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Bengaluru metro fare hike row: BJP's Tejasvi Surya detained amid protests

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the government for prioritizing detentions over improving public transport and infrastructure.
Updated on Feb 09, 2026 11:47 am IST

Bengaluru Yellow Line metro adds 7th train, to run at 10-minute frequency

With mobile-based unlimited travel passes now available, the BMRCL aims to streamline metro travel and reduce station queues in Bengaluru.
Published on Jan 16, 2026 11:00 am IST

Bengaluru's Kamaraj Road to reopen in January 2026 after six years: Report

The stretch had been barricaded since June 2019 after the BMRCL took possession of the road to construct the underground inter-change station at MG Road between the Namma Metro’s existing Purple Line (elevated) and upcoming Pink Line. (Archive/Representative image)
Published on Dec 22, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Vande Bharat between Chennai and coastal Andhra rolls out today: Know details

Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat: Starting December 15, the train will cover 655 km in under nine hours, enhancing travel for commuters and tourists alike.
Published on Dec 15, 2025 08:35 am IST

Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to run every 12 minutes starting Dec 22: Report

The Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line is a 19.143-km elevated corridor connecting RV Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra via Electronic City.
Published on Dec 12, 2025 09:00 am IST

Bengaluru Metro Blue Line, game changer for airport commute, to be fast-tracked

Bengaluru: The cocket of a newly-inaugurated Yellow Line metro train of the Bangalore Metro Rail, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI08_10_2025_000192B)
Published on Dec 08, 2025 02:21 pm IST

Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line to get platform screen doors: Report

With a prototype already in place, the automated doors at Bengaluru metro stations aim to prevent accidents. (Representative image)
Published on Nov 29, 2025 06:19 pm IST

Bengaluru Metro Purple Line stalls due to technical snag, hundreds stranded

Services on Bengaluru's Purple Line metro were suspended for nearly two hours, prompting frustration from commuters on social media.
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:00 am IST

Modi govt approves Namma Metro Phase 3, MP Tejasvi Surya lauds quick approval

Prime minister Narendra Modi taking a metro ride in Bengaluru after the inauguration of the Whitefield to KR Puram stretch in March last year. (Representative image)
Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:00 am IST

Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express to be launched today: Report

The train will operate from Ernakulam to Bengaluru on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from Bengaluru to Ernakulam on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 04:30 pm IST

Bengaluru Metro services disrupted for 1.5 hrs on Green Line after power outage

A train on the Green Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. (Representative image)
Published on Jul 31, 2024 10:15 am IST

Bengaluru Namma Metro's Yellow Line to launch in December with 8 trains: Report

Bengaluru Namma Metro's Yellow Line train at a station during the testing phase.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 04:06 pm IST

Delays push back opening of Bengaluru metro's Green line extension to Sept-end

Construction on this elevated extension began in 2017 with initial expectations to finish by mid-2019.
Published on Jun 25, 2024 01:40 pm IST

Bengaluru suburban railway project's Corridor-4 gets 114 acres land on lease

The Corridor-4 of the Bengaluru suburban rail project is called ‘Kanaka Line’.
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 01:31 pm IST

Bengaluru Namma Metro's Phase 3 covering entire ORR to be complete by 2028

Bengaluru's Namma Metro railway. (ANI)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 10:24 am IST

We are planning circular railway network around Bengaluru: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (File Photo)
Published on Nov 28, 2023 03:58 pm IST

PM Modi unveils two sections of Bengaluru Metro’s purple line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the virtual inauguration of extended sections of Purple line of Bengalauru metro on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 09:53 am IST

Bengaluru metro's yellow line to be launched by Feb 2024, says MP Tejasvi Surya

MP Tejasvi Surya spoke to reporters after inspecting the Bommasandra to RV Road line, being constructed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 06, 2023 12:28 pm IST

NHAI unit signs 1,770 crore deal for multi-modal logistics park in Bengaluru

The project will be spread across 400 acres in Bengaluru rural district, and will be the largest ever project under the central government's PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Published on Sept 20, 2023 11:46 am IST

Monday Musings: Metro takes shape, Pune airport not even mentioned in debates

The lower-than-expected ridership for Pune Metro so far is due to poor last-mile connectivity. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:35 am IST

Experts oppose tunnel network proposed in Bengaluru to ease traffic congestion

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar called for a meeting last month on "Brand Bengaluru" which was attended by various industry leaders including Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. (PTI)
Published on Jul 13, 2023 11:42 am IST

Your space: Need to strengthen other means of transport

The city has been dug up for the metro rail project. Seen in the picture is the ongoing construction work for the Pune Metro (Vanaz to Ramwadi corridor) on Paud road.
Updated on Dec 30, 2018 03:15 pm IST

Monday Musings: Mass transport for Pune, BJP must now deliver

Election after election, political parties promised to address the city’s needs for mass transport and in the mid-2000s, a pilot BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) was launched in Pune.
Updated on Dec 24, 2018 02:39 pm IST

Take steps to prevent parking chaos, consider one-way traffic: HC to Chandigarh administration

The court observed that chaos is witnessed every year during festive season in some markets and as no major step has been taken, the situation is likely to remain the same this year as well.
Updated on Oct 16, 2018 11:09 am IST

Mumbai BEST’s ticket revenue down by 117 crore in 2017-18

BEST is the second largest mode of mass transport in Mumbai and ferries 28-29 lakh commuters every day.
Updated on Jun 29, 2018 02:13 pm IST

Pune is in a jam: Why flyovers haven’t helped traffic congestion

Pune has around 40 flyovers, but the city isn’t moving in solving its traffic problem.
Updated on Aug 01, 2019 11:44 am IST