BMRCL probes derailment of Bengaluru's Yellow Line metro train at depot in January

In January, a Yellow Line metro train derailed at a depot in Bengaluru due to human error, prompting BMRCL to launch an investigation.

Published on: Feb 21, 2026, 11:02:41 IST

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The BMRCL has initiated an internal investigation into the derailment of a Yellow Line train at its depot in January.

Bengaluru metro train derailment: A six-member panel is tasked with uncovering the incident's cause. (PTI)

According to BMRCL sources, a bogie derailed ahead of a trial run in mid-January. A six-member panel has been formed to examine the incident.

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"The train was not on the main line; it was stationary at the depot. Due to human error, this happened. The panel will investigate the cause," a Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited official told PTI. He added that no damage occurred to the coach or the tracks.

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Passenger safety is our top priority. Since this happened at the depot and not on the main line, there is no cause for panic, the officer said.

The Yellow Line connects RV Road with Bommasandra, covering Bengaluru's IT corridor.

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BMRCL plans to operate driverless trains on this stretch in the future.

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