Posts : BMRC

Metro Phase 1 extension approved

swamy - 2-FEB-2009

Noticed one Bangalore Metro news - phase one extension was approved. From Deccan Herald:

Bengaluru Light Rail

idontspam - 19-JAN-2009

A tram-train is a light-rail public transport system where trams also run on main-line train tracks for greater flexibility and convenience. Most tram-trains are standard gauge, which facilitates sharing track with standard gauge mainline trains. Tram-trains have dual equipment to suit the respective needs of tram and train, such as support for multiple voltages and safety equipment such as train stops.

Metro construction and safety

idontspam - 11-JAN-2009

Really concerned how many more irresponsible accidents are going to happen before this project is completed. I get the feeling this project is being run like a govt housing construction for the EWS.

Missing the bus

SB_YPR - 2-JAN-2009

Hi, Warm greetings to all of you for the new year. I have been reading the posts on this forum for a while now, and today I decided to take the plunge myself.
The BMRC has been hyping on integration with other modes of transport right from the beginning. Sadly, they have overlooked two crucial spots where integration would have been of great help, on the East-West corridor.

Metro delayed by one year

s_yajaman - 11-DEC-2008

Access to the Byappanahalli TTMC

Transmogrifier - 26-NOV-2008

From Praja_postsThe success of the planned Byappanahalli TTMC and all the opportunities it offers as an inter-modal hub (KSRTC, BMTC, Namma Metro) will be determined by ease of access. 

Mumbai to get India's First Monorail - by 2011

santsub - 25-NOV-2008

Come November 29 Mumbaikars' dream of smooth commuting will get a major boost with the laying of the foundation stone for India's first Monorail project at the metropolis. Details below in the link.. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Monorail_in_Mumbai_from_Nov_29/articleshow/3754417.cms

A most compelling story

murali772 - 14-NOV-2008

I was born and raised in Bangalore in a traditional old bungalow in the heart of the city in National College Circle in Basavangudi. It was gifted to me by my late aunt with much love over 20 years ago. To my great sorrow, this property will soon be destroyed by the disastrous planning of the 'Namma Metro'.

Notes from BMRC meeting

silkboard - 31-OCT-2008

Putting up a placeholder post for logs from the BMRC meeting today. 8 of us were present, so we should expect at least that many notes here.

Integrating HSRL and Metro- A thought?

Transmogrifier - 28-OCT-2008

I'm not sure where the High Speed Rail Link to BIAL stands now (Is it still on?). If not, the forum below might be redundant. But if it is and the present alignment stands, integrating the two could be straightforward: