Change in Metro train frequency on Monday morning causes chaos at major stations; BMRCL slammed
Bengaluru: Namma Metro commuters were seen fuming at key stations of the city on Monday morning, as the trains were scheduled at 10-minute intervals during peak hours, leading to overcrowding and also chaos at the stations.
The unexpected change in train frequency led to widespread outrage among office-goers in the city, with many passengers slamming Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on social media for the inconvenience it had caused them. Videos from major stations like Majestic and Magadi Road that showed the platforms to be packed and passengers struggling to enter trains that were already overcrowded were also shared.
Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, who also hit out at BMRCL on his personal ‘X’ account, called it unacceptable mismanagement at Majestic Metro Station on Monday morning. “Reducing train frequency to 10 minutes during peak hours, assuming everyone has a holiday, created absolute chaos. BMRCL must plan better in such cases and restore normal frequency immediately,” he added.
One of the commuters called the mayhem of more than 30 minutes at Majestic outrageous, since the rate of Metro tickets had been hiked recently. Another passenger said that, after a 10-minute wait, the train arrived, but the commuters found it already jam-packed and had no room to enter.
Targeting BMRCL for its planning and crowd management, many users on social media opined that such poor management could lead to stampedes. One user posted, “BMRCL thinks everyone has a holiday... Majestic will have a stampede one of these days and only BMRCL will be to blame. No queue, no rules—free for all today.”
The commuters have urged BMRCL to improve the communication and contingency planning to prevent breakdowns during peak hours of especially working weekdays.
Unacceptable mismanagement at Majestic Metro Station this morning. Reducing train frequency to 10 mins during peak hours, assuming everyone has a holiday, created absolute chaos. BMRCL must plan better in such cases and restore normal frequency immediately. pic.twitter.com/rkp7VPIKKi
— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) April 14, 2025
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Arrive 3 hours early: Airlines urge passengers as centre tightens airport security after Pak attack
New Delhi: Airlines have asked passengers to reach airports at least three hours before departure after the Centre increased security measures in response to Pakistan’s ongoing attack, reported India Today.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, all passengers will now face a Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) before boarding. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all airports and airlines to step up security.
Air India said, “Passengers are advised to arrive at least three hours prior to departure. Check-in closes 75 minutes before departure.” Akasa Air and IndiGo issued similar advisories, asking passengers to allow more time for security checks.
All passengers must carry valid photo ID and will undergo secondary checks before boarding. Visitor entry to terminals has been banned, and Air Marshals will be deployed as required.
The moves come as India’s defence systems shot down Pakistani missiles and drones in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. At least 21 airports are shut till May 10, and several flights are cancelled. Civilian aircraft are avoiding airspace over Pakistan and India’s western corridor, data from Flightradar24 shows.
