Loading video...

Video Failed to Load

There was a problem loading this video. This could be due to a temporary network issue or the video might be unavailable.

What Bengaluru needs is Mass Rail Transport systems, not Tunnels, to solve the congestion problem. Metro + Suburban Rail + Last Mile Connectivity is the solution. The Bengaluru Suburban Rail project is now being done on priority with an aim of providing Intermodal Connectivity in the city. Watch Union... show more

Tejasvi Surya

1,309,209 subscribers

19,153 views • 4 months ago •via X (Twitter)

Anya Rossi• Live Now

Private livecam show

0 Comments

No comments available

Comments from the original post will appear here

Related Videos

Following my request regarding the High-Speed Rail corridor, Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji assured that Karnataka and Bengaluru are set to witness a major transformation in connectivity. Here’s what it means for Bengaluru: * Bengaluru-Hyderabad: just 2 hrs 8 mins * Bengaluru-Chennai: only 73 mins via Bullet Train PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision for a Viksit Bharat includes a 7,000 km High-Speed Rail network, with nearly 4,000 km already announced and under development. Major metropolitan corridors, including Bengaluru-Mumbai, are also envisioned as part of India’s rapidly expanding Bullet Train network. A new era of speed, connectivity and economic growth awaits Bharat. Watch.

Following my request regarding the High-Speed Rail corridor, Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji assured that Karnataka and Bengaluru are set to witness a major transformation in connectivity. Here’s what it means for Bengaluru: * Bengaluru-Hyderabad: just 2 hrs 8 mins * Bengaluru-Chennai: only 73 mins via Bullet Train PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision for a Viksit Bharat includes a 7,000 km High-Speed Rail network, with nearly 4,000 km already announced and under development. Major metropolitan corridors, including Bengaluru-Mumbai, are also envisioned as part of India’s rapidly expanding Bullet Train network. A new era of speed, connectivity and economic growth awaits Bharat. Watch.

Tejasvi Surya

17,392 views • 4 months ago

As promised, a new direct train from Bengaluru to Mumbai is flagged off today. 30 years after the first one began, in 1983. Another, faster Vande Bharat overnight sleeper will begin soon, in a couple of months. Thanking Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji for launching the SMVT Bengaluru-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus bi-weekly Express service today. This new train will improve regional connectivity and contribute to the economic growth of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Today, I also requested for a high-speed rail corridor on this route, via Davanagere & Hubballi, which would greatly reduce travel time and generate immense opportunities for people in the region.

As promised, a new direct train from Bengaluru to Mumbai is flagged off today. 30 years after the first one began, in 1983. Another, faster Vande Bharat overnight sleeper will begin soon, in a couple of months. Thanking Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji for launching the SMVT Bengaluru-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus bi-weekly Express service today. This new train will improve regional connectivity and contribute to the economic growth of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Today, I also requested for a high-speed rail corridor on this route, via Davanagere & Hubballi, which would greatly reduce travel time and generate immense opportunities for people in the region.

Tejasvi Surya

98,383 views • 4 months ago

We are not saying that a tunnel is the only solution to the traffic congestion in Bengaluru - it is part of the solution. Our aim is to create a comprehensive public transport system that includes metro, tunnel, bus and rail services to meet the growing traffic needs of the city. #MassTransitSolutions

We are not saying that a tunnel is the only solution to the traffic congestion in Bengaluru - it is part of the solution. Our aim is to create a comprehensive public transport system that includes metro, tunnel, bus and rail services to meet the growing traffic needs of the city. #MassTransitSolutions

Krishna Byre Gowda

33,004 views • 25 days ago

Namma Bengaluru receives two key updates from Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji’s visit which will provide immense support in strengthening the connectivity to Bengaluru. Within the next couple of months: * Vande Bharat train services will be introduced from Bengaluru to Mangaluru and further to Madgaon further enhancing the connectivity to the entire coastal Karnataka region. * Two new services, a superfast train from Bengaluru to Mumbai via Hubballi-Dharwad along with a Vande Bharat sleeper service. V. Somanna

