The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Keep Metro project on track, it is essential for the city

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Saturday, Mar 18, 2006

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Keep Metro project on track, it is essential for the city

Having the Metro is a good option but it is not the only magic formula that can solve all infrastructure problems of the city, say our readers.

Let the work begin

One hopes that the long wait for the Metro is at last over. Those opposed to it should think of the larger issue: the needs of tens of thousands of commuters.

I would rather take the Metro than drive all the way from Bannerghatta Road to Residency Road to work.

Work on Metro should be on fast track and the Government should not cause any delays. The change of guard at Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. should not be allowed to affect the project.

N.K. Raju,

Bannerghatta Road.

The bigger picture

One understands that there is a comprehensive transport and traffic management plan for Bangalore that allows additional options such as a monorail to be built. So there is no need for such shrill protests about the Metro.

Along with the Metro, feeder services of the BMTC should be scheduled so that commuters have things easy, at least in the near future.

Babita S.,

Indiranagar.

Give options

Metro will certainly help but other transport options, including a circular railway and linking the outer suburbs, have to be planned as well. BMRCL should circulate a public note as to the carrying capacity of each train and how the frequency will be modified to suit its needs. It will be unwise to oppose Metro just because some private property has to be taken over and some businesses relocated.

D.S. Manjunath,

R.T. Nagar.

Metro is better

Delhi's experience shows a Metro Rail can be a good public transport option. Kolkata too could do it earlier. Chennai, which has electric trains and an elevated railway, is clamouring for a metro. Why should Bangalore be left out?

Along with Metro, bus services should improve with links to every metro station so that commuters to other areas are not stranded. The monorail can be an additional option but cannot be the answer.

Susheela Oommen,

Indiranagar.

Have standby trains

BMRCL has a heavy responsibility to deliver what it has promised. Most of us were against the political controversy over Metro because we thought public interest should come first. There should be more frequent services during peak hours.

R. Krishnaswamy,

Basavanagudi.

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