We did discuss about the use of Trains for local commute in one of our post[Metro or Retro?]. A quick glance of the rail map in Bangalore makes you say "Not so bad"! Similar to the X shaped network of the upcoming Metro, there exists a much larger X shaped Retro Network which is grossly under-utilized for local transportation!! Starting from Kengeri/Bidadi and Yeshvantpur in West to Whitefield in the east, from Yelahanka in the north to Anekal in the south, there lies 100s of kilometers of tracks which hold great potential in solving a part of the city's traffic problems. Nevertheless a clever usage of existing trains can surely make a difference to the city's roads, for the time being.
To start with, a few existing trains could surely be used for local commute and more importantly for office commute during peak hours. Mentioned below are some of the trains which could be used right away.
To start with, a few existing trains could surely be used for local commute and more importantly for office commute during peak hours. Mentioned below are some of the trains which could be used right away.
1. City to Whitefield.
2. City to Yelahanka.
3. Yelahanka to City via Yesvantpur.
4. Whitefield to City.
5. City to Heelalige (Near E-City)
These are just a few trains which can be made use of. There are many more trains plying between these routes. For further information on trains visit TrainEnquiry. As mentioned in Metro or Retro?, it would still be great to have dedicated trains. Trains from Kengiri to Whitefield and Yeshwanthpur to E-city at least during peak hours will ease a lot of pressure on the roads and will give some predictability to the commuters.
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Practical Information. You should find a proper platform to get these ideas across ... probably in an article in a newspaper?
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