Alert for Metro Commuters: Services to Remain Suspended on the Morning of August 9

Metro Service Update: Due to maintenance work on August 9, Bengaluru Metro services on the Purple Line between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road stations will remain suspended from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Bengaluru Metro News: If you are planning to travel via Bengaluru Metro on August 9, this news is crucial for you. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced on August 7 that metro services on the Purple Line would be affected for a brief period due to essential maintenance work scheduled for August 9.

According to the BMRCL, maintenance work will be carried out between Swami Vivekananda Road and Indiranagar metro stations. To facilitate this work, metro services between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road stations will be suspended from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on August 9—a closure lasting just two hours.

Which routes will remain operational?

Even during the maintenance period, metro trains will continue to operate normally according to their schedules on certain sections. These include:

Challaghatta to MG Road
Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield (Kadugodi)
Madavara to Silk Institute
RV Road to Bommasandra
Metro trains on all these routes will continue to run according to their scheduled timings.

When will normal service resume?

The BMRCL stated that once the maintenance work on the affected section is completed, metro services on the Purple Line will be fully restored to normal operations starting at 9:00 AM.

Important advice for commuters:

Check route details before setting out on the morning of August 9 to avoid any inconvenience.
Commuters traveling through the affected section should use alternative modes of transport.
Plan your journey in advance to ensure you reach your destination on time. Leave home with some extra time so that you don't face any trouble.