Namma Metro to extend train services on NYE

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In order to make travel smooth for residents of the city on New Year’s Eve, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has announced the extension of its services on New Year’s night. The metro will now be open until 2 a.m. on January 1.

“In view of New Year’s Eve, Namma Metro will be extending the revenue services on December 31 until 2 a.m. on January 1. During the extended hours, trains would operate at a frequency of 15 minutes on the entire network,” the BMRCL said.

The last train will leave the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic, in all four directions at 2 am on January 1, the metro added. Paper tickets will be available at the MG Road, Trinity, and Cubbon Park stations beginning at 11:30 p.m. for Rs 50. No tokens will be issued from these stations.

They will also be available for purchase in advance starting at 8 p.m. on December 31 at all metro stations. These previously bought tickets will be valid only during the extended period of the journey from MG Road, Trinity, and Cubbon Park stations. Smart Cards and QR Ticketing with regular discounted fares will be permitted, even during the extended period, officials added.

Commuters travelling from any station except MG Road, Trinity, and Cubbon Park during the extended hours can board the trains by means of QR tickets, tokens, and smart cards at normal fares. The Namma Metro officials urged the residents to make use of its services for hassle-free travel on New Year’s Eve.