Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line: Daily Commute Turns into a Battle for Space

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News18•07-01-2026, 11:31
Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line: Daily Commute Turns into a Battle for Space
- •Bengaluru's Purple Line metro commuters face severe overcrowding and daily delays, turning journeys into an endurance challenge.
- •Platforms are packed, making boarding difficult; many miss trains, leading to extended commute times from 25 to 40 minutes.
- •Commuters voice frustration online, tagging BMRCL with images of congested coaches and stairwells, seeking dignified travel.
- •Key demands include increased train frequency (2-3 minute intervals), longer trains, and short-loop services between Majestic and Whitefield.
- •BMRCL acknowledges the issue and pledges more frequent services and new coaches, but commuters await concrete action.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru's Purple Line metro is overwhelmed, forcing commuters into daily struggles and highlighting infrastructure capacity challenges.
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