Jayadeva Hospital double decker Metro station pics and people crossing the road as the signal is stopped beneath the station in Bengaluru on Monday.
Sources said Modi is scheduled to visit the state on Nov 13 for a couple of events in Mysuru before travelling to Bengaluru. Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya announced the date on ‘X’, but Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) is yet to formally confirm the inauguration. After flagging off the new Metro services, he is likely to take a ride on Namma Metro.
Bengaluru: The long-awaited elevated section of Namma Metro ’s Pink Line, from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere on Bannerghatta Road, is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 13, with commercial operations expected to begin the following day.
People travelling from Bannerghatta Road towards Electronics City are expected to use Pink Line and interchange with the Yellow Line to reach Electronics City and other areas along Hosur Road,” an official said. Persons with disabilities face particular risks while crossing the road,” Varsha R, a commuter, said. Srihari, a regular commuter, said Jayadeva’s platforms were wider than those at Majestic and RV Road, but changing platforms remained a challenge. BMRCL should introduce a proper signage system to help commuters locate the different Metro platforms,” he said.
“The elevated section of Pink Line is likely to complement ridership on Yellow Line. “Every day, hundreds of commuters use the road beneath the double-decker flyover to cross the junction, and many of them are Metro passengers. The stretch is poorly lit, and even during the day, it is difficult to assess the movement of traffic. “Compared to the other two interchange stations, the platforms at Jayadeva are wider. However, changing platforms is quite a task.