Namma Bengaluru receives two key updates from Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji’s visit which will provide immense support in strengthening the connectivity to Bengaluru. Within the next couple of months: * Vande Bharat train services will be introduced from Bengaluru to Mangaluru and further to Madgaon further enhancing the connectivity to the entire coastal Karnataka region. * Two new services, a superfast train from Bengaluru to Mumbai via Hubballi-Dharwad along with a Vande Bharat sleeper service. V. Somanna

Tejasvi Surya

61,191 views • 4 months ago

Reviewed Key Rail Projects during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways' study visit to Bengaluru. 1. Whitefield-Kengeri Suburban Rail Project: The 35-km Whitefield-Kengeri suburban rail (Parijatha line) will not be scrapped. The Modi Government-approved DPR for the 149.348-km Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project remains intact. 2. Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB): K-RIDE has already commissioned one vent way of the Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB), and the other will be commissioned by January 2025. 3. Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB): The construction of the railway portion of the Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB) is in progress. However, the approach work has been halted due to delays in land acquisition by the BBMP. 4. New Trains to Kempegowda International Airport: Requested a feasibility study for the introduction of new trains to Kempegowda International Airport from Bengaluru City, especially Whitefield. 5. Bengaluru Cantonment-Whitefield Quadrupling: The quadrupling of the Bengaluru Cantonment to Whitefield section will be completed by June 2025. 6. Doubling Projects: The doubling of the Hosur-Salem line via Yesvantpur station and the Baiyyappanahalli-Hosur line will be completed by August 2025. 7. Status of the Circular Rail Network: a. Oddarahalli-Devanahalli Segment: The survey is complete, and the DPR was submitted to the Railway Board on 23.09.2024 for ₹1638.24 Cr. The Railway Board has requested the complete DPR by February 2025. b. Remaining 6 Segments (Devanahalli-Malur-Heelalige-Hejjala-Solur-Nidavanda-Oddarahalli): The survey work is ongoing. 8. Bengaluru-Mumbai High-speed train: Proposed the introduction of a high-speed train between Bengaluru to Mumbai. 9. MEMU Trains Between Kengeri and Whitefield: Proposed the introduction of additional MEMU trains between Kengeri and Whitefield. 10. Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: Proposed the introduction of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Bengaluru-Tumakuru and Bengaluru-Mysuru.

Reviewed Key Rail Projects during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways' study visit to Bengaluru. 1. Whitefield-Kengeri Suburban Rail Project: The 35-km Whitefield-Kengeri suburban rail (Parijatha line) will not be scrapped. The Modi Government-approved DPR for the 149.348-km Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project remains intact. 2. Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB): K-RIDE has already commissioned one vent way of the Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB), and the other will be commissioned by January 2025. 3. Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB): The construction of the railway portion of the Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB) is in progress. However, the approach work has been halted due to delays in land acquisition by the BBMP. 4. New Trains to Kempegowda International Airport: Requested a feasibility study for the introduction of new trains to Kempegowda International Airport from Bengaluru City, especially Whitefield. 5. Bengaluru Cantonment-Whitefield Quadrupling: The quadrupling of the Bengaluru Cantonment to Whitefield section will be completed by June 2025. 6. Doubling Projects: The doubling of the Hosur-Salem line via Yesvantpur station and the Baiyyappanahalli-Hosur line will be completed by August 2025. 7. Status of the Circular Rail Network: a. Oddarahalli-Devanahalli Segment: The survey is complete, and the DPR was submitted to the Railway Board on 23.09.2024 for ₹1638.24 Cr. The Railway Board has requested the complete DPR by February 2025. b. Remaining 6 Segments (Devanahalli-Malur-Heelalige-Hejjala-Solur-Nidavanda-Oddarahalli): The survey work is ongoing. 8. Bengaluru-Mumbai High-speed train: Proposed the introduction of a high-speed train between Bengaluru to Mumbai. 9. MEMU Trains Between Kengeri and Whitefield: Proposed the introduction of additional MEMU trains between Kengeri and Whitefield. 10. Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: Proposed the introduction of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Bengaluru-Tumakuru and Bengaluru-Mysuru.

