<p>Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday told BMRCL officials to enhance the safety of the existing metro infrastructure and expedite work on Phase 2 metro lines for the convenience of commuters.</p>.<p>The chief minister reviewed the operations of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and took stock of the ongoing works.</p>.<p>Referring to the recent accident at Srirampura metro station, Yediyurappa directed officials to take steps to ensure the safety of commuters.</p>.<p>He said metro infrastructure should be inspected and instructed officials to take up repair work without disrupting the regular operations.</p>.<p>BMRCL Managing Director Ajay Seth told the chief minister that most of the works on Phase 2 extensions and new lines will be completed by 2020 and many of them will be ready for operations.</p>.<p>The issue of first and last-mile connectivity came up in the meeting and it was decided to provide BMTC bus services from 10 metro stations and setup charging services for electric vehicles.</p>.<p>The officials told the chief minister that they were working on a common mobility card that can be used to pay the fare in the metro as well as BMTC buses to enhance passenger convenience.</p>
<p>Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday told BMRCL officials to enhance the safety of the existing metro infrastructure and expedite work on Phase 2 metro lines for the convenience of commuters.</p>.<p>The chief minister reviewed the operations of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and took stock of the ongoing works.</p>.<p>Referring to the recent accident at Srirampura metro station, Yediyurappa directed officials to take steps to ensure the safety of commuters.</p>.<p>He said metro infrastructure should be inspected and instructed officials to take up repair work without disrupting the regular operations.</p>.<p>BMRCL Managing Director Ajay Seth told the chief minister that most of the works on Phase 2 extensions and new lines will be completed by 2020 and many of them will be ready for operations.</p>.<p>The issue of first and last-mile connectivity came up in the meeting and it was decided to provide BMTC bus services from 10 metro stations and setup charging services for electric vehicles.</p>.<p>The officials told the chief minister that they were working on a common mobility card that can be used to pay the fare in the metro as well as BMTC buses to enhance passenger convenience.</p>