Namma Metro runs additional trips to clear rain rush

Namma Metro had to run additional trips on the East-West corridor to cater to the sudden increase in demand following heavy rain in the city on Saturday.

Hundreds of passengers were stuck in the Kempegowda Metro Station after the last trains left around 10.15 pm. The sudden rush of passengers led to long queues at the token counters. The last trains on both directions — towards Mysuru Road and Baiyappanahalli — left the station even as many waited in line.

Some of the commuters started arguing with the Metro staff to extend the deadline.

The staff communicated the issue to the Bangalore Metro Railway Corporation Limited officials following which a decision was taken to run additional trips.

“We had to run a couple of trips to clear the people who had already entered the station. We took the decision considering the convenience of the people,” a senior BMRCL official said.

Stations to be shut

Namma Metro services between Sampige Road and Rajajinagar will be shut for three days from Monday to Wednesday.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd said the disruption of service was due to inspection of Metro’s Yelachenahalli-Sampige Road stretch by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.  Accordingly, Sampige Road, Srirampuram and Kuvempu Road Metro stations will remain closed from May 29 to 31.

Regular Metro services will, however, continue between Rajajinagar and Nagasandra.