P C Mohan

64,510 views • 1 year ago

Met with DCM Shri DK Shivakumar today to discuss alternatives to the Tunnel Road Project. Expressed our opposition to the project, as it is not a sustainable solution and would not effectively address Bengaluru’s traffic congestion. An 18 km car-centric road is an impractical and unfeasible idea that would only worsen congestion and harm the environment. Urged a shift in focus towards Mass Rapid Transit Systems to truly decongest Bengaluru. Suggested a comprehensive vision with: - A 300 km Metro Rail network (3-min frequency) - ⁠314 km of Suburban Rail - ⁠Modern trams for short-distance commutes This rail-based backbone can help shift over 70% of commuters from roads to rail. Also proposed adding 5,000 BMTC buses, introducing BRTS on ORR, strengthening BMLTA with a full-time Chairman, and launching a mission-mode program to repair and standardize roads and footpaths for a walkable Bengaluru. Recommended a Special War Room to ensure timely Metro completion. Will continue to oppose the impractical, car-only Tunnel Road. A bipartisan approach is essential to solving Bengaluru’s mobility challenges in the city’s long-term interest.

Met with DCM Shri DK Shivakumar today to discuss alternatives to the Tunnel Road Project. Expressed our opposition to the project, as it is not a sustainable solution and would not effectively address Bengaluru’s traffic congestion. An 18 km car-centric road is an impractical and unfeasible idea that would only worsen congestion and harm the environment. Urged a shift in focus towards Mass Rapid Transit Systems to truly decongest Bengaluru. Suggested a comprehensive vision with: - A 300 km Metro Rail network (3-min frequency) - ⁠314 km of Suburban Rail - ⁠Modern trams for short-distance commutes This rail-based backbone can help shift over 70% of commuters from roads to rail. Also proposed adding 5,000 BMTC buses, introducing BRTS on ORR, strengthening BMLTA with a full-time Chairman, and launching a mission-mode program to repair and standardize roads and footpaths for a walkable Bengaluru. Recommended a Special War Room to ensure timely Metro completion. Will continue to oppose the impractical, car-only Tunnel Road. A bipartisan approach is essential to solving Bengaluru’s mobility challenges in the city’s long-term interest.

Tejasvi Surya

240,905 views • 10 months ago

Congress Government's proposal of building tunnel roads displays the tunnel vision of the State Government. Across the world, experience has shown that building more roads has never solved traffic congestion. The only way to solve traffic congestion in cities is by increasing mass rapid transport systems like the metro. The State Government must invest Rs. 50,000 crore on mass rail connectivity in the city & not waste it on tunnel roads.

Congress Government's proposal of building tunnel roads displays the tunnel vision of the State Government. Across the world, experience has shown that building more roads has never solved traffic congestion. The only way to solve traffic congestion in cities is by increasing mass rapid transport systems like the metro. The State Government must invest Rs. 50,000 crore on mass rail connectivity in the city & not waste it on tunnel roads.

Tejasvi Surya

187,790 views • 2 years ago

Titagarh Rail Systems delivers the 1st train set for Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line. Spanning 18.82 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, this elevated corridor will transform public transport, boost connectivity to Electronic City, reduce traffic, and promote sustainable mobility.

Titagarh Rail Systems delivers the 1st train set for Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line. Spanning 18.82 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, this elevated corridor will transform public transport, boost connectivity to Electronic City, reduce traffic, and promote sustainable mobility.

