Namma Metro Phase 3: Activists Question Tree Felling Data
As Namma Metro Phase 3 begins, activists accuse BMRCL of unclear environmental data. The exact number of trees to be cut for the Orange Line remains disputed, raising transparency concerns.
As Namma Metro Phase 3 begins, activists accuse BMRCL of unclear environmental data. The exact number of trees to be cut for the Orange Line remains disputed, raising transparency concerns.
BMRCL's Phase 3 expansion impacts 6,868 trees; 65% face felling. A heritage banyan is among them. The corporation pledges compensatory planting. Details inside.
In a first for Bengaluru, a Namma Metro train was fully wrapped as a birthday tribute for 'Rocking Star' Yash. The unique ad will run for a month, marking a new era in celebrity celebrations and metro advertising. Read more!
Construction of the 6.8 km Kolkata Metro Yellow Line extension from the airport to Birati has officially begun. The Rs 1,330 crore project, awarded to Cemindia, aims to enhance connectivity to Barasat. Read the latest updates.
Mumbai's Metro Line 9, connecting Mira Bhayandar to Andheri, is set for a phased launch starting Jan 2026. The Rs 6,607 crore project promises seamless travel and reduced traffic. Read more.
BMTC's dedicated metro feeder services in Bengaluru now serve 1.5 lakh daily commuters, a major jump. However, funding gaps from BMRCL and delayed tech upgrades like NCMC rollout pose challenges. Explore the details.
Major Mumbai Metro expansion in 2026: Portions of four lines, including connectivity to Mira Bhayandar and Thane, set to open. Details on Lines 9, 2B, 4, 4A, 6, and infrastructure projects.
Pune Metro announces special all-night service on New Year's Eve 2025, running trains from 11 PM to 6 AM on both lines for safe travel. Details on frequency and future expansions inside.
Mumbai Metro One will run 504 trips on New Year's Eve, with 28 additional services. Last trains depart Versova at 2:14 AM and Ghatkopar at 2:40 AM. Plan your safe commute.
A BMRCL security staffer was assaulted by four IT professionals at Kempegowda Metro Station for enforcing queue discipline. Police have registered an FIR. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Metro to run extended services on New Year's Eve, Dec 31, 2024, for public convenience. Check the latest timings for Purple and Green Lines here.
BMRCL announces extended late-night Namma Metro services for New Year's Eve in Bengaluru. MG Road station entry and exit will be closed from 10 pm as a safety measure. Plan your travel now.
BMRCL announces extended metro services on Dec 31. MG Road station entry/exit closes at 10 pm. Use Trinity or Cubbon Park stations. Plan your travel now!
A woman bravely confronted and slapped a man for alleged harassment on a Bengaluru Metro train. The incident, caught in a viral video, led to a police complaint. Read the full story.
A woman alleges a man groped her on Bengaluru Metro. Police registered an NCR and released him after an apology, sparking debate on women's safety. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Metro plans a massive expansion to 466 km by 2035, including a crucial airport link and new corridors to tackle traffic. Discover the future of city commuting.
A video of two women fighting in a packed Delhi Metro coach has gone viral, sparking debates on urban commute stress. Watch the clip and see netizens' reactions.
Delhi's metro network expands with 3 new corridors approved by the cabinet. The 16 km addition aims to ease traffic, reduce 33,000 tonnes of carbon emissions yearly, and boost connectivity. Read more.
Union Cabinet approves 3 new Delhi Metro corridors under Phase IV-A, enhancing connectivity to India Gate, Central Secretariat & airport. A Rs 12,014.91 crore project to serve lakhs daily.
Union Cabinet greenlights Delhi Metro Phase-VA, adding 16 km & 13 stations. Project cost Rs 12,015 crore, to be completed in 3 years. Read details.
Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro Phase 5A, a Rs 12,015 crore project adding 13 new stations. Major expansion to enhance connectivity in the national capital region.
Bengaluru's metro network is set to nearly double to 175 km by 2027, with new corridors opening from 2026. Deputy CM Shivakumar details the expansion plan to ease city traffic.
As Delhi Metro marks its anniversary, discover five surprising and unique facts about its historic inauguration day. Uncover the untold story of India's transport revolution.
Bhopal Metro's commercial run faces teething troubles: wrong station displays, abrupt announcements & paper schedules cause passenger confusion. Is the promised digital transit future still a mirage? Read more.
Kolkata Metro Railway will run special services on Christmas Day, December 25th, for Blue and Green lines with extended hours and frequent intervals. Plan your festive travel now!
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Namma Metro Phase 3 tenders in a month, including India's longest double-decker corridor. Bengaluru's metro network will cross 137 km by 2026.
BMRCL announces a major push to operationalise 79km of new Metro corridors in Bengaluru by 2027, including the airport line. Details on timelines, new trains, and the Orange Line tender.
BMRCL awards a Rs 1.2 crore tender to prepare a DPR for extending Namma Metro to Tumakuru. The 5-month report will detail a 25-station corridor, aiming to boost economic activity in the industrial suburb.
Three new Bengaluru Metro stretches will launch in 2026, expanding the network to 137.11 km. Deputy CM Shivakumar also announced DPRs for further extensions and Phase 3 tenders. Read more.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro enhances Yellow Line service, reducing train intervals to 13 minutes from Tuesday. Commuters on the RV Road-Bommasandra route can expect less waiting time and smoother travel.