Bengaluru Metro Purple Line Disrupted by Door Obstruction Amid Ongoing Service Issues
On June 25, Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line experienced a 17-minute service disruption at Cubbon Park station due to a commuter's metal chain lodged in a train door guideway, preventing door closure. BMRCL confirmed no mechanical fault in the train's door system. This incident follows multiple technical glitches since January 2024, with Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya highlighting 21 disruptions and calling for safety reviews. The disruptions have caused commuter delays and raised concerns over metro reliability and transparency.