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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Metro becomes lifeline: Liver transported via Namma Metro for transplant in landmark operation
In a groundbreaking move, Bengaluru's Namma Metro was used to transport a human liver for transplant, significantly reducing travel time and setting a precedent for urban medical emergencies. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) executed the operation in coordination with medical personnel and security teams, making the city only the second in India after Hyderabad, to utilise metro services for organ transport. Bengaluru's Namma Metro facilitated a organ transport from Whitefield to Rajarajeshwari Nagar. Also Read - Accused's digital skills baffle Bengaluru police in 13-year-old boy's kidnap-murder case: Report How Namma Metro facilitated the organ transportation? The liver, retrieved from a donor at Vydehi Hospital in Whitefield, began its journey at 8:38 pm on Friday. It was first taken by ambulance to the nearby Whitefield metro station. There, a team consisting of a doctor and seven support staff coordinated closely with BMRCL officials. An Assistant Security Officer (ASO) facilitated documentation and ensured all safety protocols were in place. At 8:42 pm, the liver was placed aboard a regular metro train bound for Rajarajeshwarinagar station, a ride spanning nearly the entire east-west corridor of the city. Covering a distance of 32 km, the organ reached its destination at 9:48 pm, just over an hour later. On arrival, another ASO and metro staff swiftly handed over the organ to a waiting ambulance, which then rushed it to Sparsh Hospital for a time-sensitive transplant procedure. Also Read - Bengaluru police open fire on suspects linked to kidnap-murder of 13-year-old boy, arrest them: Report What would normally take around 90 minutes by road depending on traffic, was streamlined through metro travel. BMRCL said the operation was carried out in strict adherence to the Joint Procedure Order (JPO) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) guidelines, ensuring minimal disruption to regular services while prioritising the medical emergency. This marks the first time Namma Metro has been used for such a critical mission, showcasing its potential to assist in life-saving interventions during peak traffic hours. The only other example of metro-based organ transport in India was in 2021, when Hyderabad Metro helped move a donated heart 21 km in under 30 minutes.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Namma Metro transports human liver for transplant; becomes second metro network in country to ferry organ
In a first-of-its-kind development for the city, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) facilitated the transportation of a donated human liver for transplant – marking Bengaluru's entry into a select list of cities leveraging rapid transit systems for life-saving medical emergencies. At 8.38 pm on Friday, an ambulance carrying the liver left Vydehi Hospital and reached Whitefield metro station, where a team comprising a doctor and seven medical personnel coordinated with BMRCL staff. The team was received by an Assistant Security Officer (ASO) and metro personnel, who helped with documentation and security procedures. The liver was transported on a metro train that departed Whitefield station at 8.42 pm and reached Rajarajeshwarinagar metro station by 9.48 pm. Upon arrival, another ASO and Metro staff ensured a smooth transition to a waiting ambulance, which took the organ to Sparsh Hospital for a critical transplant procedure. The distance between the two hospitals is 32 km, which takes roughly 1.5 hours to cover. 'We facilitated organ transport with passengers on board. We had given the medical professionals the last coach of the train. Most of the procedures and subsequent arrangements took place within minutes, spontaneously,' said a BMRCL official. BMRCL also stated that the entire operation was carried out as per the Joint Procedure Order (JPO) and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The successful execution of this mission makes Bengaluru only the second city in India to use a metro system for organ transport. In 2021, Hyderabad Metro facilitated the transport of a heart, harvested from a brain-dead donor. The organ was taken to Nagole metro station by ambulance and then transported on a non-stop, passenger-free metro train to Jubilee Hills Check Post station – covering 21 km in under 30 minutes. In 2023, MoHUA amended the Metro Railways (Carriage and Ticket) Rules, 2014, allowing the transport of human organs or tissues via metro, provided a hospital-authorised person carries them under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Bengaluru Metro Makes History with First-Ever Organ Transport
New Delhi: History was made in Bengaluru after Metro officials successfully facilitated the transport of a donated human liver for transplant. This marks the first such instance in the city and only the second time in India that a metro rail system has been used for organ transport. On the evening of Friday, a liver was transported from Vydehi Hospital to Whitefield Metro Station via ambulance. The organ was escorted by a doctor and a seven-member medical team. The ambulance arrived at the Whitefield Metro Station at 8:38 PM, where it was received by an Assistant Security Officer and metro personnel. The organ was then promptly transferred onto a metro train after the completion of documentation and mandatory security checks. The train departed Whitefield Metro Station at 8:42 PM and reached Rajarajeshwarinagar Metro Station at 9:48 PM. At the destination station, another ASO and metro staff facilitated the next leg of the journey, ensuring the organ was promptly moved to a waiting ambulance. From there, it was rushed to Sparsh Hospital, where it arrived in time for the critical transplant procedure. The entire operation was conducted in strict adherence to the guidelines laid out by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Joint Procedure Order of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
