Purple Line (Namma Metro)
The Purple Line of the Namma Metro is part of the metro rail system for the city of Bangalore, India, some of which is currently being constructed. Once finished, it will consist of 36 stations from Whitefield to Kengeri. The line will measure 40.10 kilometres (24.92 mi) and will be mostly elevated, with some stations underground. Currently only a 6.7 km stretch between Baiyyappanahalli and M. G. Road is operational. The line will connect the eastern and western areas of Bangalore. The Phase I extension, from Mysore Road to Baiyappanahalli is expected to be over and commence operations by November 2015.
History
The following dates represent the dates the section opened to the public, not the private inauguration.
| colspan="6" style="background:#Template:Namma Metro color;" | History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Extension date | Termini | Length | Stations | |
| Reach-1 | 20 October 2011 | Baiyappanahalli | M.G. Road | 6.70 kilometers (4.16 mi) | 6 |
| Reach-2 | September 2015[2] | Magadi Road | Mysore Road | 6.52 kilometers (4.05 mi) | 6 |
| UG-1 | Minsk Square | Magadi Road | 4.88 kilometers (3.03 mi) | 4 | |
| Phase II Extensions | Whitefield | Baiyappanahalli | 15.50 kilometers (9.63 mi) | 14 | |
| Mysore Road | Kengeri | 4.88 kilometers (3.03 mi) | 5 | ||
| Total | Whitefield | Kengeri | 40.10 kilometers (24.92 mi) | 36 | |
The detailed project report (DPR) for Phase I, comprising the Purple and Green Lines, of Namma Metro project was prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and submitted to the BMRCL in May 2003. The final approval on a scheme that incorporated the expertise of DMRC and RITES Limited did not come until April 2006.[3] The DPR prepared by DMRC envisaged a 33 km (21 mi) elevated and underground rail network with 32 stations for Phase I of the project. The proposed gauge was standard gauge unlike the broad gauge on the Delhi Metro network. The rationale for the metro includes reduced journey times, cutting fuel use, accident reduction and lower pollution.[citation needed]
Construction work for Phase I of the Namma Metro project was scheduled to start in 2005 but was delayed by a February 2006 change of government in Karnataka and continued debate over whether the project was financially feasible and appropriate for the city. Finally, on 25 April 2006 the Indian Cabinet approved the project, which was then budgeted at more than ₹54 billion (US$650 million).[4] The cost escalated to ₹116.09 billion (US$1.4 billion) as various problems delayed the completion.[5] BMRCL received ₹7 billion (US$84 million) from Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), ₹250 million (US$3.0 million) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 23% from the Central Government, 33% from the State Government and the rest as a ₹49.05 billion (US$590 million) loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).[6][7] Navayuga Engineering was awarded the contract to construct Reach 1 of the Purple Line in 2006.[8] The foundation stone for the Phase I construction was laid by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 24 June 2006,[9] and civil construction on Reach I of the line, between M.G. Road and Baiyyappanahalli, commenced on 15 April 2007.[10] The underground work commenced in May 2011. Each corridor consists of two tunnels which are the first underground tunnels built for trains in South India. The tunnels, dug using tunnel boring machines (TBM), are located approximately 60 feet below ground level, have a diameter of 5.5metres and are 5metres apart. Four TBMs, nicknamed Helen (TBM 1), Margarita (TBM 2), Kaveri (TBM 3) and Krishna, were used for tunnelling work on the Purple Line.[11][12][13][14][15] [16]