P C Mohan

135,281 views • 1 year ago

BJP is committed to Bengaluru's development! In just 5 years, Bengaluru has received Rs 1.3 Lakh crore worth projects from PM Shri Narendra Modi-led Govt. This has ensured Kempegowda Airport - T2, multiple stretches of Namma Metro, STRR, Suburban Rail, NIA office & more. It's #2024ModiOnceMore all the way in Bengaluru South! #WeAreNewIndia #SaffronWaveInBengaluru

BJP is committed to Bengaluru's development! In just 5 years, Bengaluru has received Rs 1.3 Lakh crore worth projects from PM Shri Narendra Modi-led Govt. This has ensured Kempegowda Airport - T2, multiple stretches of Namma Metro, STRR, Suburban Rail, NIA office & more. It's #2024ModiOnceMore all the way in Bengaluru South! #WeAreNewIndia #SaffronWaveInBengaluru

Tejasvi Surya

58,735 views • 2 years ago

Hon'ble MR Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today on his visit to Jammu & Kashmir inspected the Budgam- Baramulla section and discussed with officials about the progress on various ongoing Railway projects & future prospects of further enhancing rail connectivity in the region.

Hon'ble MR Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today on his visit to Jammu & Kashmir inspected the Budgam- Baramulla section and discussed with officials about the progress on various ongoing Railway projects & future prospects of further enhancing rail connectivity in the region.

Ministry of Railways

71,050 views • 3 years ago

Took the Airport Metro to Delhi Airport T2 today. Reached in less than 20 mins flat. Would have taken more than 52 mins on road as per Google Maps. Just see the video to clearly know why more roads is never the solution for traffic congestion. Mass Rapid Transport is the only way. P.S. Our city Bengaluru painfully awaits the appointment of a full time MD for Bengaluru Metro from last 6 months. All metro line works getting inordinately delayed. But CM of Karnataka blissfully ignoring Bengaluru.

Took the Airport Metro to Delhi Airport T2 today. Reached in less than 20 mins flat. Would have taken more than 52 mins on road as per Google Maps. Just see the video to clearly know why more roads is never the solution for traffic congestion. Mass Rapid Transport is the only way. P.S. Our city Bengaluru painfully awaits the appointment of a full time MD for Bengaluru Metro from last 6 months. All metro line works getting inordinately delayed. But CM of Karnataka blissfully ignoring Bengaluru.

Tejasvi Surya

1,198,575 views • 2 years ago

India’s Bullet Train Gets a 2027 Launch Date! Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Ashwini Vaishnaw ) announces that the Bullet Train is on track for inauguration in 2027. Construction is progressing rapidly, with the train expected to be on track by May–June next year for testing, followed by the inauguration after successful trials. India is not just dreaming of high-speed rail—it’s building it.

India’s Bullet Train Gets a 2027 Launch Date! Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Ashwini Vaishnaw ) announces that the Bullet Train is on track for inauguration in 2027. Construction is progressing rapidly, with the train expected to be on track by May–June next year for testing, followed by the inauguration after successful trials. India is not just dreaming of high-speed rail—it’s building it.

Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳

12,214 views • 11 days ago

#WATCH | Delhi: Second mountain tunnel breakthrough has been achieved in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train projects. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "... The entire country is watching India's first rail speed project... Its breakthrough was achieved in the second mountain tunnel in Palghar district within 1 month... The stations and bridges are at an advanced stage of development... 7 new high-speed corridors have been announced in the budget... Rs 16,000 crores' worth of work is underway for the Mumbai suburban network... The budget for Maharashtra railway is Rs 23,926 crore... "

#WATCH | Delhi: Second mountain tunnel breakthrough has been achieved in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train projects. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "... The entire country is watching India's first rail speed project... Its breakthrough was achieved in the second mountain tunnel in Palghar district within 1 month... The stations and bridges are at an advanced stage of development... 7 new high-speed corridors have been announced in the budget... Rs 16,000 crores' worth of work is underway for the Mumbai suburban network... The budget for Maharashtra railway is Rs 23,926 crore... "

ANI

74,920 views • 7 months ago

Enhancing connectivity from Ballarshah, Maharashtra, to Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, the 13-km Gondia Rail Over Rail (RoR) project is on the verge of commissioning, marking a key milestone with the speed trial over RoR. #RailInfra4Maharashtra

Enhancing connectivity from Ballarshah, Maharashtra, to Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, the 13-km Gondia Rail Over Rail (RoR) project is on the verge of commissioning, marking a key milestone with the speed trial over RoR. #RailInfra4Maharashtra

