commuter rail | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Union govt is boosting suburban rail in Bengaluru, State needs to step up

February 13, 2019 Sanjeev Dyamannavar

Once the State and Railways get on the same page on suburban rail, it will be a matter of a few months to see real progress. How much time before this happens?

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?

Citizens board trains to ask for ‘Chukubuku’

December 19, 2016 Arunava Banerjee

Citizens of Bengaluru team boarded trains to spread awareness on commuter trains in Bengaluru.

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.

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…

Commute

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!

Commute

Four reasons behind Siddaramaiah govt’s failure to get Commuter Rail to city

March 3, 2015 Sathya Sankaran

The State government has left much to be desired in its action, to ensure Commuter Railway takes off in Bengaluru, says Sathya Sankaran in his analysis.

The mythical BMTC bus that never reaches platform no. 29

February 9, 2015 Vaidya R

Commuting to Whitefield via bus is a nightmare. The push for commuter trains to Whitefield is gaining strength, but Vaidya wonders whether the trains could be punctual.

Funding Bengaluru’s Suburban Railways: PPP, or public funds?

July 16, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Private investment in railways will lead to private parties not running trains in routes that are not profitable. It can also affect affordability.

Governance

I will speed up Metro and bring commuter rail to Bengaluru: Nandan Nilekani

March 24, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Corporates should fund elections if they aspire for better governance. However, asking favours from the winners isn’t right, feels Nandan Nilekani. Here’s the full interview for you.

Commute

Commuter rail: Just a few miles more to start

July 15, 2013 Nikita Malusare

Reaching Tumkur, Ramanagar and other peripheral cities will be easy in future, when the Commuter Rail system becomes a reality. The project is expected to disperse the traffic inside the city as well as connect Bangalore with suburbs.