern corridor, potentially shifting thousands of commuters off congested roads and onto rail. Transport planners are optimistic that this line will not only absorb a chunk of the city's infamous traffic but also trigger a ripple effect, even as criticism about low frequency owing to just three trains being available rents the air. What's next? Even as the Yellow Line opens, eyes are already on the Pink Line (Gottigere–Nagawara) and Blue Line (Central Silk Board–KR Puram-KIA) corridors, both under construction. Their completion in the next few years could push Bengaluru well past the 170-km mark — assuming projects stay on track. With Hyderabad's ambitions on full throttle, Namma Metro will need to keep building — and fast. EXPANDING HORIZON Metro Total network Delhi (with NCR) 395km Bengaluru (with Yellow line) 96km Hyderabad 69km Ahmedabad 58-59km Kolkata 59km Chennai 54km Source: Metro corporation
Boston Globe
31-07-2025
- Boston Globe
MBTA announces August service suspensions on Blue and Orange Lines along with commuter rail
The MBTA advised riders to budget 'an additional 20 - 30 minutes' for travel between Airport and Wonderland. Orange Line service will be suspended between Wellington and Back Bay during the weekends of August 2 and 3, August 9 and 10, and August 23 and 24, the MBTA said. From Back Bay to North Station, the MBTA encouraged riders to use parallel Green Line service from Copley to North Station. Advertisement 'The MBTA will increase Green Line service during this time to accommodate Orange Line riders,' the authority said. Free shuttle buses will replace service while crews work to 'accomplish signal upgrade work,' the MBTA said. Lowell commuter rail line service will be suspended between North Station and Lowell on the weekends of August 16 and 17 and August 23 and 24, the MBTA said. These suspensions, according to the MBTA, will begin at 'approximately 10 p.m.' on the Fridays before August 16 and 23. Free shuttle buses will run between North Station and Lowell, the MBTA said, except at Winchester Center, where riders are encouraged to board buses at Wedgemere station, the authority said. Fitchburg commuter rail line service will be suspended between North Station and Porter Square during the weekends of August 16 and 17 and August 23 and 24, the MBTA said. Advertisement Shuttle buses will not replace service, and the MBTA encouraged riders to instead travel on the Red and Green Lines. 'We thank riders for their patience as we deliver this important work and for continuing to ride our system,' the MBTA said. Truman Dickerson can be reached at
Dubai Eye
27-07-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Over 395 million rides taken on Dubai public transport in first half of 2025
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that public transport ridership in the city touched 395.3 million during the first half of 2025, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the previous year. That includes Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport means (abras, ferry, water taxi, water bus), e-hail rides, smart car rental, Bus-On-Demand, and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise company taxis). Average daily ridership reached nearly 2.18 million, up from approximately 1.98 million in the first half of 2024. Dubai Metro and taxis recorded the highest share of ridership in the first half of this year, with the Metro accounting for 36.5 per cent and taxis for 26 per cent. Public buses made up 24 per cent of the total. The month of May registered the highest monthly ridership, reaching 68.8 million, while figures for the other months ranged between 61 and 68 million. "Dubai's public transport network has undergone a major transformation, driven by advanced infrastructure and a diverse range of transit options that now form the backbone of mobility for residents and visitors across the emirate. As a result, the share of journeys using public transport and shared mobility has increased from 6 per cent in 2006 to 21.6 per cent in 2024," highlighted Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announces that public transport modes — including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport — along with taxis and shared mobility options, served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025. This represents… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 27, 2025 The RTA added that Dubai Metro users across both the Red and Green Lines reached approximately 143.9 million riders during the first half of 2025. BurJuman station (serving both the Red and Green Lines) registered 8.6 million riders, followed by Al Rigga Station with 6.8 million. Union Station (also serving both lines) came next with 6.6 million riders. On the Red Line, Mall of the Emirates Station recorded the highest ridership after Al Rigga, with 5.6 million riders, followed by Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station with 5.4 million, and Business Bay Station with 5.3 million. On the Green Line, Sharaf DG Station ranked first in ridership, with 5.1 million riders, followed by Baniyas Station with 4.1 million, and Stadium Station with approximately 3.6 million. Dubai Tram transported 4.9 million riders during the first half of this year, while public buses carried 95.7 million riders. The total number of users of all marine transport modes reached 9.7 million. Shared mobility services, including app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses, served 37.6 million riders. Meanwhile, taxi services in Dubai transported 103.5 million riders during the first half of the year.
