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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
BMRCL gets new managing director, 2001-batch IAS officer Ravishankar to replace Maheshwar Rao
The Karnataka government Friday appointed 2001-batch IAS officer Dr J Ravishankar as the new managing director of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). He will replace Maheshwar Rao, who was holding the post on an additional charge. Ravishankar currently serves as the secretary in the state Agriculture Department. His appointment to the top post in BMRCL comes ahead of the launch of the long-pending Yellow Line metro network connecting RV Road and Bommasandra. A graduate in Dental Surgery, Ravishankar has previously held several important roles in the state bureaucracy. These include serving as secretary in the Housing Department, excise commissioner of Karnataka, and special commissioner at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). He has also worked as the commissioner of the Karnataka Housing Board and the deputy commissioner of Raichur district. Other notable postings include key roles in departments such as Urban Development, Municipal Administration, Urban Housing, and Kannada and Culture. Outgoing BMRCL Managing Director Rao came under extensive public criticism for substantially hiking metro fares in February. The maximum ticket price was increased from Rs 60 to Rs 90. Parliamentarians, including Tejasvi Surya and P C Mohan, slammed Rao for not disclosing the fare fixation report that recommended the steep hike in metro fares. Surya and other BJP leaders also held a protest against BMRCL at Lalbagh in Bengaluru last week for failing to disclose the fare fixation report and for delaying the commissioning of the Yellow Line. Following approval from the Centre, Rao was appointed as the full-time MD of BMRCL in January 2024. However, the state government appointed him as BBMP chief commissioner in April 2025. Rao had assured to open the Yellow Line connecting south Bengaluru to Electronic City by August 15, with three trains and a headway of 20 minutes. The Yellow Line, despite 90 per cent civil work completion, faces delays due to rolling stock shortages from Bengal-based Titagarh Rail Systems. Bengaluru's Namma Metro network currently spans 77 kilometres with 66 stations across two operational lines: the Purple Line (43.49 km, Whitefield to Challaghatta) and the Green Line (33.5 km, Nagasandra to Silk Institute). Phase 2 includes the Yellow Line (19.15 km, RV Road to Bommasandra), Pink Line (21.26 km, Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara), and Blue Line (58.19 km, Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport via KR Puram). Phase 3, approved in August 2024, includes two elevated corridors totalling 44.65 km: Corridor-1 (32.15 km, JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura) and Corridor-2 (12.50 km, Hosahalli to Kadabagere). The construction for Phase 3 has begun, with geotechnical surveys at Magadi Road and land acquisition for 777 properties underway. This phase, expected to be operational by 2029, will extend the network to 220.2 km with 31 new stations, enhancing connectivity to IT corridors and suburbs. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Cabinet approved Phase 3A (Sarjapur to Hebbal, Red Line) in December 2024. The Union Urban Development Department granted initial approval on October 16, 2024, and the project now awaits the final approval of the Union Cabinet.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat Rapid Rail station ready, awaits final nod for public opening
The Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station in Delhi is set to become a crucial transportation hub, seamlessly integrating RRTS with Delhi Metro's Pink Line, railway station, and bus terminals. This largest station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor boasts six platforms and advanced facilities to manage high passenger flow. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Seamless connectivity with multiple modes Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Improved safety and accessibility Largest station on the RRTS corridor Key link for future RRTS corridors The Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat station in Delhi is ready for operations and will act as a central hub for three major Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors. Trial runs have been completed and the final decision on opening the station to the public now rests with the state government, a TOI report stated.'The final touches are being given to the station,' said an official from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is building the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. The Sarai Kale Khan hub will connect RRTS with the Delhi Metro's Pink Line, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, the Veer Haqeeqat Rai inter-state bus terminal, and city bus services.'The Namo Bharat station here has been designed in a way to ensure seamless integration with all modes of public transport,' the official added.A skywalk has been built to link the RRTS station with Nizamuddin Railway Station and the metro. Gate No. 4 will provide access to Ring Road. A pedestrian bridge with travellators connects the station to the railway station and the skywalk, helping passengers and pedestrians move safely and quickly across the transport station includes designated areas for pick-up and drop-off by buses and four-wheelers. A separate drop-off zone beneath the station box can hold over 40 vehicles. There is also a 5.5-metre-wide lane for taxis and a 7.5-metre-wide lane for city buses. Parking is available for 275 cars and 900 two-wheelers.'Over the years, passengers at Sarai Kale Khan have faced difficulties while changing between the different modes of transport, encountering heavy crowds, disorderly traffic, and considerable distances to reach other transport facilities,' the official explained.'The elderly, women, and children among the travellers frequently encounter risks to their safety when