Bengaluru Metro’s Purple Line services will be suspended for two hours on May 10th, 2024, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This disruption is to facilitate the final phase of signalling system integration work between Krishnadevarapura and Whitefield stations.
The suspension affects the entire Purple Line, impacting commuters traveling between North-South Bengaluru. Metro services on the Green Line will operate as usual.
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is undertaking this work to prepare for the full operationalization of the extended Purple Line, which currently runs from Byappanahalli to Whitefield. The integration is crucial for seamless train operations along the entire route.
Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and utilize alternative transportation options during the suspension period. BMRCL suggests using feeder buses or other modes of transport.
BMRCL has been conducting similar short suspensions on weekends to complete various integration and testing activities related to the extended Purple Line. This final phase aims to ensure the safety and reliability of the signalling system before opening the entire stretch to public use.
The project involves integrating the new signalling system with the existing infrastructure, ensuring smooth communication and control of trains. While the exact date for the full opening of the extended Purple Line isn’t explicitly stated in the article, the completion of this signalling work is a significant step towards that goal. Further updates regarding the full line opening will be announced by BMRCL. The BMRCL apologizes for the inconvenience caused to passengers.
