Bengaluru: A video is doing the rounds on social media in which it can be seen that the Namma Metro driver failed to stop the train between opening at majestic, following which the people had to struggle to board it.
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Reaction on social media
Sharing the video of X (formerly Twitter), Yash Sugandhi said that at Majestic station, Namma Metro drivers encounter challenges halting the train during opening, leading to commuter difficulties in boarding.
Aaditya Vasan S commented on the post, addressing concerns about driver competency. Highlighting the complexity of handling a 360-ton machine like Namma Metro, Aaditya emphasizes the learning curve involved and suggests patience in perfecting the operational procedures.
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Namma Metro, translating to "Our Metro" in Kannada, stands as Bengaluru's prominent rapid transit system. Also recognized as Bengaluru Metro, it plays a pivotal role in transforming the city's commuting landscape.
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Bengaluru Metro boasts the distinction of being the second longest operational metro network in India, covering an extensive length of 73.75 kilometers. Remarkably, it trails only behind Delhi Metro in this aspect.
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The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture between the Government of India and the State Government of Karnataka, spearheads the construction, operation, and expansion of Namma Metro. It serves as the driving force behind the metro network's growth.