BMRCL
Coverage of BMRCL in the Nexus archive.
- BMRCL to energise underground metro third rail on Reach-6 from August 10
BMRCL will energize the underground metro third rail on Reach-6 starting August 10. The organization warned that direct contact with the 750V DC third rail or 33kV cables could be fatal.
- Jaffer P.C. appointed as BMRCL Managing Director ahead of Pink Line partial inauguration
Jaffer P.C. has been appointed as the Managing Director of BMRCL ahead of the partial inauguration of the Pink Line.
- Bengaluru’s Namma Metro recorded 59 track-related incidents since 2012
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has recorded 59 track-related incidents since 2012, including 31 cases of unauthorized track access, 16 suicide attempts, eight passengers falling onto tracks, and four suicide deaths.
- Copper cables worth ₹78 lakh stolen from BMRCL phase-2 metro site despite CCTV, security
Copper cables worth ₹78 lakh were stolen from a BMRCL phase-2 metro construction site despite the presence of CCTV and security measures. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in site security despite technological safeguards.
- Green Line services of Namma Metro in Bengaluru disrupted for 45 minutes after power breakdown
Green Line services of Namma Metro in Bengaluru were disrupted for 45 minutes due to a power breakdown. BMRCL apologized for the inconvenience and thanked commuters for their patience.
- BMRCL to implement new metro penalty rules; fines increased up to ₹25,000 under centre’s notification
BMRCL is set to implement new metro penalty rules with fines increased up to ₹25,000 under the Centre’s notification. The initiative is part of the government’s Jan Vishwas effort to promote trust-based governance and simplify law enforcement.
- Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety directs BMRCL to probe three years of metro service disruptions
The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety has directed BMRCL to investigate three years of metro service disruptions. The order mandates a probe into recurring issues affecting metro operations.
- 70-year-old contract worker dies of suspected electrocution at Namma Metro construction site in Bengaluru
A 70-year-old contract worker died of suspected electrocution at a Namma Metro construction site in Bengaluru. An FIR has been filed against the contractor, supervisors, and BMRCL officials.
- Commuter's metal chain disrupted Namma Metro service at Cubbon Park station, states BMRCL
A commuter's metal chain disrupted Namma Metro service at Cubbon Park station by getting lodged in the door guideway, preventing the train doors from closing and halting departure.
- Bengaluru Metro Purple Line services resume; technical snag resolved after hours of disruption
Regular operations of the Bengaluru Metro Purple Line resumed at 5 a.m. after a technical issue that disrupted services the previous evening was resolved by the BMRCL.
- BMRCL seeks permission to chop down 3,627 trees along proposed Orange line metro corridor
BMRCL is seeking permission to cut down 3,627 trees along a 12.5-km elevated metro corridor known as the Orange Line. The corridor connects Hosahalli and Kadabagere under Package-04 of Phase-3 Corridor-2.