RITES report on Implementation of Commuter Rail for Bengaluru

idontspam - 22-JUN-2012

The draft report of the Implementation of Commuter Rail for Bengaluru has been released by RITES to DULT. DULT has shared the report with us for our comments. We are expected to profvide our feedback before 30th of this month. SO do leave your feedback as comments to this thread. 

Controversy brewing over commuter rail, Metro to blame?

silkboard - 21-JUN-2012

Time to indulge in some talk on Namma Railu aka Commuter Rail Service (CRS). RITES has submitted a report to DULT last week. Sources claim that Rs 3000-4000 Crore can give Bangalore a 15 minute lead time commuter rail system covering 200 odd kms of distance. We will validate this once the RITES report is made public.

CRS - Meeting with DRM

kbsyed61 - 20-JUN-2012

Prajegalu,

Our commited friend, Mr. Sanjeev has arranged a meeting with SWR Bangalore DRM to discuss the status of Commuter Rail. All are requested to attend this meeting and help Sanjeev in this cause. Here are the meeting details.

When: Friday June 2, 2012

Time: 10:30 A. M.

Where is Namma Railu Today?

kbsyed61 - 13-JUN-2012

Do you know where our Namma Railu is?

It seems Namma Railu is stuck at DULT station. The much awaited RITES final report is ready. No nobody knows what is holding up at DULT?

Here is a depiction of Namma Railu's journey so far!

How SWR has admitted its short comings on Signalling at Bayippanahhali

Sanjeev - 6-JUN-2012

Here is the RTI reply from SWR  for the track improvements at Bayippanahalli. Till now how SWR has fooled public on its tracks being over utilized. Its high time SWR / GoK start thinking that they exist for Citizens and they should serve in the interest of Citizens.

What matters for Commuter Rail Sucess?

kbsyed61 - 2-JUN-2012

"..most important things in success of commuter rail is, geographic location, geographic location and geographic location."

Bangalore could get suburban rail too

Sanjeev - 30-MAY-2012

The city could well be going the Mumbai way. In a first step to revive suburban trains for better connectivity into the city, Rail Indian Technical and Economic Services (RITES) will ready the feasibility study by June first week. The Suburban Commuter Rail System will connect nearby high-density locations like Ramanagaram, Mandya, Chikkaballapur and Hosur to the city

Perfect choice for late night travel Bangarpet-Whitefield-Bengaluru-Mysore by Train

Sanjeev - 28-MAY-2012

As I wait for the Chennai bound Kaveri Express at Bangalore City station on Platform-5, a train enters Platform 6 at 11:15 pm which is announced as Bangarpet-Bangalore Express. A closer look at it reveals it is only an Express for namesake as it looks more like a passenger train.

Commuter Rail Meeting with ITHR and Hasiru Usiru

kbsyed61 - 24-MAY-2012

Commuter Rail Article in IT / ITES

Sanjeev - 23-MAY-2012

Commuter Rail / Local Trains will benefit the following areas and segment of Citizens: