By Sparsh Hospital

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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.

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.

In August, for the first time, Namma Metro had successfully facilitated the transportation of an organ. A donated human liver, meant for transplantation, was transported from Vydehi Hospital at Whitefield to Sparsh Hospital at Rajarajeshwari Nagar. The operation was executed using a combination of ambulance and metro, significantly reducing travel time during peak traffic hours.