Reach 1 was originally scheduled to begin operations in March 2010.[17] Reach 2, the remaining elevated section of Purple Line was scheduled to be completed by December 2012.[18] After the deadline was missed, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) shifted the deadline to 31 December 2010. It was again changed to 4 April 2011 and then the date of inauguration was set at 15 September 2011. The next deadline set was 26 September 2011 which was also missed. The metro was finally opened to the public on 20 October 2011 at 4 pm IST by Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath.[17] There was an overwhelming response to the metro at the commencement of operations. As per BMRCL sources within first 3 days of operations 169,019 people used this mass transit system.[19] At the end of 4th day about 200,000 passengers had already commuted in Namma Metro. Namma Metro's first 12-day cumulative revenue was ₹10 million (US$120,000).[20] During the first month, since the opening of Reach I, about 1,325,000 people travelled by the metro.[21] On average, 41,390 people took the train every day, while the average daily revenue was ₹667,262. The BMRC earned a revenue of ₹21 million (US$250,000) in its first month of operation.[22] In the first six months of operation, average ridership went down to 24,968. The BMRC earned a total of ₹66 million (US$790,000) during the same period.[23] Namma Metro posted a profit of ₹4.1 million (US$49,000) after almost one year of operating Reach I. BMRCL estimates that nearly 8 million passengers travelled on the system, in its first year of operations.[24]
Stations
Initially, there were no toilets at Namma Metro stations, despite demand from commuters. BMRCL countered the demand by arguing that constructing toilets was not part of the metro construction plan, and that building toilets in the city was the responsibility of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). They also justified the decision by saying that commuters spent "hardly five minutes" at stations, so restrooms were not required, and also that none of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus stops in the city had toilets for passengers. However, BMRCL eventually heeded public demand, and the metro's first toilets were opened at Baiyappanahalli and Indiranagar stations on 21 June 2013.[25]
Yellow tactile tiles are used at all stations to guide the visually impaired. The tiles start at the ramp and lead to the staircases and lifts.[26]
| align="center" colspan="5" style="background:#Template:Namma Metro color;"| Purple Line | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Station Name | Opening | Connections | Layout |
| 1 | Whitefield | None | ||
| 2 | Ujwala Vidyalaya | None | ||
| 3 | Kadugodi | None | ||
| 4 | ITPL | None | ||
| 5 | Satyasai Medical Institute | None | ||
| 6 | Vaidehi Hospital | None | ||
| 7 | Kundalahalli | None | ||
| 8 | Visvesvaraya Industrial Estate | None | ||
| 9 | Doddanakundi | None | ||
| 10 | Garudacharpalya | None | ||
| 11 | Mahadevapura | None | ||
| 12 | Narayanapura | None | ||
| 13 | KR Puram | None | ||
| 14 | Jyothipuram | None | ||
| 15 | Baiyappanahalli | 20 October 2011 | None | Elevated |
| 16 | Swami Vivekananda Road | 20 October 2011 | None | Elevated |
| 17 | Indiranagar | 20 October 2011 | None | Elevated |
| 18 | Halasuru | 20 October 2011 | None | Elevated |
| 19 | Trinity | 20 October 2011 | None | Elevated |
| 20 | Mahatma Gandhi Road | 20 October 2011 | Gottigere - Nagavara line | Elevated |
| 21 | Cubbon Park | None | Elevated | |
| 22 | Vidhana Soudha | None | Underground | |
| 23 | Sir M. Visveshwaraya | None | Underground | |
| 24 | Kempegowda | Green Line | At Grade | |
| 25 | City Railway Station | None | Underground | |
| 26 | Magadi Road | None | Elevated | |
| 27 | Hosahalli | None | Elevated | |
| 28 | Vijayanagar | None | Elevated | |
| 29 | Attiguppe | None | Elevated | |
| 30 | Deepanjalinagar | None | Elevated | |
| 31 | Mysore Road | None | Elevated | |
| 32 | Nayandahalli | None | ||
| 33 | Rajarajeshwari Nagar | None | ||
| 34 | Bangalore University | None | ||
| 35 | R.V. College of Engineering | None | ||
| 36 | Kengeri | None |
Parking
Currently parking facilities are available only in Baiyappanahalli and Swami Vivekananda Road stations. BMRCL awarded the contract to Central Parking Services (CPS) for an annual license fee of ₹2.5 million (US$30,000).[27]
| Vehicle | Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First 4 hours | Every subsequent hour | Whole Day† | |
| Car | ₹5 (6.0¢ US) | ₹2 (2.4¢ US) | ₹10 (12¢ US) |
| Motorcycle | ₹2 (2.4¢ US) | ₹1 (1.2¢ US) | ₹5 (6.0¢ US) |
| Bicycle | Free | ||
- †Day timing: 5am – 11pm
Parking fees can be paid in cash or using flash cards. People who pay using flash cards receive a 20% discount. Electric and hybrid cars get to park for free at Namma Metro stations.[28] An average of 4,764 cars and 5,721 two-wheelers use parking facilities at Baiyappanahalli and SV Road stations daily.[24]
