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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Snake in Delhi Metro creates chaos as ladies' coach breaks into panic dance: Watch
In the wildest twist of Delhi Metro's daily drama, a video has gone viral showing sheer chaos erupt inside a ladies' coach, with women jumping, screaming, and bolting to one side. The alleged reason? A snake. Yes, you read that right. The viral footage shows passengers freaking out like they were on a Discovery Channel special instead of the Yellow Line. When metro turns into a jungle safari The actual reptile is nowhere to be seen in the clip, but that did not stop the rumour mill or the hysteria. Apparently, just the mention of a snake had everyone losing their collective calm. Reptile or rumour? Social media reacts Twitter and Instagram went full investigative journalist mode. One user compared the incident to a 'wildlife safari,' while another dubbed the Delhi Metro a 'circus on tracks.' Cue the memes, screams, and LOLs. A supposed eyewitness claimed the whole fiasco might have started with someone mistaking a lizard for a snake. Classic desi panic starter pack, right? Meanwhile, netizens played Sherlock Holmes trying to identify the station, with many guessing Sarojini Nagar, because of course, the drama capital of Delhi had to be involved. Not everyone's laughing though While some social media users had a field day cracking jokes, others pointed out that such scares in public transport are no laughing matter. One user noted the serious anxiety this could cause in a crowded space. And let's be honest, with rush hour already testing our limits, no one needs surprise snake sightings. Still no word from DMRC As of now, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has not dropped any official statement on the so-called slithering guest, although it does looks like a snake, and DMRC? It has ghosted harder than your last Hinge match.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
BMRCL begins electrification trials for Bengaluru's Pink Line, aims for December 2026 launch: Report
In good news for commuters, Bengaluru's much-anticipated Pink Line has been cleared for third rail testing. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has kicked off electrification trials using a third rail system along the elevated track between Jayadeva and Tavarekere areas, a report stated. ALSO READ | Bengaluru Metro's pink line to open by December 2026 as civil work nears completion: Report This means the trains will now start drawing power directly from a rail at track level, a big step toward launch to the public. For now, the tests are limited to a 7.5 km segment of the total 21.2 km line that will eventually connect Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north, the report said. ALSO READ | Bengaluru's Pink Line Metro misses another deadline, now set for 2026 in two phases Structural work on this elevated section has already been completed. Six stations, namely, Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, J P Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, and Tavarekere, are now entering the systems-check phase, it added. This round of third rail testing will soon be followed by thorough trials for signalling, communication systems, and load handling. These combined tests are expected to span roughly four months. After that, a detailed safety report will be sent to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), who will then approve the final launch. ALSO READ | Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to open by May 2025, Pink Line to follow: DK Shivakumar The Pink Line is being built in two segments. It is the Namma Metro's longest underground corridor, and is expected to begin operations only by December 2026. It aims to provide a much-needed connection between the north and south part of the city. The stretch has faced multiple delays in launch, just like other stretches of the Namma Metro. It was initially slated to be operational in 2020 and later pushed to December 2026.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line briefly disrupts, services restored after 3-minute delay
A technical snag on Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line led to a brief disruption on Monday morning, causing a delay of around three minutes in train operations. The issue was promptly addressed, and services have now resumed normal operations, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). Authorities expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and assured commuters that teams are working continuously to maintain efficient metro services. Also Read - Rapido suspends bike taxi service in Karnataka, rolls out 'bike parcel' service While the Purple Line glitch was minor, larger concerns loom over the launch of the long-awaited Yellow Line, which connects RV Road to Bommasandra. Initially expected to open by mid-2024, the 19.15-km corridor is now facing further delays, with the earliest possible launch now pushed to late July or even August. The primary reason for the delay reportedly lies in pending safety clearances for the line's train signalling systems. Officials confirmed that although BMRCL has completed all required statutory tests, the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certification is still on hold. The delay stems from software glitches identified during a data review by Siemens India Ltd, which is handling the Yellow Line's signalling work. 'Metro train operations are entirely software-driven, and even the smallest glitch triggers a default safety mode,' a senior BMRCL earlier told. This conservative safety protocol means that no further steps — including the inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) — can proceed without ISA approval. Also Read - Bengaluru techie regrets choosing city over job abroad due to traffic woes: 'Had enough' The ball is now in Siemens' court, as the company has promised to submit corrected datasets by the end of June. Only after the ISA signs off on the updated software can BMRCL move forward with the final safety inspections and announce an opening date.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- CBS News
Video shows 2023 CTA Yellow Line crash that sent 16 people to hospital
CBS News Chicago has obtained video from inside the Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line train that crashed in November 2023. From multiple angles, the video shows the exact moment of the crash that sent 16 people to the hospital. The two-car train crashed into a snow plow around 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 2023, on the main tracks adjacent to the Howard rail yard in Rogers Park. The NTSB said one operator and 30 passengers were on the Yellow Line train at the time of the crash, Officials at the time of the crash said everyone on the train — originally reported as 38 people — was hurt. The NTSB said a total of 16 people were treated and released from area hospitals, and three people were in critical condition after the crash — including the train operator. Six other people were on board the snow plow. Back in February, the National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on the crash. The report said the operator of the train was only given seconds' notice to go from 55 mph to a full stop. Meanwhile, leaves on the tracks made for slippery conditions, and the CTA had disabled an automatic braking feature. The report also found that while the operator did have alcohol in his system, but this was not to blame for the crash. The crash caused $8.7 million in damage. The CTA Yellow Line-Skokie Swift did not resume operations until January 2024 — seven weeks after the crash.
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Overcrowding at Delhi Metro's Hauz Khas station sparks viral debate on urban planning and commuter chaos
Morning rush hours are always intense across Delhi-NCR's metro network. But an image shared on Friday on Reddit pushed the conversation into overdrive. The photo shows Hauz Khas metro station on the Yellow line packed wall-to-wall with passengers heading towards Millennium City Centre, in Gurugram. With the caption 'Huge crowd going to Millennium City. What can be done to avoid such a crowd?' the post quickly struck a nerve, gathering over 1.6k upvotes and a flood of comments. Hauz Khas Metro Station byu/Adventurous_Gas_9486 indelhi The post prompted an outpouring of relatable frustrations and suggestions in the comments. 'There's no saving it or improving it,' wrote one user. 'They got metro every 3~10 mins either way. It's the overpopulation of Delhi. And you can't do anything about it right now.' Another user pointed to a more structural flaw in the metro network's design: 'There is no direct metro connectivity between Dwarka, Gurgaon, Noida/Greater Noida, and Faridabad despite them not being too far from each other. Sabko Hauz Khas aa ke interchange karna padta hai, hence the rush. A long-term solution is definitely there — make a new metro line, call it the NCR line or whatever. Start it at Dwarka, make it entirely underground, let it touch the Yellow Line at HUDA City Centre, then touch the Purple Line anywhere in Faridabad, interconnect with the Blue Line in Noida Sector 52/63/62, the Red Line at New Bus Adda wherever feasible, and end it at the RapidX station in Ghaziabad. Knowing our administrators, this will never happen — because this can actually make our lives better.' The physical toll of overcrowding also came through in personal accounts. 'Once I almost dislocated my shoulder while deboarding the metro at such a crowded station,' one commuter shared. One Redditor said, 'Delhi just has far fewer stations and lines for its population. Just compare the numbers to something like Seoul and you'll see.'
