Bengaluru Metro: Technical Glitch Halts Purple Line Services, Causes Major Delays

Metro train services on the Purple Line faced a major disruption today due to a technical snag, causing significant delays for passengers.

The issue arose in the early hours between Baiyappanahalli and Garudacharpalya stations, causing trains to operate at reduced speeds. This led to delays across the entire line, with passengers experiencing overcrowded platforms, particularly at Majestic station.

In the midst of the troubles and delays on the Namma Metro Purple Line, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) provided an update through its official handle, stating, “Trains in purple line is running at slow speed between Baiyappanahalli to Garudacharpalya due to a technical snag. They will be disruptions in the train schedules . Teams are working to solve at the earliest. Inconvenience is regretted.”

To alleviate the chaos, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) took swift action by deploying three short-loop trains between Majestic and Baiyappanahalli, aiming to clear the rush, as stated by BMRCL’s Chief Public Relations Officer, B L Yashavanth Chavan, as reported by Deccan Herald.

Although the snag was resolved by 9:20 am, the aftermath continued to disrupt train schedules. Chavan mentioned that it would take another half an hour for the services to stabilize. He assured commuters, stating, “We are working diligently to restore trains to their regular frequency as soon as possible.”

This unexpected technical issue created a challenging morning commute for Purple Line passengers, highlighting the importance of quick and efficient solutions for the city’s metro system.