News18
5 days ago
- Health
- News18
Bengaluru's First-Ever Liver Transportation Carried Out On Metro Train For Critical Transplant
Last Updated: The BMRCL said the liver was securely transferred from on a metro train from the Whitefield station to the Rajarajeshwarinagar station in time for a critical transplant. Bengaluru's Namma Metro on Friday facilitated the transportation of a donated human liver for transplant for the first time since its inception, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The BMRCL said the liver was securely transferred via ambulance from Vydehi Hospital to Whitefield Metro Station on August 1, at about 8:38 pm, accompanied by a doctor and seven medical staff. Upon arrival, the team was received by an Assistant Security Officer (ASO) and Metro personnel, who coordinated the documentation and necessary security checks. After that, the liver was transported on a train that departed Whitefield Metro Station at 8:42 pm and arrived at Rajarajeshwarinagar Metro Station at 9:48 pm, said the BMRCL. Another security officer and metro staff received the medical team at Rajarajeshwarinagar Metro Station and ensured a seamless transfer to a waiting ambulance, after which the organ was safely delivered to Sparsh Hospital in time for a critical transplant, as the corporation. The operation followed the guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Joint Procedure Order (JPO) of the BMRCL. This was the second time in the country that a metro train was used for organ transportation. The achievement has highlighted the Namma Metro's contribution to the transport system and emergency medical services in Bengaluru, earning widespread praise on social media. On January 18, Hyderabad Metro Rail created a dedicated 'green channel", between Kamineni Hospitals in LB Nagar and Gleneagles Global Hospital in Lakdikapul, to facilitate the swift transportation of a donor heart. (with inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Bengaluru metro facilitates organ transport for transplant
For the first time, Bengaluru's Namma Metro successfully facilitated the transportation of an organ via metro train on Friday. Officials from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said the operation was executed with clockwork precision. For the 1st time ever, #NammaMetro facilitated organ transport in #Bengaluru A donated liver was swiftly moved from Whitefield to RR Nagar via metro, saving crucial time for a life-saving transplant. 2nd such instance in #India. @the_hindu@ — Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) August 2, 2025 A donated human liver, intended for transplant, was transported from Vydehi Hospital in Whitefield to Sparsh Hospital in Rajarajeshwari (R.R.) Nagar using a combination of ambulance and metro train. The liver was moved in an ambulance from Vydehi Hospital to the Whitefield Metro Station at 8.38 p.m. by a team comprising one doctor and seven medical staff. 'Upon arrival at the station, the medical team was received by an Assistant Security Officer (ASO) and metro personnel, who facilitated documentation and security checks. The organ was then swiftly transported on a metro train that departed Whitefield at 8.42 p.m. and arrived at R.R. Nagar Metro Station at 9.48 p.m.,' an official said. Green corridor Green corridors were created to cover the distance from the hospital to the metro station in Whitefield and from the metro station to the hospital in R.R. Nagar. At the destination, another team of metro officials and security personnel assisted the medical team in transferring the organ to a waiting ambulance. 'It was then safely delivered to Sparsh Hospital in time for a life-saving transplant procedure,' the officials added. According to BMRCL, the entire operation was carried out under guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), and as per the Joint Procedure Order (JPO) of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The organ-carrying team covered the entire 31-km journey in less than an hour — a trip that could have taken over three hours by road on a congested Friday evening. Young donor, young recipient The donated liver — retrieved from a 24-year-old accident victim whose family generously donated the organs — was urgently needed by a critical patient at Sparsh Hospital, R.R. Nagar. The recipient, a young male suffering from severe hepatitis-related liver failure, had been on the transplant waiting list for over two months, desperately hoping for a suitable match. 'Time was of the essence. If we had taken the road, the organ could have been wasted due to heavy weekend traffic. The Metro transport gave us the fastest and safest option. We are deeply grateful to the BMRCL and SOTTO Karnataka for their swift and wholehearted support,' said Mahesh Gopasetty, senior consultant, Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery at the hospital. The complex transplant surgery, conducted overnight, concluded successfully around 3 a.m. on Saturday. The patient is currently in the ICU, stable and under post-operative care.
