Bengaluru: BMRCL installs steel barricades at RV Road metro station after safety concerns

To address overcrowding and safety risks near railway tracks, BMRCL has put up steel barricades at RV Road Metro Station, a key Yellow–Green Line interchange.

The opening of the Yellow Line turned RV Road Metro Station into a busy interchange point with the Green Line. The sudden spike in passenger traffic led to heavy crowding on platforms, raising fears of accidents near the tracks.

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Steel barricades as a quick fix

Amid growing concerns and demands for platform screen doors, BMRCL has chosen an immediate alternative, installing steel barricades along the railway tracks. The move is aimed at reducing the risk of commuters accidentally stepping close to train paths during peak-hour rush.

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Commuter safety first

Crowd surges, jostling, and long queues had created an atmosphere of anxiety at the interchange. With barricades now in place, officials hope the measure will bring relief and improve safety until more permanent infrastructure upgrades can be introduced.

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A few days ago, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya had also urged BMRCL to install Platform Screen Doors (PDS) at busy stations like RV Road to enhance passenger safety further.

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