Bengaluru's Namma Metro is experiencing record-breaking ridership, with the highest daily average in June reaching 745,659 passengers. This surge, particularly on the Purple Line, has resulted in overcrowded trains, leading to issues like doors failing to close and even altercations among passengers. Commuters complain about the lack of seating and the...
more... need for increased train frequency, especially during peak hours. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) plans to introduce additional trains on the Purple and Green Lines, but not before June 2025. This delay is attributed to the Chinese supplier, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Company Limited, failing to establish a manufacturing plant in India as required. To expedite production, the company has partnered with Titagarh Rail in Kolkata. The prototype driverless train for the Purple and Green Lines is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru by September 2024, and BMRCL plans to conduct all necessary tests by February 2025. In 2025, 21 DTG trains will be added to the network, following the delivery of 14 driverless trains for the Yellow Line.
Bengaluru ke Namma Metro mein record-breaking ridership ho raha hai, June mein daily average 745,659 passengers tak pahuncha. Is surge se, khass kar Purple Line pe, trains bahut crowded ho gayi hain, jisse doors band nahi ho pa rahe hain aur passengers ke beech fights bhi ho rahi hain. Commuters complain...
more... kar rahe hain ki unko baithne ki jagah nahi mil rahi hai aur train frequency bhi badhani chahiye, khass kar peak hours mein. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) ka plan hai ki Purple aur Green Lines pe additional trains add karenge, lekin June 2025 se pehle nahi. Is delay ki wajah hai Chinese supplier, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Company Limited, jo India mein manufacturing plant establish nahi kar paya jaise ki chahiye tha. Production ko jaldi karne ke liye, company ne Kolkata ke Titagarh Rail ke saath partnership ki hai. Prototype driverless train for Purple aur Green Lines, September 2024 tak Bengaluru mein aane wala hai, aur BMRCL ka plan hai ki February 2025 tak saare tests complete kar lenge. 2025 mein, 21 DTG trains network mein add honge, Yellow Line ke liye 14 driverless trains deliver karne ke baad.
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