Khader B Syed Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Suburban Rail project in Bengaluru: Moving forward inch-by-inch!

May 22, 2018 Khader B Syed and Sanjeev Dyamannavar

Work for suburban rail has begun in Bengaluru. What has been done so far? What remains to be done, how far are we from getting a full-fledged suburban rail network?

Suburban rail for Bengaluru: trapped in announcements

January 22, 2018 Khader B Syed

A citizen activist lists out the myriad speeches and announcements made on suburban rail for Bengaluru, while no progress was made on ground.

Dear Rail Minister, railway infra in Bengaluru needs upgradation, not elevation

October 26, 2017 Khader B Syed

Continuous neglect by successive Railway Ministers has led to colossal inefficiencies in the railway operations. Saturation of tracks, trains running late and ultimately decreased revenues on daily basis have been the result.

Proposed suburban rail policy: will it help Bengaluru’s commuter rail dreams?

December 20, 2016 Khader B Syed

Bengaluru has an under-utilised railway network, through which activists hoped to realise the dream of commuter railway. Is the central government’s draft policy signalling the death of city’s ambitions?

Hoodi railway station helps 3000 people everyday, now needs BMTC feeder

November 25, 2016 Khader B Syed

More such stations in the city will help more people reach their destinations faster without hassle, says Khader Syed.

Lessons Bengaluru can learn from Delhi’s Odd-Even policy

January 27, 2016 Khader B Syed

There are rumours of Odd-even policy making way to Bangalore. Can Bengaluru’s existing public transport infrastructure support such a policy? Khader B Syed analyses.

An open letter to corporate heads by a humble Whitefield citizen

November 26, 2015 Khader B Syed

Will the corporates be able to support the protest on better infrastructure for Whitefield, by offering a leave on the day for those who want to join? asks a concerned citizen.

Infrastructure

Dear Karnataka govt, set your priorities for Bengaluru right, before more people lose their lives!

October 23, 2015 Khader B Syed

Why aren’t easy solutions to the problems that plague Bengaluru provided by government’s own agencies not taken into consideration while planning infrastructure? Why isn’t government doing anything?

Trains for daily commute in and around Bengaluru!

September 8, 2015 Khader B Syed

They are not pricey. They are convenient. They teach you how to live simple, too. Trains are best mode of transport in Bengaluru. Here the list of trains and destinations to and from Bengaluru.