Launch of Bengaluru Metro's Kengeri-Challaghatta stretch delayed, inspection put off till Sept 21: Report

The extension of the Bengaluru metro's purple line is likely to face delays in becoming fully operational as its safety inspection was put off to September 21.

Published on: Sep 14, 2023, 16:46:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru metro's purple line, which was set to be fully operational by Friday, is likely to be delayed as the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Southern Circle, was unable to conduct the safety inspection of the recently constructed stretches, according to multiple reports.

The inspections were earlier scheduled to be held on Friday, however, the CMRS has put them off till at least September 21. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photo)

The inspections were earlier scheduled to be held on Friday, however, the CMRS has put them off for the K R Puram to Baiyappanahalli stretch till at least September 21, The New Indian Express reported. The long awaited stretch on the purple line will only be operated after that.

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This might postpone the launch date of the line till October. The CMRS is expected to visit the K R Puram - Baiyappanahalli stretch on September 21 to inspect it tentatively. The Kengeri stretch, which is nearly two kilometres long, will be launched to the public along with the K R Puram - Baiyappanahalli line, according to officials in the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).

As of yet, officials are due to release the launch date, which will open up the entire purple line, making commute significantly easier for residents of the Karnataka capital. The extended purple line has passed all safety checks so far.

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The last minute cancellation of the safety inspection by the CMRS was reportedly due to missing details in documents. These details were filled in and documents were sent across once more on Thursday, a metro official told the publication.

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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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