Bengaluru Namma Metro to start services early for TCS World 10K race on Sunday: Report

The TCS World 10K is a World Athletics Gold Label road race that will start from the Cubbon Road outside field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade ground.

Published on: Apr 27, 2024, 11:57:09 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced special early services for Sunday to accommodate participants and spectators heading to the TCS World 10K Bengaluru event at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground.

The Bengaluru Namma Metro will kick off their operations at 03:35 am on Sunday. (ANI) (HT_PRINT)

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Metro trains will kick off their operations at 03:35 am from all four terminals — Nagasandra, Silk Institute, Whitefield (Kadugodi), and Challaghatta metro stations, the Deccan Herald reported.

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During this early slot, trains will run every 10 minutes from 03:35 am to 04:25 am. The inaugural service from the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station (Majestic) towards MG Road is scheduled for 04:10 am. Following that, trains will continue to operate at 10-minute intervals until 5 am, with additional services potentially being added based on passenger demand.

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This initiative is aimed at ensuring participants and spectators can arrive at the event venue in a timely and hassle-free manner.

The 16th edition of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. It is a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Start line will be on Cubbon Road Outside field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade ground. This year has over 28000 registered participants.

The BMRCL had also decided to extend metro services beyond the regular operating hours ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Bengaluru on April 26. Trains ran until 12:35 am on April 27 instead of the usual scheduled closing time of 11.55 pm, providing commuters with additional time to travel after the polls.

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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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