Effective, Efficient & Extensive Public Transport is the practical answer for Bengaluru’s Traffic congestion and all its consequences. The 3 main pillars of Public Transport are: Bus, Metro & the lesser-known Rail option. E City does have bus services and later this year, Namma Metro will be commissioned up to Bommasandra. Luckily there are 2 new developments taking place in the RAIL sector which should help E City and surroundings soon.

For decades, there has been a single 48 Km railway track from Baiyyappanahalli to Hosur via Bellandur, Carmelaram, Heelalige & Anekal. Some long & medium distance trains have been running on this track. A few years ago, KRIDE – a Joint Venture Company between GoK & GoI, just like BMRCL – was given the responsibility of doubling this track. In Feb23, doubling between Carmelaram & Heelalige was completed. By Dec24, the entire 48 Kms doubling is targeted for completion, which will facilitate new local electric trains (MEMUs) between Cantonment and Heelalige/Anekal. This will provide a safe, fast, comfortable, eco friendly and economic local commute option. Now is the right time to start asking SWR for new local MEMU service, which can be increased as and when infrastructure improves.

Work on Corridor4 of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) by KRIDE, between Heelalige and Rajankunte, is beginning very soon. This is a dedicated local commute Project with small trains every 5 to 12 minutes in both directions, and should be ready by 2026-27. This BSRP Corridor will pass through Benniganahalli which has Metro Station nearby. This corridor can be extended towards Anekal/Hosur. With good BMTC Feeder Services to the Stations, E City and surroundings can look forward to more commute options. Awareness and asking the concerned Public Representatives for faster work and services is key.