September,2013

MACAURO
NEWSLETTER TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER
1st TO 15th SEPTEMBER 2013

Volume I

NAMMA METRO

INTRODUCTION
Namma Metro (literally "Our Metro"), also known
as Bangalore Metro, is a metro system serving the
city of Bangalore in Karnataka, India. Namma Metro
is India's second largest metro system in terms of
both length and number of stations, after the Delhi
Metro . On the other hand, Namma Metro ranked
worlds's 99th largest metro system in terms of length
and 92nd largest metro network in terms of number
of operating stations. It also contains the first
underground metro line in South India. The metro
network consists of two colour-coded lines, with a
total length of 31.52 kilometres serving 30 stations.
The system has a mix of underground, at-grade, and
elevated stations using standard-gauge tracks. The
metro has an average daily ridership of 140,000
passengers.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
(BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of
India and the Government of Karnataka, built and
operates the Namma Metro. Services operate daily
between 06:00 and 22:00 running with a headway
varying between 810 minutes. The trains are
composed of three cars. The power output is
supplied by 750 volt direct current through third rail.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC)

prepared and submitted the detailed project for the first
phase of the Namma Metro project to the BMRCL in
May 2003. Construction work for Phase I of the project
was scheduled to start in 2005 but was delayed by a
February 2006 change of government in Karnataka and
continued debate over whether the project was
financially feasible and appropriate for the city. The
project was approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 April
2006. Civil construction on the first section, Reach I, the
stretch of the Purple Line between Baiyyappanahalli and
Mahatma Gandhi Road, commenced on 15 April 2007.
The section opened to the public on 20 October 2011.
The development of network was divided into phases,
Phase I containing 2 lines was is scheduled to be
completed in 2016, and Phase II by 2022.
MEANING OF SEVICE SECTOR

The service sector, also called tertiary sector, is the third

of the three economic sectors. The other two are the
primary sector, which covers areas such as farming,
mining and fishing; and the secondary sector which
covers manufacturing and making things. The service
sector provides a service, not an actual product that could
be held in your hand. Activities in the service sector
include retail, banks, hotels, real estate, education,
health, social work, computer services, recreation,
media, communications, electricity, gas and water
supply.
MEANING OF TRANSPORTATION

Any device used to move an item from one location to

another. Common forms of transportation include planes,
trains, automobiles, and other two-wheel devices such as
bikes.

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COVER ARTICLE
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY:
To analyse the role of service through transportation.
To study the trends of service through transportation.
To understand the various scheme provided by the government for the development of the society and people.
To find out the SWOT analysis of Namma metro in India.
METHODOLOGY OF THE PAPER:
Collected the information from secondary data.
Referred various news papers, magazines & websites of concerned authority of Namma Metro.
STRENGTH
Providing some shade to the road users which was available before the tree felling.
People can reach places faster.
If they miss a train it is all right as there is a train every two and half minutes.
There are lesser chances of delay.
WEAKNESS
It is not going to reduce the traffic jams in any away.
A metro is just like a fashion.
It is not efficient to commute large number of passengers commuted by buses in.
It causes lot of environmental distruction.
OPPORTUNINTY
It inculcate values and involve greatly in transportation dealings
It approach people through transport it is eco friendly, advance technology, digital technology, etc
It can be advanced more in future generation.
THREATS
It causes lot of pollution.
Due the construction of the metro lot of trees has been destroyed.
Many buildings and complex have been destroyed which was the livelihood for the people.
It has become the drastic change in environment.

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CONCLUSION:
We would like to conclude that they should do something for the betterment of the people and the society
for the problem which is arising due to the construction of the metro which is creating a big impact on people and
society. It is very difficult to survive for the people due to the pollution and deforestation. They have to value the
people feelings, love and affection towards the environment. We would like to convey by saying that not to cut
down the trees for the new technology which is literally effecting the people and society its better to avoid cutting
trees and go for the underground techniques.
REFERENCE
Website: bmrcl.org
News Papers & Magazines.

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