Archive · 31 May 2025
Bengaluru Metro Train Doors Fail, Stranding Passengers
Imagine you're on a train, ready to get off at your stop, but the doors won't open!
That's what happened on a Bengaluru Metro train.
Passengers were stuck inside when the doors failed to open at Vajarahalli station.
The train even went past the station!
People got upset and went to the front to get the driver's attention.
The driver stopped the train, but was also confused.
The passengers then had to wait for the next train.
The railway company is now trying to figure out why the doors didn't work.
A Metro train in Bengaluru failed to open its doors at Vajarahalli station.
Passengers were unable to disembark and became agitated.
The loco pilot stopped the train between stations after being alerted.
Passengers were instructed to take the next train back to Vajarahalli.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the door malfunction.
- Who
- Passengers and a loco pilot were involved.
- What
- Metro train doors failed to open, causing passengers to be stranded.
- When
- Around 11:15 PM on Thursday
- Where
- Vajarahalli Metro station in Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- The reason for the door malfunction is under investigation.
Passengers' Perspective
Loco Pilot's Perspective
Response to Door Failure
Passengers' Perspective
Passengers were agitated and demanded answers from the loco pilot.
Loco Pilot's Perspective
The loco pilot was unaware of the door malfunction and applied emergency brakes.
- Incident Location
- Vajarahalli Metro station, Bengaluru
- Time of Incident
- Around 11:15 PM Thursday
- Involved
- Passengers, Loco Pilot, BMRCL
- Next Station
- Talaghattapura
- Investigation
- Underway