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New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
CMRS begins inspection of Metro Yellow Line; final nod expected soon
BENGALURU: The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) began inspecting the long-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro, which stretches 19.15 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, on Tuesday. The inspection follows the receipt of the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) report by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), marking a key milestone before commissioning. On the first day, the CMRS covered Reach 5 and completed a fourth of the inspection. BMRCL Chief Public Relations Officer Yashwant Chavan said, 'The inspection will be completed in the next 3-4 days,' adding that once the CMRS clears the line, final authorisation for passenger services will be granted. When asked about which stations would become operational, he said, 'That will be decided after the CMRS gives its authorisation report.' The CMRS inspection is the final step before the Yellow Line becomes operational, bringing the long-delayed project closer to reality. Originally set for completion in 2021, the project has faced multiple delays over the years. Commenting on the delay, Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan said, 'CMRS inspection of the Yellow Line began on Tuesday, three years after BMRCL missed its 2021 deadline. With 16 stations from RV Road to Bommasandra, it is crucial for ORR commuters. But 10 MDs in 22 years slowed progress. Namma Metro deserves steady hands, not shifting chairs.' BMRCL holds stakeholder meetings for Phase 3 Metro The BMRCL has been conducting environmental stakeholder consultations for its proposed Phase-3 Metro and Double Decker Project, covering Corridor I (JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura Cross) and Corridor II (Hosahalli to Kadabagere Cross) since Monday. In the meetings, officials confirmed that 6,700 trees would be affected by the project, revised from the earlier estimate of around 11,000, following on-ground inspection.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Namma Metro Yellow Line nears commercial launch
Bengaluru: Bengaluru'slong-awaited Yellow Line of the Namma Metro, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is finally nearing commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the city's expanding metro infrastructure. Sources indicate that the official inauguration is likely to take place in August, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to flag off the service. Stretching over 19.15 kilometers, the Yellow Line is currently awaiting its final safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), whose inspection is scheduled between July 22 and 25. While most technical certifications are in place—including the crucial Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) for the signalling systems—the green light from CMRS will be the final step before the line becomes operational. The ISA certification, essential for Metro safety protocols, has already been granted to the Yellow Line's signalling partner Siemens India Ltd in collaboration with Siemens AG and a government agency from Italy. With this, the only remaining requirement is the CMRS's inspection report, which will evaluate key elements like tracks, viaducts, signalling, station amenities, and infrastructure readiness. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is reportedly considering three operational strategies, which include full-service across all 16 stations, a shorter run between RV Road and Bommasandra with select stops, or operations limited between Bommasandra and Central Silk Board. Currently, BMRCL has three trains ready for deployment, with a fourth undergoing testing and likely to arrive by July 28. Preparations for the inauguration are already in motion, with BMRCL engaging a private firm to create a promotional documentary featuring drone visuals of the route and its modern amenities. This is expected to be showcased during the launch event in early August. The Yellow Line passes through prominent locations such as Bommasandra, Electronic City, Central Silk Board, BTM Layout, and Jayadeva Hospital, promising to ease commute for thousands of daily travelers in the city's southern tech corridor. With its launch, Bengaluru inches closer to a fully integrated metro network aimed at reducing traffic congestion and boosting public transportation efficiency.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Finally, Namma Metro's Yellow Line gets ISA clearance
BENGALURU: Namma Metro's Yellow Line has finally received the much-awaited Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) report, which now allows the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) to call for a Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) inspection. The certification was issued by an Italian state-run agency in collaboration with Siemens India Ltd–Siemens AG, the signalling contractor for the Yellow Line, on Thursday. The ISA report was delayed due to technical glitches discovered during the review of key datasets, which required software updates. Without this report, the BMRCL could not proceed with the mandatory CMRS inspection. Confirming the development, BMRCL Chief Public Relations Officer Yashwant Chavan told TNIE, 'We have received the ISA report. Following this, we will be going forward with the next step to call the CMRS for inspection.' Former BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao had earlier said that the Yellow Line was likely to be launched by August 15. SURYA SEEKS CENTRE'S INTERVENTION TO FAST-TRACK YELLOW LINE LAUNCH Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya met Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi on Friday, and sought his intervention to fast-track the commissioning of Namma Metro's Yellow Line. In the meeting, Surya requested the minister that the submission of the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) report be expedited for early approval from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), and inauguration of the long-pending Yellow Line. Surya also stressed the need for greater support for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) across Indian cities and called for sustained funding towards public transport systems. 