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Bengaluru: Recently the Namma Metro is facing conflict between Hindi speaking people and those resisting the language’s imposition on non-Hindi speaking states down the Vindhyas.  Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (large number of group of members) recently held a protest in front of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation(BMRC) office. They are demanding to end to the practice of trilingual announcements and signage (in English, Kannada and Hindi) in the newly-launched Metro. Kannadiga groups are arguing that the Centre hasn’t similarly insisted on triple-language announcements and signage across Metro trains in Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu that have stuck to just English plus the regional language. When the news in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the hashtag #StopHindiChauvinism began spread on Twitter. When DMK leader MK Stalin noticed that the numbers of milestones on highways were being written in Hindi by replacing English signage. From   history we can see that, T...

Bangalore : Namma Metro serves the city Bangalore. It is the first underground metro line in South India. It abides two color-coded lines, with a total length of 42.3 kilometers and serves 30 stations and has three to extendable six coaches. [caption id="attachment_13365" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Reserved Coach for Women in Delhi Metro[/caption] The women passengers of the Namma metro demands the signboard on the first coach of the metro but the BMRCL Stated that it is impossible to put a board on the first coach as the Namma Metro is not like an ordinary train as it is not possible to detach the engine and place it in front during every onward journey and it could affect the coach as well. As the six coach is running up the board has become a necessity for the women commuters as it makes them feel safe and comfortable and the board will help the men’s that they are not allowed to that particular coach. The separate coach would help them in settl...

Bengaluru: Offering better connectivity with other modes of public transport at Majestic, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (Namma Metro) will soon be connected with two Foot Overbridges (FOB). As per the plan two long FOBs are finally taking shape and they will be linking BMTC and KSRTC bus stations with Kempegowda Majestic Bangalore Metro station. The FOBs are waiting to be open to public post a formal inauguration. This will be a crucial move as it will be connecting the City Railway Metro station and KSR city railway station this is on the verge of completion. This will boost integration with Bangalore Metro with other modes of transportation in the city. With these projects becoming functional, commuters will greatly benefit from these facilities. Many commuters who have to switch several modes of transport will be able to travel hassle-free. It will be easier for passengers to alight from metro and catch other transport medium in short time. As per Bangalore Metro Rail Corporati...

Bangalore: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has invited tender for the first phase of the Vellara Junction to Shivajinagar project. This comes in wake of the BMRCL approaching European Investment Bank (EIB) seeking a green signal to float a tender for the tunnel network from Vellara to Pottery Town. The cost of the project is estimated at around ₹1,130.61 crore. The tender is invited for interested parties for the design and construction of underground structures covering a of 2.755 km at Vellara, M.G. Road and Shivajinagar in the Reach-6 line in Phase 2 of the metro rail project. As per the recent development, the tender will be floated in two packages in order to make bidding competitive and fair. The project is expected to completed in around three-and-a-half years. Mahendra Jain, MD, BMRCL shared that the tender for the second package will be invited soon. In both the packages the official shared that they will be employing five tunnel boring machines. Jain s...

Highlights This initiative will help in development of two popular lakes namely Kengeri Lake and Veerusandra Lake under CSR activities. This project also help Bengaluru to get more tourist attraction and revenue generation opportunities The residents of Bengaluru will get pleasant atmosphere and good environment near the both lakes which will play a crucial role in maintaining their health Bengaluru: Now travellers to Mysore from the city will likely to see pleasant sight of all sides of Kengeri Lake. Earlier Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), it is now the turn of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) to take up rejuvenation of lakes to bring back to life. BMRC is building a metro line to Kengeri and a huge station coming up opposite the 20 acre water body. The time period of completion is 12 month. BMRC will be investing 8.75 crore to rejuvenate and develop the lake, said an official source. After resolving few issues and e...

