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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court asks BMRCL to consider residents' plea for metro station at Bettahalasur cross on airport line
The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday directed the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) to consider representations given by the public for construction of a metro station at Bettahalasuru cross on the airport link line of Phase-2B metro project as was originally planned. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi issued the direction while disposing of a PIL petition, filed by B.G. Nanjundappa and four others from Bettahalasur area. Not domain of court However, the bench made it clear that it cannot issue any specific direction on the issue of construction of the station as the issue does not come under the domain of the court. The petitioners had complained that the BMRCL in 2019 had planned a metro station at Bettahalasur cross, had acquired land for this purpose, and paid compensation to the land owners. However, the BMRCL dropped the plan of constructing station at Bettahalasur cross. On enquiry made through RTI, the petitioner came to know that the plan of station at Bettahalasur cross was dropped as a private company, Embassy Group, had backed out from sponsoring the station as was agreed earlier. In public interest However, the petitioners have said that withdrawal of the private company from sponsoring the station should not result in construction of a station as it would be responsibility of the BMRCL to construction the station in public interest. The petitioners have also pointed out that a station at Bettahalasur cross is essential as it is situated between Bagalur and Doddajala stations, which are situated around 4 km away from Bettahalasur cross on either side, as the BMRCL's proposal is to have a station for every 4 km.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow & Pink lines to run with outsourced staff
Bengaluru: As it races to meet the Aug 15 deadline for opening the long-awaited Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has decided to deploy outsourced staff to operate trains on the new corridor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Train operators, crew controllers, assistant managers (train operations), and managers will be hired through private agencies. BMRCL has already floated a tender for the recruitment of this workforce. The same approach is also being planned for the Pink Line — from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara — part of Phase II. BMRCL will train all selected candidates before allowing them to be part of operations. The 18.8km Yellow Line will initially run 15 six-car trainsets with a headway of 5.3 minutes during peak hours and 8 minutes during non-peak hours. However, the Metro operator has so far received only three trainsets and it remains unclear whether outsourced staff will be employed for this first batch of trains. For the 21km Pink Line, 23 trainsets are planned, with a frequency of 4.5 minutes during peak hours and 8 minutes at other times. Both lines are expected to operate from 5am to midnight. Though the signalling system on both lines is equipped for unattended train operations (UTO), BMRCL has opted for operation by deploying loco-pilots. The communication-based control system includes sub-systems such as automatic train protection (ATP), automatic train operation (ATO), and automatic train supervision (ATS). A senior BMRCL official said the decision to outsource is a stopgap measure to address current staff shortage. "Recruitment through regular channels takes time. Outsourcing will help us get the new lines operational without delay. Chennai and Hyderabad Metros have followed similar models. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, regular recruitment will also be carried out in due course," the official said. BMRCL expects the move to reduce operational costs while ensuring the timely launch of services. The base pay for outsourced roles has been fixed at Rs 34,355 for train operators, Rs 37,798 for crew controllers, Rs 51,045 for assistant managers, and Rs 86,095 for managers. Final pay will be settled after negotiations with contractors. Earlier this year, BMRCL had planned to appoint 50 train operators on a contract basis, but the move was rolled back in March following criticism over the alleged exclusion of Kannadigas in the hiring process.
