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Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Disrupted by Commuter Protest; Police Called In
Bengaluru, India – November 17, 2025 – Morning commute on Bengaluru’s Yellow Line metro was significantly disrupted today after a group of passengers staged a protest at R.V. Road Station, delaying the first train of the day by 35 minutes.
The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m., the scheduled departure time, when passengers transferring from the Green Line prevented the train doors from closing. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) officials stated that the protesters were frustrated that the Yellow Line operations begin at 6am, as they arrived early after taking the 5am train on the green line.
Police were called to the scene, and services resumed at 6:35 a.m. However, the delay caused a ripple effect across the Yellow Line, with one train being short-looped at Central Silk Board to stabilize operations during the peak travel hours.
BMRCL officials strongly condemned the actions of the protesters, reminding the public that obstructing metro operations is a punishable offense under the Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, carrying potential imprisonment, fines, or both. A formal complaint has been lodged with the police.
The disruption comes shortly after BMRCL advanced the Yellow Line’s start time to 6:00 a.m. from 6:30 a.m. on November 1, following the addition of a fifth train-set. This upgrade was also intended to improve peak-hour frequency.
BMRCL has appealed to commuters to cooperate and refrain from disruptive behavior.
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