ARN News Center
27-07-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
Over 395 million rides taken on Dubai public transport in first half of 2025
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that public transport ridership in the city touched 395.3 million during the first half of 2025, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the previous year. That includes Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport means (abras, ferry, water taxi, water bus), e-hail rides, smart car rental, Bus-On-Demand, and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise company taxis). Average daily ridership reached nearly 2.18 million, up from approximately 1.98 million in the first half of 2024. Dubai Metro and taxis recorded the highest share of ridership in the first half of this year, with the Metro accounting for 36.5 per cent and taxis for 26 per cent. Public buses made up 24 per cent of the total. The month of May registered the highest monthly ridership, reaching 68.8 million, while figures for the other months ranged between 61 and 68 million. "Dubai's public transport network has undergone a major transformation, driven by advanced infrastructure and a diverse range of transit options that now form the backbone of mobility for residents and visitors across the emirate. As a result, the share of journeys using public transport and shared mobility has increased from 6 per cent in 2006 to 21.6 per cent in 2024," highlighted Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announces that public transport modes — including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport — along with taxis and shared mobility options, served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025. This represents… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 27, 2025 The RTA added that Dubai Metro users across both the Red and Green Lines reached approximately 143.9 million riders during the first half of 2025. BurJuman station (serving both the Red and Green Lines) registered 8.6 million riders, followed by Al Rigga Station with 6.8 million. Union Station (also serving both lines) came next with 6.6 million riders. On the Red Line, Mall of the Emirates Station recorded the highest ridership after Al Rigga, with 5.6 million riders, followed by Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station with 5.4 million, and Business Bay Station with 5.3 million. On the Green Line, Sharaf DG Station ranked first in ridership, with 5.1 million riders, followed by Baniyas Station with 4.1 million, and Stadium Station with approximately 3.6 million. Dubai Tram transported 4.9 million riders during the first half of this year, while public buses carried 95.7 million riders. The total number of users of all marine transport modes reached 9.7 million. Shared mobility services, including app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses, served 37.6 million riders. Meanwhile, taxi services in Dubai transported 103.5 million riders during the first half of the year.
TAG 91.1
27-07-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Over 395 million rides taken on Dubai public transport in first half of 2025
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that public transport ridership in the city touched 395.3 million during the first half of 2025, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the previous year. That includes Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport means (abras, ferry, water taxi, water bus), e-hail rides, smart car rental, Bus-On-Demand, and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise company taxis). Average daily ridership reached nearly 2.18 million, up from approximately 1.98 million in the first half of 2024. Dubai Metro and taxis recorded the highest share of ridership in the first half of this year, with the Metro accounting for 36.5 per cent and taxis for 26 per cent. Public buses made up 24 per cent of the total. The month of May registered the highest monthly ridership, reaching 68.8 million, while figures for the other months ranged between 61 and 68 million. "Dubai's public transport network has undergone a major transformation, driven by advanced infrastructure and a diverse range of transit options that now form the backbone of mobility for residents and visitors across the emirate. As a result, the share of journeys using public transport and shared mobility has increased from 6 per cent in 2006 to 21.6 per cent in 2024," highlighted Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announces that public transport modes — including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport — along with taxis and shared mobility options, served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025. This represents… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 27, 2025 The RTA added that Dubai Metro users across both the Red and Green Lines reached approximately 143.9 million riders during the first half of 2025. BurJuman station (serving both the Red and Green Lines) registered 8.6 million riders, followed by Al Rigga Station with 6.8 million. Union Station (also serving both lines) came next with 6.6 million riders. On the Red Line, Mall of the Emirates Station recorded the highest ridership after Al Rigga, with 5.6 million riders, followed by Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station with 5.4 million, and Business Bay Station with 5.3 million. On the Green Line, Sharaf DG Station ranked first in ridership, with 5.1 million riders, followed by Baniyas Station with 4.1 million, and Stadium Station with approximately 3.6 million. Dubai Tram transported 4.9 million riders during the first half of this year, while public buses carried 95.7 million riders. The total number of users of all marine transport modes reached 9.7 million. Shared mobility services, including app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses, served 37.6 million riders. Meanwhile, taxi services in Dubai transported 103.5 million riders during the first half of the year.
