Bengaluru's Namma Metro begins trial runs on the crucial 2.1 km Pink Line elevated stretch between KR Puram and Kadabeesanahalli, marking a key step towards Phase 2 completion. Read for details on testing, timelines, and network integration.
BMRCL plans major Bengaluru metro expansion, aiming for 175 km network by 2027. Feasibility studies underway for 200+ km of new corridors. Read the latest updates.
Bengaluru's ORR Metro line is set for 8-km elevated walkways, approved by GBA. Funding responsibility lies with BMRCL & ORRCA. Read the latest update.
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!
Legendary Tamil director Bharathiraja, 84, admitted to Chennai's MGM Hospital with breathlessness. His condition is stable in ICU. Get the latest health update and career highlights.
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.
A 19-year-old security guard at Bengaluru's Kempegowda Metro station was assaulted by four IT professionals after he asked them to queue up. Read about the shocking incident and the police action taken.
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.
Planning for New Year's Eve in Bengaluru? Here's your complete guide to traffic restrictions, extended metro and bus timings, and safety arrangements from 8 pm Dec 31 to 2 am Jan 1.
BMRCL announces extended metro timings on Purple, Green & Yellow Lines for New Year's Eve. MG Road station entry/exit closed after 10pm. Plan your travel with key details.
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!
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.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite approvals for crucial Bengaluru infrastructure, including the BMRCL Phase-3A metro expansion. Read for details.
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.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced Bengaluru's Metro network will be 175 km long by Dec 2027 after reviewing BMRCL's progress. Read for details on the city's transit expansion.
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.
Kamaraj Road in central Bengaluru, closed since 2019 for Metro work, will fully reopen for two-way traffic in early January 2026, easing CBD congestion and travel times.
After over six years, Kamaraj Road in Bengaluru's CBD will fully reopen in Jan 2026, easing traffic. The BMRCL completed restoration after Metro delays. Read more.
BMRCL inspects Pink Line as civil work nears finish, but a critical train shortage pushes full Namma Metro operations to mid-2026. Details inside.
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line services will begin at 8 AM, one hour late, on Sunday, December 21, due to maintenance. Other lines run as scheduled.
Three major consultants have bid for the Tumakuru Metro DPR. BMRCL's expansion plans gain momentum, aiming to enhance Bengaluru's connectivity. Read the latest updates.
Construction of the Bengaluru Metro's Kamraj Road underground station faces delays, causing traffic woes as year-end footfall surges. Learn about the challenges and BMRCL's response.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro hits a revenue milestone of over Rs 1,000 crore, but financial losses increase. The new Reach 6 corridor to open in phases. Full details inside.
Metro services on Bengaluru's Purple Line were temporarily halted Friday morning due to an incident at Kengeri station. Trains were truncated to Mysore Road. Full services restored by 9:40 AM. Plan your commute.
BEML unveils the first prototype train for Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line (Reach 6) today. The 21.3 km line will connect Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, enhancing city connectivity. Read details.