After a successful organ transport in August for the first time, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has once again facilitated the movement of a human organ. On September 11, a live human heart arranged by Sparsh Hospital was transported via Namma Metro from Yeshwanthpur station to South End Circle station en route to Apollo Hospital.
After its first organ transport in August, #Bengaluru's Namma Metro again facilitated an organ transport on Sept 11. A live human heart was moved from Yeshwanthpur to South End Circle in just 20 minutes for a transplant at Apollo Hospital. @the_hindu@THBengalurupic.twitter.com/g3ZrWNMZ7M
— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) September 12, 2025
According to BMRCL, the transport operation commenced at 11.01 p.m. and concluded at 11.21 p.m. covering seven stations in just 20 minutes. The BMRCL stated that the heart was carried inside Train ID 12, Train Set 29, accompanied by the hospital’s medical team. To ensure smooth movement, the Assistant Security Officer coordinated with the Sparsh team and metro security personnel, making special arrangements to avoid delays and provide a safe corridor for the critical transfer.
A live human heart arranged by Sparsh Hospital was transported via Namma Metro from Yeshwanthpur station to South End Circle station en route to Apollo Hospital on September 11, 2025. The organ was accompanied by the hospital’s medical team. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