crossing busy roads. This situation has led many to opt for personal vehicles, resulting in traffic congestion, environmental pollution, and extended journey durations. As a consequence, the efficiency of public transport networks is reduced. The skywalk and drop-off zones design will, therefore, ensure seamless connectivity for pedestrians to all transport terminals in the vicinity.'Sarai Kale Khan is the largest station in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor. It has six platforms and four tracks for Namo Bharat trains. To manage high footfall, NCRTC has built five entry and exit gates, along with multiple staircases, lifts and escalators. The station is 215 metres long, 50 metres wide and 15 metres high, with 14 lifts and 18 escalators. Universal access has been provided at all station will also serve as the point of convergence for all three RRTS corridors being developed under Phase 1 — Delhi-Panipat-Karnal, Delhi-SNB-Alwar and Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut. 'This interoperability will allow passengers to travel between corridors without changing trains,' the official Namo Bharat services operate between New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and Meerut South. The entire 82-km-long corridor is nearly complete and expected to open soon.'Namo Bharat is fast emerging as the preferred and reliable mode of transit for commuters across the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. Offering a safe, fast, and convenient travel experience in every season, Namo Bharat is steadily gaining the trust of passengers seeking efficient regional connectivity. This growing confidence is reflected in the consistent increase in ridership, recently crossing the milestone of 1.25 crore rides,' the official added.
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Delhi metro pink line delayed due to fire incident
ANI 09 Jun 2025, 14:42 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Delhi Metro's Pink Line services between Shiv Vihar and Majlis Park are currently delayed due to a fire incident at the Pink Line's Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake metro station earlier today. However, services on other lines are operating normally.' The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shared a post on their official 'X' handle and informed about the development. 'Pink Line Update Delay in services between Majlis Park and Shiv Vihar. Normal service on all other lines', DMRC said in their 'X' post. DMRC has not provided any further updates yet. Earlier, a fire broke out in the signalling room of the Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake metro station (Pink Line) in the national capital on Monday, as per a statement by the Delhi Fire Service. According to the information, four fire tenders reached the spot, and operations to douse the fire are underway. No casualties have been reported as of now. 'Fire broke out in the signalling room of Trilokpuri metro station, four fire tenders reached at the spot, dousing operations underway', DFS said in their statement. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Hans India
Namma Metro Phase 2 Delays: Yellow, Pink & Blue Lines Face Land, Train, and Clearance Issues
The Namma Metro Phase 2 projects are facing delays due to several challenges, including: Land acquisition issues Delays in getting permission to cut trees Shortage of trains Technical and legal complications These problems are slowing down major metro lines and pushing deadlines further, causing inconvenience to commuters. Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra) This line was supposed to open last year. Even though civil work is complete, there's a shortage of train sets. So far, only two trains have arrived. A third set is expected soon. BMRCL may begin partial operations, but passengers may have to wait 20 minutes between trains. Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara) This line was scheduled to be completed by March 2024. Tunnel work is fully done. 90% of underground station work is completed. Track laying is now in progress. Despite progress, experts are not confident that services will begin soon. Blue Line (to Kempegowda International Airport) Work is far from complete. Though pillars and viaducts are being built, station construction is moving slowly. The project deadline is now pushed to 2027. Overall Progress and Outlook BMRCL is developing 75.09 km under Phase 2. Only about 41 km is likely to be completed by next year. However, operations might not begin immediately even if construction finishes. Issues like legal disputes, slow procurement, and permission delays have caused cost overruns and timeline extensions.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Merge main, service roads by removing dividers during Metro work: DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: After repeated complaints from motorists that the ongoing Metro construction works are affecting the smooth flow of traffic, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also Minister of Bengaluru Development and Town Planning, conducted a surprise inspection of Mahadevapura and Marathahalli areas on the Hebbal-Silk Board Metro route, on Monday. He instructed the officials concerned to remove the medians separa-ting the main carriageway from service roads. Shivakumar also oversaw the plans of merger and said that they aim to cover 40-50 km along the Metro construction areas to ease traffic con-gestion. He recalled that the decision to remove the road dividers was made at the recent Greater Bengaluru Authority meeting. 'At the meeting with legislators from the city, we decided to remove the road dividers to ease traffic due to Metro construction,' he said. The ongoing Metro line constructions that contribute to the traffic congestion include roads along the construction sites of the Pink Line that connects Kalena Agrahara (Gottigere) on Bannerghatta Road to Nagawara; Blue Line connecting Central Silk Board with the Kempegowda International Airport and Yellow Line connecting RV Road with Bommasandra.
