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The BMRCL has raised the fares of Namma Metro by 5% effective February 9.

Namma Metro fare hike result of Congress' withdrawal of 'shadow cash support to BMRCL', says BJP

February 05, 2026 11:48 am

Bengaluru Metro fares will rise by 5% starting Feb 9. The BJP has slammed the Congress over "flawed" BMRCL cost calculations and withdrawn state support.

BMRCL confirmed the delay and said that a group of people deliberately blocked the departure of the first train on the Yellow Line. (File)

Namma Metro Yellow Line services disrupted after passengers block doors, demand early start

November 18, 2025 2:09 pm

The protest at the Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road Metro station delayed services on Namma Metro’s Yellow Line for 35 minutes.

This new train is being inducted into service after mandatory testing and service trials.

Bangalore Metro Yellow Line: Namma Metro to increase train frequency from November 1

October 31, 2025 9:27 pm

Bangalore Metro Yellow Line, BMRCL Yellow Line update: The move is aimed at providing a smoother and more reliable travel experience for commuters while reducing waiting times.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has withdrawn its decision to levy a usage fee for public toilets at 12 Namma Metro stations across the city after facing protests from commuters. (Express Archive Photos)

Public backlash forces BMRCL to scrap toilet usage fee at 12 Bengaluru Metro stations

May 27, 2025 5:50 pm

A group of citizens and Namma Metro users staged a demonstration outside the Dr B R Ambedkar Metro Station at Vidhana Soudha against the usage fee for public toilets.

Auto-rickshaw driver killed after metro viaduct topples, crushes vehicle in Bengaluru

April 16, 2025 1:38 pm

The Yelahanka traffic police said their preliminary investigations show the metro viaduct was not securely fastened to the truck.

95% tunnel work completed, Pink Line of Namma Metro likely to open in 2026: BMRCL

February 18, 2025 7:59 pm

In a first for Bengaluru Metro, the Pink Line will feature platform screen doors at underground stations. The stretch is designed for trains to operate at a maximum speed of 80 kmph

Bengaluru Metro to open Metro pillar spaces for 5G infrastructure installation

November 29, 2024 4:07 pm

5G small cells are aimed at enhancing mobile network coverage along the East-West Line, North-South Line of Phase-1, and Reaches 5 and 6 of Bengaluru Metro.

Titagarh Rail Systems begins production of train sets for BMRCL's yellow line project in Bengaluru

June 14, 2024 10:14 pm

The contract agreement between BMRCL and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co Ltd, signed in December 2019, encountered challenges, which led to delays in meeting the original deadlines.

Bengaluru Metro: Operations on Whitefield-Challaghatta stretch could start on Friday after safety nod

September 11, 2023 7:11 am

BMRCL Managing Director Anjum Parvez said, “We are waiting for the CMRS to inspect the stretch between Baiyappanahalli-KR Puram and Kengeri-Challaghatta and then give a clearance."

Karnataka govt earmarks Rs 2800 crore for Shakti scheme, but activists say ‘not enough’

July 07, 2023 7:50 pm

The government views the Shakti scheme as a means to boost women's participation in the labor force, leading to increased purchasing power for the poor and lower-middle classes.