Eight new trains have brought joy to the rail commuters in Bengaluru, making the commute between a few stations faster than any other mode. Know more about these trains.
Metro works are progressing fast, while BMTC is adding more buses. All in all, the scene looks bright on paper. Here is a round up of mobility issues of Bengaluru in 2017.
A residents’ group in Benson Town is fearing displacement, as Metro surveys land to change the alignment again. BMRC has not explored options to avoid displacement in the original alignment.
BMRC has been silent for months, even as citizens questioned the rationale behind the change of Cantonment metro station location. The silence continues and many questions remain, and a residents’ group has now got involved.
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.
Passenger trains from Hosur to Bengaluru get delayed due to preference given to Express Trains. The solutions to the problem are a win-win, and not very difficult to implement!
Will developing Anekal, Vijayanagar and Bidadi railway stations as terminals help reduce traffic jams in South Bengaluru area? Amith Subramaniam Pallavoor argues that it will.
Whitefield citizens worried about roads getting dug up for Metro works starting shortly, want alternatives to the expected clogged roads. They propose increasing commuter train services as a way to move in and out of Whitefield. This could help lakhs working in Whitefield!
Residents from over 20 communities, led by a campaigner and federation leaders have petitioned the Railways to make Whitefield Railway Station commuter-friendly by making all trains stop there.
