Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka, is a Special Purpose Vehicle entrusted with the responsibility of implementation and operation of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project. Bangalore Metro, christened as "Namma Metro", not only adds to the beauty of Bangalore city skyline but more importantly provides a safe, quick, reliable and comfortable public transport system. Besides this, Namma Metro is a major environment-friendly addition to Bangalore City as it significantly contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions. Metro services have been in operation on 56 KM on the East-West corridor - 25.6 km long, starting from Baiyappanahalli in the East and terminating at Kengeri Terminal in the West and on 30.4 km North-South corridor commencing at Nagasandra in the North and terminating at Silk Institute in the South. This is the First Metro rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC Third Rail Traction on Standard Gauge.