Bengaluru Namma Metro timings to be extended for Lok Sabha election

Bengaluru Metro extends services for Lok Sabha polls, with trains running until 12:35 am on April 27 instead of its scheduled closing time of 11.55 pm.

Published on: Apr 25, 2024, 12:46:26 IST

By Yamini C S

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Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Bengaluru on April 26, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to extend metro services beyond the regular operating hours. Trains will run until 12:35 am on April 27 instead of the usual scheduled time of 11.55 pm, providing commuters with additional time to travel after the polls.

Bengaluru's Namma Metro will run for an extra 40 minutes after its scheduled closing time on April 26 night after voting for the Lok Sabha election. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)

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“In view of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 held in Bengaluru on April 26, 2024, Nemma Metro is extending its last Train services from all its four seminal stations viz Nagasandra, Silk institute, Challaghatta, Whitefield (Kadugod) at 23.55 hrs (11.55 pm),” The BMRCL, the operator of the Namma Metro, said in a release, as accessed by news agency ANI.

The last train from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station Majestic towards all the four directions will leave at 00:35 am on April 27, the release said.

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"The last train from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station Majestic towards all four directions will leave at 00:35 hrs (00.35 am) on April 27. Commuters make take note of the above, for their travel convenience," it added.

In a similar instance, ride-hailing service Rapido also announced on Wednesday that it would provide complimentary bike taxi, auto, and cab rides to differently-abled and senior citizen voters across Karnataka.

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The Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka are set to occur in two phases, with voting scheduled for April 26 and May 7. In the previous 2019 elections, the BJP secured 25 out of the 28 seats, leaving the Congress with just one seat.

(With inputs from ANI)

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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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