News18
17-05-2025
- Business
- News18
From Madavara To Tumakuru, Bengaluru's Namma Metro Plans 59-Km Expansion
Good news for Bengalureans! The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is planning a major step to improve travel between cities. A draft feasibility study has recently been submitted to the Karnataka government, proposing an extension of Namma Metro's Green Line from Madavara (on the city's outskirts) to Tumakuru — a route that currently takes nearly two hours by road. If approved, this will be Karnataka's first-ever inter-city metro line. The proposed stretch spans 59 kilometres and includes 25 elevated stations. Starting near the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Madavara, the line would pass through several areas in the Nelamangala district, reach Dabaspet, and then continue into both the peripheral and central regions of Tumakuru. The line is expected to terminate at Naganna Palya and will also serve the Vasantha Narasapura Industrial Area, making it a significant boost for both daily commuters and industrial workers.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka's first inter-city metro line may connect Bengaluru to Tumakuru: Report
In a significant move toward regional connectivity, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has submitted a draft feasibility report to the Karnataka government for a proposed metro extension from Bengaluru to Tumakuru, Times of India reported. The planned 59-kilometre corridor, if approved, will become the state's first inter-city metro link, extending the existing Green Line from Madavara to Naganna Palya in Tumakuru, the report added The elevated line will begin at Madavara, close to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) and cut across several populated areas in Nelamangala taluk before heading toward Dabaspet and further into Tumakuru city, including both its peripheral and central zones. According to TOI, one of the key objectives of this proposed line is to cater to the fast-developing Vasantha Narasapura Industrial Area, which has been seeing increasing demand for better connectivity. This isn't the first time BMRCL has undertaken a long-distance metro alignment. The agency is currently executing the 58-km corridor from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport via KR Pura and Hebbalthe longest line in the Namma Metro network to date. The Tumakuru corridor proposal comes at a time when the region is gaining traction as an industrial hub. With growing pressure from industrial bodies, elected representatives, and even government departments, the demand for a metro connection to Tumakuru has picked up momentum. In response, the state government instructed BMRCL to carry out a feasibility study, which now confirms the project's technical viability. According to the draft report, the proposed corridor will have 25 elevated stations and two depots, one each at Nelamangala and Tumakuru, to support operations. During the initial phase, BMRCL plans to run three-car trains every 4–5 minutes. The study estimates a ridership of around 15,000 passengers per hour per direction, aligning with the accepted benchmarks for metro rail systems. (Also Read: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bats for HAL airport reopening, Bengalureans say 'not a good idea') Two possible funding models have been identified for the project. The first is a public-private partnership (PPP) model with an estimated cost of ₹20,650 crore. The second is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) model involving joint funding from both the state and central governments, with a lower estimated cost of ₹18,670 crore. One of the key suggestions made in the draft report under the PPP model includes large-scale real estate development. About 250 acres near select metro stations have been earmarked for mixed-use development, which could include both residential and commercial spaces. This is expected to enhance the attractiveness of the project for private investors. The state government and its private partner would need to negotiate a revenue-sharing arrangement for the real estate component. Of the total 470 acres required for the metro line, land acquisition for real estate development has been proposed near five prominent stations between Madavara and Nelamangala, and one site within Tumakuru city. (Also Read: SC internal reservation survey: Karnataka extends deadline to May 25)
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru's Namma Metro till Tumakuru? Feasibility study draws the roadmap
BENGALURU : Dreaming big and beyond Bengaluru, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) recently submitted a draft feasibility report to the state govt, seeking to extend Namma Metro's Green Line from Madavara (on the outskirts of the city) to Tumakuru, about 2 hours by road. If approved, this would become Karnataka's first inter-city Metro project. The proposed 59km corridor includes 25 elevated stations. The alignment begins near the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Madavara and passes through several urban pockets of Nelamangala taluk before reaching Dabaspet. In Tumakuru, the line covers both peripheral and core city areas, ending at Naganna Palya. The project aims to serve Vasantha Narasapura Industrial Area. Preparing a long-distance track is not new for BMRCL, which is currently building Bengaluru's longest Metro line yet — 58km — from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport via KR Pura and Hebbal. With Tumakuru increasingly emerging as an industrial suburb, there have been demands from the industry, politicians and from within the govt to extend Metro services to Tumakuru to boost economic activities. BMRCL undertook the feasibility study based on the state govt's directive. Two funding models are on the table: A public-private partnership model, estimated at Rs 20,650 crore, and a special purpose vehicle model with joint funding from the state and central govts, estimated at Rs 18,670 crore. The draft report confirms the technical feasibility of the project, with some 15,000 passengers projected to use Metro services per hour in one direction — meeting the standard benchmarks. As per the blueprint, initial operation will involve three-car trains running at an interval of 4-5 minutes. Two depots — one each in Nelamangala and Tumakuru — are proposed to facilitate the operations. By 2032, the corridor is projected to serve 2.8 lakh daily commuters, with ridership projected to hit the 5-lakh mark by 2061. A BMRCL official said the draft report indicates strong feasibility. "Further steps will depend on the govt's direction," he added. Scope for 250-acre real estate development If the state approves the project under PPP (public-private partnership) model, the consultancy that prepared the report has proposed real estate development in a 250-acre area near Metro stations. This includes both residential and commercial spaces, making the project more attractive for private investment. The state govt and the private partner would need to work out a revenue-sharing model for these developments. Real estate development has been suggested near five key stations between Madavara and Nelamangala, which has already seen rapid urbanisation, and one in Tumakuru city. The total land required for the project is 470 acres, including land for real estate development.
