Bengaluru metro’s Purple line trains to slow down to 40 kmph between Benniganahalli, Baiyappanahalli
Bengaluru Metro has implemented a temporary speed restriction on the Purple Line between Benniganahalli and Baiyappanahalli for essential maintenance. Trains will operate at 40 kmph instead of 65 kmph until October 2026 to ensure safety during girder inspections.
Why it matters
Infrastructure maintenance is vital for the long-term safety and reliability of urban transit systems, though it causes temporary commuter inconvenience.
Metro trains on the Purple Line will temporarily operate at a reduced speed between Benniganahalli and Baiyappanahalli stations as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) carries out planned maintenance of an Open Web Girder (OWG) on the stretch.
According to a release, a specialised team under technical supervision is conducting periodic inspections of the girder and undertaking necessary maintenance work. As an additional safety measure, trains will be restricted to a maximum speed of 40 kmph while crossing the girder, compared with the normally permitted speed of 65 kmph.
The BMRCL said that the temporary speed restriction is a standard railway safety practice during maintenance and technical monitoring activities. However, the metro services on the Purple Line will continue to operate normally, with only a marginal impact on overall journey time, it said.
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