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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru's Yellow Line metro sees huge passenger surge ahead of long weekend. Video
Bengaluru's newly inaugurated Yellow Line stretch of the Namma Metro witnessed an overwhelming passenger surge on Friday evening ahead of the long weekend, drawing notable attention from commuters, residents and social media users alike. The Yellow Line of Bengaluru's Namma Metro was launched on August 10.(Screengrab/X) A video shared by a Bengaluru resident on social media site X showed throngs of people queuing up at the Yellow Line metro station, waiting for trains. Many were seen carrying luggage for outstation travel, with metro security personnel guiding the crowds. ALSO READ | Bengaluru commuter penalized for 'overstaying' at Yellow Line Metro station '@OfficialBMRCL don't say you did not expect the weekend rush!! @DKShivakumar Tunnel road is still a better solution?' the resident questioned on X. See the video here: There has been an ongoing debate between tunnel roads vs mass transit systems like the metro in Bengaluru, which centres on long-term sustainability versus short-term relief. ALSO READ | BMTC launches metro feeder buses for Yellow Line: Route details, timings, stops Record-breaking ridership The Namma Metro hit a new milestone on Monday, clocking its highest-ever single-day ridership - just a day after the city's long-anticipated Yellow Line began operations. According to figures released by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a total of 10,48,031 commuters rode the metro network that day - marking a record across all active lines. Here's the breakdown: – Purple Line (Line 1): 4,51,816 passengers – Green Line (Line 2): 2,91,677 passengers – Yellow Line (Line 3): 52,215 passengers on its first full day – Interchange stations usage: 2,52,323 commuters switched between lines ALSO READ | Bengaluru Metro's Yellow-Green crossover caught on camera, video goes viral Long-weekend spike and commuter excitement The launch was followed by a long weekend, with Independence Day falling on Friday, August 15, Krishna Janmashtami on Saturday, August 16, followed by Sunday. In this regard, several Bengaluru residents planned quick weekend trips and getaways to popular nearby sites or their native towns. This amplified the rush at the Yellow Line metro as both daily commuters and leisure travellers flocked to experience the new corridor. The back story behind the Yellow Line Spanning 19.143 km, the fully elevated Yellow Line connects RV Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra, cutting through key zones like Electronic City. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 10 and began serving the public on August 11. Built at an estimated cost of ₹7,600 - 7,610 crore and spanning 16 stations, the line runs with three trainsets at 25‑minute intervals for now, with plans to ramp up frequency as more trains arrive in the coming months.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Indian Express
Women secretly filmed on Bengaluru Metro: Instagram account sparks outrage, FIR filed
The Bengaluru police Tuesday booked an Instagram user who allegedly secretly filmed women on Metro trains without their consent and posted the videos online. Lokesh B Jagalasar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Wednesday told the media that a case has been registered and efforts have been made to nab the accused. The account, named Bangalore Metro Clicks (@metro_chicks), has over 6,000 followers, while its linked Telegram channel Speedy_Weedy123 has 1,188 subscribers. The Instagram page hosted 13 videos, with comments disabled, and deleted all the posts after it was called out on social media. The Telegram channel is not presently available. Many clips posted by the account featured captions like 'finding beautiful girls on Namma Metro' and showed women being followed and recorded without their knowledge. The police took action after an X user flagged the Instagram account, tagging the Bengaluru police. 'There is a pervert travelling in @OfficialBMRCL bengaluru metro trains and capturing videos of women secretly and sharing on instagram. Please find him and punish him…' the post by the X user read. The post quickly gained traction, leading users to tag law enforcement, community groups, and influencers to raise awareness and demand accountability. 'As a woman who uses the metro every day, this is absolutely horrifying to me! @OfficialBMRCL please take note!' wrote one user. Another user said, 'What is happening here? There is really no place safe anymore.' BJP MP P C Mohan on X said, 'An Instagram account is secretly filming women on Namma Metro, and shockingly, 5,000 people are following it. It's a blatant violation of privacy and dignity, not just creepy but a serious crime. @BlrCityPolice , take immediate action.' The Banashankari police filed the case under Section 67 (publishing, transmitting, or causing the publication or transmission of obscene material in electronic form) of the Information Technology (IT) Act and Section 78 (2) (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
