The upcoming stations of Namma Metro in Bengaluru are set to get platform screen doors, after Alstom Transport India emerged as the successful bidder for communications based train control (CBTC) signalling and platform screen doors (PSD) contract on 11 January, 2024.

As per Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL), the doors will be installed along the 21-km Pink Line, Blue Line Phase-2A (Central Silk Board-K.R. Pura), and elevated airport city station, on the Blue Line Phase 2B (K.R. Pura-airport). Under this, 13 underground stations are slated to receive full-height platform screen doors (PSDs) while 37 elevated, or at-grade stations will be equipped with half-height platform screen gates (PSGs). 

The first PSD will be installed at Konappana Agrahara station on the RV Road-Bommasandra Yellow Line, which is expected to commence operations this year.

The agreement encompasses implementation of CBTC signalling, train control systems, and platform screen door/gate systems. Additionally, it involves training personnel and annual maintenance for up to five years for two lines.