Bengaluru: “I will meet BMRCL Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola on Monday to understand the reason for shifting the Cantonment Metro station alignment. Since we are working towards a suburban rail, the original location will be convenient. Otherwise, the purpose of public transport is defeated," MP P.C. Mohan told Deccan Chronicle, adding that he was never consulted when the location was changed.
The citizens have stepped up their campaign for an integrated Cantonment Metro and Railway stations, and are opposed to BMRCL encroaching a playground.
Mr Rajkumar, one of the citizens who is part of the campaign, stated in a note, “There has been zero consultation with local people and zero transparency by BMRCL. They have not released a public drawing/design to show how the playground will be restored." The note states that the citizens have little faith in Namma Metro authorities on multi-modal integration of transport. BMRCL has promised a walkway between Cantonment Metro and Railway station. But the note states, “BMRCL providing direct access is not likely. Have they succeeded in linking the Metro with Majestic and Yeshwanthpur railway stations even after such a long time?” But Bengaluru Development Minister K.J. George has remained silent so far on the issue.
