BMRCL gets safety nod to induct new six-car trains on Purple, Green Lines - The HinduPublished - September 04, 2026 11:49 pm IST - BengaluruBMRCL says that four of the 21 trainsets ordered have so far been received. | Photo Credit: File PhotoThe Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has received authorisation from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), Southern Circle, to induct and operate new six-car CRRC trainsets equipped with Distance-to-Go (DTG) signalling on the Purple and Green Lines.The approval will enable BMRCL to introduce four trainsets that are currently available into revenue service. The induction of the new trains is expected to improve train availability during peak hours and help ease congestion on the two corridors, according to BMRCL.BMRCL said that four of the 21 trainsets ordered have so far been received. The remaining 17 trainsets are expected to be delivered regularly at the rate of two trainsets per month.Published - September 04, 2026 11:49 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }