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.

ROB's & RUB's for Bangalore

Sanjeev - 24-JUN-2011

To ensure speedy implementation of road overbridge (RoB) and road underbridge (RuB) projects at railway level crossings, the State government has recently accorded sanction to 60 proposed RoBs and RuBs in the State, including 12 in Bangalore, in one go.

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'

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.

Commuter Rail mentioned in the Karnataka State Budget by CM

Sanjeev - 24-FEB-2011

55.  The Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Plan for Bangalore has identified the need to take up commuter rail system within the city.

Bangalore Nelamangala Train

kumarvjn - 22-FEB-2011

During previous budget, a train was announced between Bangalore and Nelamangala.  Does any one has any idea about this train.  Whether a new link is planned for Nelamangala?

If new link is planned for Nelamangala, then Railways can plan about connecting the same with Bangalore - Mysore line at Kengeri and the same line can be extended upto Anekal via Bannerughatta.