Posts : public transport

CRS / Local train for Bangalore Vs State Govt & SWR attitude

Sanjeev - 2-JAN-2010

This with reference to our Shri K.H. Muniyappa ( Minister of State for Railways  )  blaming State Govt for not starting  Local Trains within Bangalore city.  How is it that he can not speak to CM of Karnataka when CM himself is pursuing so many projects for Rail on cost sharing basis. Our Shri K.H.

Take the bus - Feb 4

silkboard - 1-JAN-2010

Simple event with simple goals. Take the bus for your commute on Feb 4. Try it, and then tell the world (via a survey) why you wouldn't take the bus more often for your commute and solve two problems for the city - congestion, and air pollution.

Commuter rail for Bengaluru - state not interested?

silkboard - 1-JAN-2010

First up, happy new year 2010 to all. I thought I should pick out one important piece from Sanjayv's summary post on Railway minister's recent announcements for our state.

Updates from the Railway Minister

sanjayv - 30-DEC-2009

There was an article in The Hindu today citing an announcement by Shri K. H. Muniyappa, MoS Railways- see link here.

Gammon and the Metro - is there a safety concern?

sanjayv - 30-DEC-2009

 After the recent bridge collapse in Rajasthan on the E-W corridor involving Gammon, am beginning to wonder about who would conduct a proper audit of the company's practices?  Since Bangalore Metro has offloaded a portion of the work to Gammon, this is particularly worrying for us. There are three major accidents that have been reported in the national press.

Bus Day - Website features/Requirements

Srivatsava - 24-DEC-2009

While the event webpage will surely be used to park and convey lot of publicity and information amterial about the event, what are the other features that need to be incorporated in the webpage? Provide your thoughts here.

[PS: Also, if you have ideas, or want to help BMTC organize this event, join the Bus Day project on this website]

Bangalore Hassan New line

Raghu Nandana M - 23-DEC-2009

The new line has been in progress between bangalore and hassan with line completed between shravanabelagola and hassan and banaglore -Nelamangala on the section. The work is in progress for last 10 years.This year as per the pink book

Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davangere new line

santoshfs - 22-DEC-2009

Friends, We have got a railway line, from Bangalore to Mumbai via Tumkur, Arasikere, Davangere and Hubli and onwards.

Feb 4th, 2010 - Is the BUS DAY in namma Bengaluru!

kbsyed61 - 22-DEC-2009

It is finally here. Feb 4th, 2010 is being planned by BMTC to be 'BUS DAY'. A day long event.

All that we need to do is take the Bus on that day to work, business and any other engagements that we might have on that day.

Isn't it a good idea. Start the new year with a promise to build sustainable living choices.

Railway line connecting Shimoga - Harihar and Anekal Road - Bidadi

reevs - 22-DEC-2009

Tender for Survey work - Shimoga - Harihar and Anekal Road - Bidadi are floating now.