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Metro Blue Line trial run launched between KR Puram and Silk Board in Bengaluru
A trial run of Bengaluru's Metro Blue Line has commenced between KR Puram and Silk Board, marking a key step toward easing city traffic ahead of the line’s public opening in November.
The Bengaluru Metro Authority has initiated a trial run on the Blue Line segment connecting KR Puram and Silk Board. The test run aims to assess operational readiness and ensure safety standards before the line is opened for regular passenger service.
Officials said the trial is a significant milestone in the city’s effort to improve traffic flow and provide a reliable public‑transport alternative. Engineers and staff are monitoring performance metrics throughout the trial to fine‑tune signalling, rolling stock and station facilities.
The stretch is slated to open to the public from November, adding new stations to the city’s metro network and offering commuters a faster, congestion‑free travel option across the eastern corridor of Bengaluru.
Officials said the trial is a significant milestone in the city’s effort to improve traffic flow and provide a reliable public‑transport alternative. Engineers and staff are monitoring performance metrics throughout the trial to fine‑tune signalling, rolling stock and station facilities.
The stretch is slated to open to the public from November, adding new stations to the city’s metro network and offering commuters a faster, congestion‑free travel option across the eastern corridor of Bengaluru.