Bengaluru Metro disruption: Passenger enters tracks at Indiranagar station; here's what happened
Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line services were delayed by around 10 minutes on Friday after a passenger entered the tracks at Indiranagar station to retrieve a dropped token. Train operations on both Purple and Green lines were subsequently restored.
On Friday morning, Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line services experienced disruption after a passenger entered the tracks at Indiranagar station to retrieve a dropped token. This incident occurred around 9:22 am on Platform 2 of Indiranagar station. The 20-year-old passenger, Ravikanth from Bihar, was traveling to MG Road for construction work and was taking the Metro for the first time.
Upon entering the tracks, security personnel swiftly deployed the Emergency Trip System (ETS) and Emergency Stop Plunger (ESP) at the station. The passenger was safely rescued and handed over to Metro staff. BMRCL announced that the incident affected train operations on the Green Line, with some services momentarily regulated to prevent overcrowding at Kempegowda Majestic Interchange Station.
Consequently, Purple Line train services were delayed by approximately 10 minutes. Normal operations were restored by 9:40 am. This event has reignited discussions about passenger safety at Namma Metro stations, emphasizing the ongoing need for platform screen doors (PSDs) despite previous demands.
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