SWR & BMTC to blame for poor response for Devanahalli service

Sanjeev - 9-JUL-2011

On the one hand the city whines that it doesn’t have a “lifeline” like Mumbai’s suburban trains. It clamours for Metro and other high-speed rail networks. On the other, South Western Railway (SWR) is planning to withdraw the train service from Yeshwanthpur to Devanahalli via Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) just a year after it was introduced.

Namma Railu Effect - New Delhi to have trains connecting nearby towns!

kbsyed61 - 29-JUN-2011

If "Rediff" news items is to be believed, New Delhi will soon have "High Speed" A/C trains connecting Delhi and nearby towns. Every aspect of this proposal is what PRAJA's Namma Railu campaign has been so far.

Namma Railu ( Metro ) could have a run for its money

Sanjeev - 26-JUN-2011

Report from The Hindu:

Operation of commuter rail on the existing rail network surrounding Bangalore, a long-pending demand, could become a reality soon with the State Government agreeing to fund the acquisition of rail rakes by the Railways.

Congested roads

Common mobility card

idontspam - 13-JUN-2011

CM requesting Planning Commission to sanction Commuter Rail on cost sharing basis

Sanjeev - 11-JUN-2011

With reference to Bangalore, Mr. Yeddyurappa said the Railways should take up Commuter Rail Project in partnership with the State Government on a cost-sharing basis.

The project would provide connectivity on the north-south and east-west access of existing surface rail lanes in Bangalore, he said.

Commuter Rail starting service soon

idontspam - 9-JUN-2011

Massive step forward yesterday. Bestest meeting ever since we did the report last year so sharing this will all of you who have spent energy & effort in this cause. 

Bangalore needs commuter rail

Sanjeev - 20-MAY-2011

"Commuter rail more economically viable than the rapid-transit metro network'

State of South Western Railways!

kbsyed61 - 14-MAY-2011

Going through the minutes of the meeting for "Namma Railu Round Table Event at Cistup, IISc" last August 30, 2010, one get an interesting insight into mind and thinking of Railways. In this case, railways is represented by Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway.

RTI response from SCR on MMTS

idontspam - 25-APR-2011

A few questions were asked of SCR regarding the MMTS suburban service of Hyderabad. Mostly to get a good understanding of how the entire system was rolled out. 

Bengaluru Commuter Rail meet on train

idontspam - 2-APR-2011

Agenda: Catchup on current status of the Commuter Rail & next steps.

Venue: YH1 leaving YPR @ 0630

Note: Praja Members would be in Last or second to last compartment as usual.