#supportnammarailu Archives - Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Nothing concrete on commuter rail: Bengalureans unhappy with rail budget

February 26, 2016 Shree D N

The suburban rail for Bengaluru got a mention in the rail budget speech. However activists say that’s not enough.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writes to MPs and Ministers on commuter railway

February 2, 2016 News Desk

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to the Central Government Ministers and MPs, in order to get support for commuter railway in Bengaluru, ahead of the Railway Budget. Here’s what the letters say.

Bengaluru potholes cost Rs 1,185 each; Will the odd-even policy work?; Document disappearing professions

January 28, 2016 News Desk

This week, we present to you several stories that will make you think about the time we spend on the road – What is the toll that bad roads take on the economy? Should Bengaluru adopt the odd-even policy? Does the city really need dedicated lanes for cyclists? All this and more…

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This new railway line will help decongest Old Madras Road

January 25, 2016 A.S. Kodanda Pani

This new route can reduce the distance covered between Bengaluru and Tirupathi by 71 km, and can help reduce traffic on Old Madras Road.

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#SupportNammaRailu; Gail pipeline – Is there a violation?; A 15 year old’s new year project

January 21, 2016 News Desk

Can you imagine if it was possible to take a train for your commute within Bengaluru? In this edition, we tell you how you can #SupportNammaRailu, ahead of the railway budget and beyond. Also read the latest updates on what is happening with the pipeline that is being laid by GAIL. All this and more…

Here’s how you can #SupportNammaRailu – a better rail network in Bengaluru

January 20, 2016 News Desk

Bengaluru needs better railway network, because trains are cheaper and faster than any other mode of public transport. Namma Railu citizens ask you to support the Namma Railu campaign today!