Posts : Namma Metro

Namma Metro domain booted out

ramesh_mbabu - 26-DEC-2008

A visit to the Namma Metro web site http://bmrc.co.in/ shows

Account for domain bmrc.co.in has been suspended

Does one need any thing more to understand the incompetency of "another goverment department"? Ramesh

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. 

Sanity Check: A Namma Metro link to Bengaluru International Airport

Devesh - 17-NOV-2008

About 40 days ago, I had raised the issue of a "Sanity Check" on the proposed High Speed Rail Link (HSRL) to Bengaluru International Airport. The issues I raised were :

  • Sanity Check 1: Who is the target customer of the HSRL ?
  • Sanity Check 2: Convenience
  • Sanity Check 3: Close integration with Namma Metro and BMTC
  • Sanity Check 4: Affordability
  • Sanity Check 5: Financial Viability

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'.

Namma Metro - Last Mile Connectivity

Ravi_D - 4-NOV-2008

Prajegale,

We seem to be excited about last mile connectivity to Namma Metro. If we all agree on a few (let us say two or three) options, this might be a chance to influence policy.

Can we consolidate our ideas in one post?  Here is the plan:

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:

CTTP Review – Further Comments & Inputs

Naveen - 27-OCT-2008

Hi Suhas, went through your assessment of the CTTP & the discussions that followed – various comments & many relevant, valid points have surfaced.

There are a few issues I would like to fill in :

Bangalore Mass Transit - Summary of Past Study Reports

Naveen - 27-OCT-2008

The first CTTP for Bangalore had been carried out in 1963-64 by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI, New Delhi). This study, though termed “Comprehensive” had focused on the road system, & had proposed construction of 138 km of ring roads, 77.5 km arterial roads & various grade separators, pedestrian subways and truck terminals.

Meeting with BMRC MD, Mr N Sivasailam

admin123 - 25-OCT-2008

Update: Oct 30, 12:30 pm - Meeting confirmed, 12-15 of us can go.

Meeting with BMRC (Metro)

admin123 - 1-OCT-2008

[Updated, Oct 7: We have requested for Oct 18/19, or the weekend after that as some interested members are unavailable on Oct 11. Mr Sivasailam will get back after Oct 12, will post new dates once we get them]