Bengaluru: Around 900 employees affiliated with Bangalore Metro Rail Employees Union have decided to go on indefinite strike from March 22 seeking various demands from the management. The union has given a notice the BMRCL management in this regard. The Metro employees demand perks and salary on par with Delhi and Jaipur metro employees. T he BMRCL Employees Union said though it is registered and affiliated to the Indian National Trade Union Congress, it has not yet been recognised. The Metro management warned that it would invoke provisions of the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and action would be taken if anyone resorts to disrupting metro services. The BMRCL managing director Mahendra Jain told media that the Metro service has been declared as essential services under Essential Services Maintenance Act and stringent action would be taken if anyone resorts to disrupting metro services. What are their demands? Recognition of Bengaluru Metro Rail Employees Union Immedia...

Bengaluru: Around 900 employees affiliated with Bangalore Metro Rail Employees Union have decided to go on indefinite strike from March 22 seeking various demands from the management. The union has given a notice the BMRCL management in this regard. The Metro employees demand perks and salary on par with Delhi and Jaipur metro employees. T he BMRCL Employees Union said though it is registered and affiliated to the Indian National Trade Union Congress, it has not yet been recognised. The Metro management warned that it would invoke provisions of the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and action would be taken if anyone resorts to disrupting metro services. The BMRCL managing director Mahendra Jain told media that the Metro service has been declared as essential services under Essential Services Maintenance Act and stringent action would be taken if anyone resorts to disrupting metro services. What are their demands? Recognition of Bengaluru Metro Rail Employees Union Immedia...

Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Tuesday notified tenders to build the KR Puram-Silk Board (Outer Ring Road) line . Recently, the state cabinet approves funding for this 17-km fully elevated Metro line . The tender has been released as three packages, each one consisting of viaduct (the series of arches on which rail tracks are laid) and station work. Package 1 has called for constructions between Silk Board and Bellandur (four Metro stations) running to a length of over 7 km at a cost of Rs.427.29 crore. The deadline to submit bids is 13th April 2018. “Construction of Elevated Structures (Viaduct &Stations) of length 7.086 Km (approx.) from Silk Board(ORR) to Bellandur Station(excluding) (Chainage 0.00m to 7086.00 m) including road widening & allied works and 4 Numbers of Metro Stations viz, Silk Board(ORR), HSR Layout (ORR), Agara lake, Ibbalur in ORR line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2A.” Package 2 calls f...

Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Tuesday notified tenders to build the KR Puram-Silk Board (Outer Ring Road) line . Recently, the state cabinet approves funding for this 17-km fully elevated Metro line . The tender has been released as three packages, each one consisting of viaduct (the series of arches on which rail tracks are laid) and station work. Package 1 has called for constructions between Silk Board and Bellandur (four Metro stations) running to a length of over 7 km at a cost of Rs.427.29 crore. The deadline to submit bids is 13th April 2018. “Construction of Elevated Structures (Viaduct &Stations) of length 7.086 Km (approx.) from Silk Board(ORR) to Bellandur Station(excluding) (Chainage 0.00m to 7086.00 m) including road widening & allied works and 4 Numbers of Metro Stations viz, Silk Board(ORR), HSR Layout (ORR), Agara lake, Ibbalur in ORR line of Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2A.” Package 2 calls f...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has allocated around Rs 5,000 crore as its share towards ongoing Phase-II projects of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRC) in budget. The government also made public the proposed length and route of Metro Phase-III for the first time. According to a BMRC official, “The state has given us a contribution of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. We had requested for Rs 5,600 crore in this year’s budget.” The sum will be utilised towards ongoing Phase-II works.” The 72.1 km Phase-II is an extension of all the four Phase-I lines as well as two new lines from Nagawara to Gottigere and the R V Road to Bommasandra line. The entire project costs Rs 26,405 crore out of which 55% is provided jointly by the Centre and the state and 45% is taken as loans. The Union budget also allocated funds for BMRC. This is the highest ever budgetary allocation for BMRC in the state budget. In 2016, it was earmarked Rs 1,881 crore, while in 2017 it was allo...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has allocated around Rs 5,000 crore as its share towards ongoing Phase-II projects of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRC) in budget. The government also made public the proposed length and route of Metro Phase-III for the first time. According to a BMRC official, “The state has given us a contribution of nearly Rs 5,000 crore. We had requested for Rs 5,600 crore in this year’s budget.” The sum will be utilised towards ongoing Phase-II works.” The 72.1 km Phase-II is an extension of all the four Phase-I lines as well as two new lines from Nagawara to Gottigere and the R V Road to Bommasandra line. The entire project costs Rs 26,405 crore out of which 55% is provided jointly by the Centre and the state and 45% is taken as loans. The Union budget also allocated funds for BMRC. This is the highest ever budgetary allocation for BMRC in the state budget. In 2016, it was earmarked Rs 1,881 crore, while in 2017 it was allo...

Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for floating tenders for the metro project linking Silk Board and K.R. Puram, under Phase 2 (A). It also accorded approval for innovative financing initiatives of Bangalore   Metro Rail Corporation Limited to raise money. The BMRCL had signed an MoU with Intel India and Embassy Group to raise funds for construction of two metro stations at Kadubeesanahalli and Bellandur. The Cabinet decision will help the BMRCL to reach an agreement detailing terms and conditions with corporate entities based on the MoU. The two corporate bodies have agreed to contribute ₹100 crore each to BMRCL payable in instalments, and they will get naming rights for a period of 30 years. In other words, the corproate’s name will be prefixed to that of the station, like Embassy Kadubeesanahalli metro station. As per the terms of understanding, the companies will be offered 3,000 sqft space at the station for 30 years for retail purposes; adv...

Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for floating tenders for the metro project linking Silk Board and K.R. Puram, under Phase 2 (A). It also accorded approval for innovative financing initiatives of Bangalore   Metro Rail Corporation Limited to raise money. The BMRCL had signed an MoU with Intel India and Embassy Group to raise funds for construction of two metro stations at Kadubeesanahalli and Bellandur. The Cabinet decision will help the BMRCL to reach an agreement detailing terms and conditions with corporate entities based on the MoU. The two corporate bodies have agreed to contribute ₹100 crore each to BMRCL payable in instalments, and they will get naming rights for a period of 30 years. In other words, the corproate’s name will be prefixed to that of the station, like Embassy Kadubeesanahalli metro station. As per the terms of understanding, the companies will be offered 3,000 sqft space at the station for 30 years for retail purposes; adv...

Bengaluru: After inordinate delay and cost escalation, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) got three additional coaches from the state-run Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) on Wednesday for its east-west corridor service, with one coach reserved for women. “The three additional coaches will be added to an existing three-coach metro train, allowing more number of passengers to travel by the metro. The first coach of the new six-coach metro train is to be reserved for women and children. These additional coaches will help in de-congesting the city roads,” the CMD of BEML Deepak Kumar Hota told reporters here. The three additional coaches will be added to a metro train on the purple line that runs between Baiyappanahalli, an eastern suburb, and Mysore Road in the southwestern part of the city. “After integrating and rigorous testing, passengers can travel by the six-coach metro by the end of April or early May,” the MD of BMRC Mahendra Jain said. Cur...

Bengaluru: After inordinate delay and cost escalation, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) got three additional coaches from the state-run Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) on Wednesday for its east-west corridor service, with one coach reserved for women. “The three additional coaches will be added to an existing three-coach metro train, allowing more number of passengers to travel by the metro. The first coach of the new six-coach metro train is to be reserved for women and children. These additional coaches will help in de-congesting the city roads,” the CMD of BEML Deepak Kumar Hota told reporters here. The three additional coaches will be added to a metro train on the purple line that runs between Baiyappanahalli, an eastern suburb, and Mysore Road in the southwestern part of the city. “After integrating and rigorous testing, passengers can travel by the six-coach metro by the end of April or early May,” the MD of BMRC Mahendra Jain said. Cur...

Bengaluru: It is a very surprising news that four infrastructure firms have emerged as the lowest bidders for the underground package-2 but the total value (if all four bids are added) is about 65% to 75% higher than the estimate of Rs 5,047 crore of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC). Larsen & Toubro, Gulermak, Afcons Infrastructure and Italian-Thai Development have offered a package each on the 14 km (approximate) Dairy Circle-Nagawara underground section of BMRC’s 21-km line-4 (Reach 6) of the 72-km project. Bids for this stretch’s civil works, called in June 2017, were opened on Friday. According to Raj Kumar Duggar, a Vasant Nagar resident, “The lowest bids received by BMRC amount to Rs 8,553 crore. The amount which will be “lost” if the lowest bids are accepted works out to Rs 3,505 crore. The momentum of “losing” thousands of crores is picking up. Bengalureans were told BMRCL will go to any length to “save” mone...

Bengaluru: It is a very surprising news that four infrastructure firms have emerged as the lowest bidders for the underground package-2 but the total value (if all four bids are added) is about 65% to 75% higher than the estimate of Rs 5,047 crore of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC). Larsen & Toubro, Gulermak, Afcons Infrastructure and Italian-Thai Development have offered a package each on the 14 km (approximate) Dairy Circle-Nagawara underground section of BMRC’s 21-km line-4 (Reach 6) of the 72-km project. Bids for this stretch’s civil works, called in June 2017, were opened on Friday. According to Raj Kumar Duggar, a Vasant Nagar resident, “The lowest bids received by BMRC amount to Rs 8,553 crore. The amount which will be “lost” if the lowest bids are accepted works out to Rs 3,505 crore. The momentum of “losing” thousands of crores is picking up. Bengalureans were told BMRCL will go to any length to “save” mone...

Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) is suffering from a loss of Rs 35 lakh due to missing tokens. As per the information revealed via Right to Information, from the starting day of the services to January 1, 2018 the BMRC has witnessed 1.78 lakh cases of stolen tokens causing a loss of Rs 35 lakh to the Company. To recover the losses, the Metro authorities initially collected a penalty of Rs 50 which was later hiked to Rs 200 in case of loss of token during the journey. So far the authorities have collected Rs 8.62 lakh as penalty from 10,739 passengers who lost tokens during the their journey. According to the BMRC officials, so far 1,67,320 tokens continue to remain missing. It means that the passengers took extra tokens with them. Some passengers buy extra tokens. They use one token to get the entry and travel while taking the extra ones with them. Smart card users also purchase tokens. Loss of tokens in last 6 months: Period: June 1, 2017 – January 1, ...

Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) is suffering from a loss of Rs 35 lakh due to missing tokens. As per the information revealed via Right to Information, from the starting day of the services to January 1, 2018 the BMRC has witnessed 1.78 lakh cases of stolen tokens causing a loss of Rs 35 lakh to the Company. To recover the losses, the Metro authorities initially collected a penalty of Rs 50 which was later hiked to Rs 200 in case of loss of token during the journey. So far the authorities have collected Rs 8.62 lakh as penalty from 10,739 passengers who lost tokens during the their journey. According to the BMRC officials, so far 1,67,320 tokens continue to remain missing. It means that the passengers took extra tokens with them. Some passengers buy extra tokens. They use one token to get the entry and travel while taking the extra ones with them. Smart card users also purchase tokens. Loss of tokens in last 6 months: Period: June 1, 2017 – January 1, ...

Bengaluru: It is good news for Namma Metro commuters that the much-awaited additional coaches for Bangalore Metro trains have almost arrived. The Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) is likely to deliver the first set (three coaches) to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) on February 14. “BEML will hand over the first three coaches to BMRCL on 14 February in the presence of Bengaluru development minister K J George. We will have to integrate the new coaches into an existing train and conduct test runs. The first six-car train will commence operations after clearance from railway safety authorities. We are expecting these procedures will be completed at the earliest and be ready for commercial operations by March,” BMRC MD Mahendra Jain said. Namma Metro’s East-West corridor (Purple Line) will get the first Metro train with six coaches, with the first compartment reserved for women. The trial run of metro train is expected to take place at night an...