'We must prioritise moving people over cars,' he said, adding that India should aim to have at least five cities among the world's most livable cities in the next decade. The MP also pitched for standardisation of Metro trains across the country. He said uniformity in train design would facilitate interoperability, reduce delivery timelines, and build global-scale manufacturing capacity within India. The Yellow Line, a key stretch under Phase 2 of Namma Metro, was initially expected to be operational by mid-2023.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited gets new managing director
Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, operator of , has got a new managing director: Senior IAS officer Ravishankar J. BBMP chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao M, who was holding additional charge of MD, BMRCL, was relieved of the charge. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The new MD takes charge at a time when BMRCL is facing multiple challenges. The new MD is tasked with commissioning the 19-km Yellow Line, for which several deadlines were set in the past two years and missed. BMRCL is hopeful of opening the line with three sets of trains by Aug 15. CMRS inspection likely in next week The crucial safety inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) is likely to happen next week. A senior BMRCL official said, "We have received the crucial Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certification for the driverless train and signalling systems on the new line. We are currently reviewing documents before submitting them to CMRS. The inspection is likely to take place next week." The line can be opened only after safety clearance from CMRS. Aug 15 deadline likely to missed Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya, in a social media post, said according to BMRCL, they may not achieve Aug 15 deadline. "Last I spoke to BMRCL on June 17, they said Aug 15 may be difficult." Meanwhile, the MP met Union minister for housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) Manohar Lal, seeking his intervention for early CMRS clearance and early commissioning of the line.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru's Yellow Line Metro gets crucial safety clearance, opening expected soon: Report
Bengaluru's long-awaited Yellow Line is finally nearing its launch, with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) receiving a critical safety certification for its train and signalling systems. The certification was issued by Italcertifer, a state-owned Italian firm tasked with evaluating the safety of the system. (PTI File) According to a report by Deccan Herald, the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), mandatory for driverless train operations, was submitted to BMRCL on Thursday evening. The certification was issued by Italcertifer, a state-owned Italian firm tasked with evaluating the safety of the system. 'We'll go through the report and then submit it to the CMRS,' an official with direct knowledge of the matter told DH. The ISA certification had faced delays due to software glitches in the signalling system developed by Siemens India Limited in collaboration with Siemens AG, the report further added. These glitches affected datasets that control key train operations. Engineers had to fix and field-test the software before re-verification, which pushed back the timeline. (Also Read: Bengaluru man lures 9-year-old with ice cream, held for sexual assault inside bakery: Report) The BMRCL adheres to Safety Integrity Level 4, the highest standard in metro rail safety, and required the ISA clearance before seeking a statutory inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). The CMRS for the Southern Circle, AM Chowdhary, is expected to conduct a detailed inspection of the Yellow Line, including its tracks, stations, viaducts, and other infrastructure, later this month. The inspection process will likely span three to four days. Once the CMRS report is submitted, typically within a week and often with conditions, BMRCL will work on meeting those requirements before requesting clearance from the state government. The final approval will also involve the union government, a joint partner in the Namma Metro project. In early July, BMRCL Managing Director M Maheshwar Rao had announced that the Yellow Line was expected to open by August 15. Currently, the metro authority has three trains ready to operate on the line, with a fourth trainset expected to be dispatched from Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) by the fourth week of July. TRSL is expected to supply two new trains per month starting in September, with all 15 trainsets to be delivered by March 2025, the publication reported. (Also Read: Woman killed, four injured as BMTC electric bus rams into canteen in Peenya)
