Bengaluru

Daily commuters on Bengaluru's Namma Metro are expected to get relief from overcrowded trains soon. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) plans to introduce three new six-coach trainsets on the Green Line by August 2026. This move comes more than ...

The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train of Indian Railways has arrived at SMVT Bengaluru railway station for final testing. The train has been manufactured by BEML using technology developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. It features an attractive orange ...

To meet passenger demand, the South Western Railway has extended the operation of the weekly special trains running between SMVT Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North until the end of July. Photo Credit: AI Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Special Trains According to an official ...

Southern Railway has decided to double the capacity of the Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express ahead of the festive travel season to meet passengers' growing demand. The train, which currently runs with 8 coaches, will soon be upgraded to a 16-coach rake, ...

A technical study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has raised concerns over the Karnataka government's plan to build double-decker corridors that combine elevated roads with Bengaluru Metro Phase-3. The study says this model could reduce public transport use, ...

Bengaluru Metro is expected to introduce three new six-coach trains on the Green Line by August 2026, giving much-needed relief to commuters who have been facing overcrowded trains during peak hours. The trains are being supplied by CRRC-Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd ...

Just two days after a major technical problem disrupted services on Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line, another issue affected the same route on Thursday evening. This time, a train developed a door malfunction near Cubbon Park Metro Station, causing delays and ...

Several parts of Bengaluru are expected to witness a scheduled power interruption on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) undertakes maintenance and substation-related works across selected zones. According to the scheduled notice, electricity supply is expected ...

Several parts of Bengaluru are set to witness scheduled power interruptions on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) undertakes quarterly maintenance and infrastructure-related works. The planned shutdowns are expected to affect supply for up to ...

Namma Metro services on Bengaluru's Purple Line have returned to normal after a major disruption on Tuesday evening caused chaos for commuters. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said the technical problem at Cubbon Park Metro Station was fixed overnight, ...

The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project is likely to use the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 on all its corridors, rather than using older signalling methods. This modern system is widely used in Europe and is considered much safer and ...

Bengaluru Power Cut Update, June 23, 2026: Several parts of Bengaluru are set to experience scheduled electricity interruptions today as Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) undertakes maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and network strengthening works across multiple regions.  Photo Credits: AI The ...