Namma Metro services to run beyond midnight on October 3
Namma Metro in Bengaluru is extending its operating hours beyond midnight on October 3 to accommodate crowds attending an A.R. Rahman concert. The BMRCL has advised commuters to use digital payment methods to minimize wait times.
Why it matters
Extended public transport services are essential for managing large-scale urban events and ensuring commuter safety.
Namma Metro services will be extended beyond their regular operating hours on Saturday, considering the anticipated increase in passenger demand and to facilitate commuters, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said.
On the Purple Line, the last trains will depart from Whitefield (Kadugodi) at 12 midnight and Challaghatta at 12.20 a.m. On the Green Line, the last trains will leave Madavara at 12.15 a.m. and Silk Institute at 12.20 a.m., a release sa.
On the Yellow Line, the last train will depart from R.V. Road at 1.15 a.m., while the last service from Delta Electronics Bommasandra will leave at 11.55 p.m.
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