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Sanity Check: A Namma Metro link to Bengaluru International Airport

About 40 days ago, I had raised the issue of a "Sanity Check" on the proposed High Speed Rail Link (HSRL) to Bengaluru International Airport. The issues I raised were :

  • Sanity Check 1: Who is the target customer of the HSRL ?
  • Sanity Check 2: Convenience
  • Sanity Check 3: Close integration with Namma Metro and BMTC
  • Sanity Check 4: Affordability
  • Sanity Check 5: Financial Viability

ROB Vertical Clearance for Electric Routes and Double Stack Routes

The Planning commission for the year 2007-2011 has identified Indian Railway Routes for Electrification and Double Stack Routes. First Link (pdf from Planning commission website)

And (Attachment : : Page no 10.0)

Basavanagudi Traffic Regulation

Hi All,

Attached is the letter being sent to BBMP /Traffic Police (South) about streamlining traffic at Basavanagudi. I am also forwarding the map (copy updated) with some captioned pictures about traffic in the area.

BIAL RTI Progress - Response from DGCA

Time to share the RTI response received from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)in in response to one of the RTI applications filed with them. Here is the copy of the responses.

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Cycling in Bangalore!!

How many of you believe that
1. Cycle is a sustainable mode of transportation?
2. Cycling in Bangalore is possible?
3. You are faster on you cycle than you car in Bangalore?

Let me share my view on these :

Jayanagar Constituency Grievance center!

Mr N Mukund informs us that Jayanagar now has a Grievance Center. So if you are a resident of that constituency, and have complaints or suggestions, all you have to do is pick up a phone and call the helpline!

IRC Road markings & signs

I am not doing a summary here of the IRC codes for road markings. I ordered a copy and got it yesterday and flipped through it. The norms / guidelines cover the basics well. Significantly, there is clear guideline on GIVE WAY - markings.

The Real Price of Nano

The Real Price of Nano -

The government has reportedly offered huge tax sops of over Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion) to Tata Motors for the Nano car project, according to the State Support Agreement (SSA) signed between Tata Motors and the Gujarat government on October 7, which was leaked to the media.

A most compelling story

I was born and raised in Bangalore in a traditional old bungalow in the heart of the city in National College Circle in Basavangudi. It was gifted to me by my late aunt with much love over 20 years ago. To my great sorrow, this property will soon be destroyed by the disastrous planning of the 'Namma Metro'.

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