India's First High-Speed Train to Undergo Tests, Prototype to be Ready in Early 2027
BEML, the government-owned company building India's first indigenously developed high-speed train, expects the prototype to be ready in early 2027. This train, called B28, is being made at BEML's Aditya plant in Bengaluru, which was inaugurated in April 2026 by Railway ...
Namma Metro's Services to Start Early at 5 a.m. on 21 June for International Yoga Day
Namma Metro will start services earlier than usual in Bengaluru on International Yoga Day, June 21, to help people travelling for yoga events across the city. According to an announcement, metro train services will begin at 5 am on Sunday instead ...
Bengaluru Metro's Blue Line to Undergo a Testing Phase in October 2026
Bengaluru's long-awaited Blue Line Metro on the 19-km KR Pura to Silk Board route along the Outer Ring Road is likely to enter the testing phase in October, Karnataka's Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said on Friday. This section is ...
Bengaluru Power Cut Today: BESCOM Announces Scheduled for 25+ Areas On June 20
Bengaluru: Several parts of Bengaluru are set to witness scheduled power outages on Saturday, June 20, as electricity authorities carry out maintenance, inspection and infrastructure-related works across multiple substations in the city. Photo Credits: PTI According to the announced schedule, ...
Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat: A Major Trial Run has been Conducted on the Ghat Section
A major step has been taken towards starting Vande Bharat train services between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, a long-awaited demand of people in Coastal Karnataka. The next important milestone is a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express on the difficult 55-km ...
New Vande Bharat Routes: Several Routes are Considered for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Services
Indian Railways is preparing to introduce the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, which will offer passengers a faster and more comfortable option for overnight travel. Unlike the current Vande Bharat trains that operate during the day with chair-car seating, the new ...
Bengaluru Metro Feeder Buses: BMTC to Improve Connectivity between Dommasandra & Bommasandra
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has started a new metro feeder bus service to improve connectivity between the Dommasandra area and the Bommasandra Metro Station on the Yellow Line. The initiative aims to make it easier for commuters to reach ...
Bengaluru Trains to be Affected: Upgradation Work at KSR Bengaluru Railway Station to Disrupt Services
Major disruptions to train services are expected at KSR Bengaluru Railway Station as South Western Railway begins a large-scale infrastructure upgrade project, including modernisation of the signalling system and extension of platforms to improve operational efficiency, safety, and the station's capacity ...
Bengaluru Metro Received its 13th Train Set for the Yellow Line, Aiming to Boost Frequency
Bengaluru's Namma Metro project has received another boost with the arrival of the 13th train set for the Yellow Line. The new train reached the Hebbagodi depot on Sunday, bringing the total number of trains available for the corridor closer to ...
Bengaluru Metro's Outer Ring Road Received the First Train Set, A Major Milestone Achieved
Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has achieved an important milestone by delivering the first train set for Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) Metro corridor, also known as the Blue Line. The delivery marks a major step forward in the expansion of ...
Bengaluru Rain Alert: Several Parts of the City are Likely to Experience Rainfall & Thunderstorms
Bengaluru witnessed heavy rainfall once again on the night of June 12, bringing back typical Bangaluru weather. Several parts of the city, including Agara, Marathahalli, Koramangala, Hebbal, and many areas in north and south Bengaluru, received intense showers. The rain led ...
Bengaluru Weather Alert: Several Districts in Karnataka are Likely to Experience Rainfall, Yellow Alert Issued
Residents of Bengaluru and many parts of Karnataka should be prepared for wet weather on June 12, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and issued a yellow alert for several districts across the state. The alert indicates ...