Pramesh S Jain
Second in the country to carry out such an initiative
Bengaluru 2nd August 2025:
For the first time since its inception,Namma Metro facilitated the transportation of a donated human liver for transplant.
At 8:38 pm on Friday 1st August 2025,the liver was securely transferred via ambulance from Vydehi Hospital to Whitefield Metro Station,accompanied by a doctor and seven medical staff.
Upon arrival,the team was received by an Assistant Security Officer (ASO) and Metro personnel,who coordinated the documentation and necessary security checks.
The liver was then transported on a train that
departed Whitefield metro station at 8:42 PM and arrived at Rajarajeshwarinagar Metro Station at 9:48 PM.
Another ASO and Metro staff received the medical team and ensured a seamless transfer to a waiting ambulance.
The organ was safely delivered to Sparsh Hospital in time for the critical transplant.
The medical team expressed gratitude to the ASOs, Home Guards,and Metro staff for their timely
coordination and support towards saving a life.
The operation followed guidelines of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Joint Procedure Order (JPO) of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
This is only the second time in the country that a metro train is being used for organ transportation.
