Bengaluru: Namma Metro services on Green line to be disrupted partially for three days

Amid commissioning works, authorities suspended metro train services between Peenya Industry and Nagasandra metro stations from January 26 to 28.

Published on: Jan 25, 2024, 16:07:33 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), which operates the Namma Metro, said services on its Green line will be disrupted between the Peenya Industry and Nagasandra metro stations for three days. The disruption will be in effect from January 26 to 28, a press release from the BMRCL noted.

A train on the Green Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)

“Temporary suspension of Metro Train services between Peenya Industry and Nagasandra metro stations on Green Line,” The release, dated January 24, read.

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“In connection with commissioning works of extension line beyond Nagasandra to Madavara, Metro train services between Peenya Industry and Nagasandra stations on the Green line will be closed for three days from 26th to 28th January 2024,” it stated.

Metro train services will be available only between Peenya Industry and Silk Institute stations on these days. Normal services on the Green line, i.e., from Nagasandra to Silk Institute metro stations will resume on Monday, January 29 from 5am onwards, it added.

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There will be no disruption in train services on the Purple line, i.e., between Whitefield and Challaghatta metro stations, it further clarified. Authorities also expect crowds at Peenya Industry and Goraguntepalya Metro stations during this time and advised the public to buy OR tickets through WhatsApp or Namma Metro and other apps to save time.

Other trains on the remaining stretches will run as per schedule. “The inconvenience caused to the public is regretted and commuters are requested to co-operate to enable speeding up of the commissioning work of extension line beyond Nagasandra,” it concluded.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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