Ministry of Railways

37,608 views • 1 year ago

North Karnataka can fire Karnataka’s next phase of growth. If Karnataka has to become a $1 trillion economy, North and Central Karnataka cannot be left behind. Today, at the flag-off of the new direct Mumbai-Bengaluru train, I requested Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for a High-Speed Rail / Bullet Train corridor between Mumbai and Bengaluru via Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad and Davangere. Rapid connectivity to North Karnataka will be a game-changer for jobs, industry, investment and opportunity. We will pursue this at every level with full commitment. North Karnataka deserves its rightful share in Karnataka’s growth story.

North Karnataka can fire Karnataka’s next phase of growth. If Karnataka has to become a $1 trillion economy, North and Central Karnataka cannot be left behind. Today, at the flag-off of the new direct Mumbai-Bengaluru train, I requested Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for a High-Speed Rail / Bullet Train corridor between Mumbai and Bengaluru via Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad and Davangere. Rapid connectivity to North Karnataka will be a game-changer for jobs, industry, investment and opportunity. We will pursue this at every level with full commitment. North Karnataka deserves its rightful share in Karnataka’s growth story.

Tejasvi Surya

92,323 views • 4 months ago

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka | BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says, "...If you want to solve traffic congestion in Bengaluru, then please provide the 4,500 already sanctioned buses by the Government of India. Why are you not deploying them on the streets?... Why has the Transport Minister not travelled in a BMTC bus with passengers to understand their issues?...4,500 additional buses are already ready, but they are not being deployed on the ground. This is criminal what they are doing"

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka | BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says, "...If you want to solve traffic congestion in Bengaluru, then please provide the 4,500 already sanctioned buses by the Government of India. Why are you not deploying them on the streets?... Why has the Transport Minister not travelled in a BMTC bus with passengers to understand their issues?...4,500 additional buses are already ready, but they are not being deployed on the ground. This is criminal what they are doing"

ANI

355,458 views • 2 months ago

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The progress of Bengaluru Suburban is also very good. We had requested the state government that this is a technical project. So the managing director should be a technical person. The state government finally agreed to this after persuasion for almost one and a half years. Now we have a very good technical hand, Mr Laxman, as the managing director. Now the progress is very good. Recently, the Prime Minister also reviewed the progress and the work which has been done in the last few months, which is very good, and we are getting good progress on the land acquisition also..." (Source: Ministry of Railways)

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The progress of Bengaluru Suburban is also very good. We had requested the state government that this is a technical project. So the managing director should be a technical person. The state government finally agreed to this after persuasion for almost one and a half years. Now we have a very good technical hand, Mr Laxman, as the managing director. Now the progress is very good. Recently, the Prime Minister also reviewed the progress and the work which has been done in the last few months, which is very good, and we are getting good progress on the land acquisition also..." (Source: Ministry of Railways)

ANI

31,536 views • 4 months ago

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "I would like to request the startups, innovators across the country and all the people who are interested in solving difficult problems with technology to get associated with the Rail Tech Portal. Rail Tech Portal is the digital way of accepting solutions. Any problem that you think is worth your attention. We will be very happy to consider it as a part of the Rail Tech Portal. The vision of the Prime Minister at the beginning of this Rail Tech Portal is when science meets scale, when innovation becomes inclusive, when technology drives transformation, the foundation of great achievement. So, with this vision, this Rail Tech Portal will move forward"

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "I would like to request the startups, innovators across the country and all the people who are interested in solving difficult problems with technology to get associated with the Rail Tech Portal. Rail Tech Portal is the digital way of accepting solutions. Any problem that you think is worth your attention. We will be very happy to consider it as a part of the Rail Tech Portal. The vision of the Prime Minister at the beginning of this Rail Tech Portal is when science meets scale, when innovation becomes inclusive, when technology drives transformation, the foundation of great achievement. So, with this vision, this Rail Tech Portal will move forward"

ANI

507,722 views • 6 months ago