Route description
The alignment starts near Ring road junction on Mysore road with Mysore Road Terminal station on the North side of the road. The centre line of the station is taken as Zero. The facility beyond the station is provided on elevated section, which will also be used, for future extension to further west. From this station the alignment runs eastward along Mysore Road up to the 'T' junction with Chord Road. At this junction the alignment turns to Chord Road with a left-hand curve. The Deepanjali Nagar station (Km.1.117) is located just after this curve. After the station the alignment crosses the Bangalore - Mysore railway line over the existing ROB. Thereafter the alignment runs all along this road up to the crossing of Chord road with Magadi Road at Tollgate junction. Deepanjali nagar station and three more stations namely Vijay Nagar (km 2.345), Hoshalli (km 3.444) and Tollgate (km 4.445) are located on this road.[29]
From Tollgate junction, alignment turns into Magadi Road. The Magadi road station is located at km 5.600 on this stretch. The alignment is taken off the road near BWSSB tanks (km 6.300) to provide the switchover ramp in the Leprosy hospital area. The alignment is fully underground by the time it reaches the Junction of Magadi road with Tank Bund road. The alignment continues as underground below the Subhash Nagar colony, Railway quarters. The Bangalore city metro station is provided west of the Bangalore City railway station at km 6.755. The alignment passes below the Bangalore city railway station yard and reaches KSRTC bus stand where a combined station on both E - W and N- S corridors is provided. This station is named Majestic (Km.7.503) for both the corridors. From Majestic Bus stand the alignment goes under the K G Road till Mysore Bank crossing, after that it turns to left on to the Post Office road. The Central College Station (km 8.697) is located just after the curve below the road. It goes further after crossing K R Circle on the Ambedker Road. The Vidhan Soudha under-ground station (km 9.318) is located on this road. After this station the alignment turns into the Cubbon Park with a right hand curve, still underground. [29]
The alignment is fully elevated before reaching Queen's circle. From Queen’s Circle, the alignment runs on the left edge of the M G Road adjacent to the elevated walkway and continues till Brigade road. The M G Road station (km 11.380) is provided opposite Plaza cinema. After Brigade road the alignment continues till Trinity Circle. The Trinity circle station (elevated) is provided at km 12.522. From Trinity circle the alignment moves on the Swami Vivekanand Road. Ulsoor station is located at km 13.725 on this road. From Swamy Vivekanand road the alignment turns into CMH road with a sharp right hand curve of 120 m radius. On C M H Road it runs on the middle of the road till B M Circle where it turns left. CMH road station is provided at km 14.610. Another station Indira Nagar is proposed at km 15.537 on 100ft. road. From 100 ft road the alignment turns right on to Old Madras road where it crosses the BEML railway siding. Old Madras road station is proposed at km 16.419 . The Baiyappanahalli metro station is at km 17.374 on the surface. The terminal station is located adjacent to Indian railway's Baiyappanahalli station so as to have convenient passenger integration facilities. [29]
Baiyappanahalli depot
As the Purple and Green Lines are interlinked, rakes can move from one corridor to another for Intermediate Overhaul (IOH) and Periodical Overhaul (POH). This facilitated the construction of one mother workshop for the two corridors at Baiyappanahalli. An inspection shed, which has the stabling facilities at Baiyappanahalli and one inspection shed having stabling facilities at Yeshwantapur on the Green Line were constructed.[30]
On the available land, sixteen 6-car length-stabling lines were possible at Baiyappanahalli depot. Three rakes are housed in the inspection shed. The length of 6 car train is approx 128.3 m. Stabling lines are designed for 155m lengths to cater for provision of the friction buffer stops and the signaling interlocking needs. A test track of 948 m length has been provided for testing of 6-car train upto a speed of 80kmph. [30]
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