Will upcoming Metro Rail projects in major Indian cities (Bangalore) be able to check Traffic/Transport/Pollution issues?

Yes it helps us inreduction of traffic,saves time reduces pollution.

I think we need many more METROS in order to meet the future traffic , population, etc. 

Even though they are getting delayed but we need to wait because of the benefits which we get once it is completed like cheaper and faster travel to places than our automobiles. The main reason behind these thing getting delayed are i think our famous politicians. Also its not so easy to construct quickly because of the underground excavation done in major parts of a developed city. Also the land acquisition done for setting up the stations is a big process. 

Anyways better to hope for the best.

I have been to Delhi and believe me the Metro is a blessing there, hassle free transportation, quick and great way to reach your destination...and this has resulted in less number of vehicles on the road and less consumption of fuel.which is a good sign...and surely Metro in Bangalore is taking a bit of time and all due to the construction happening there is even more traffic woes for the time being but when it gets going i guess in 2011 you'll see a different Bangalore altogether, where more people would prefer to travel in metro rather than other mode of transportation and may be the city gets to retain its Title as the Garden city as it is not the case now...so Metro will surely workout wherever it is going to come.....

I can't comment on Bangalore Metro project,what is root cause for delay.But in Delhi,all projects either it is extension or new route, all projects are on time and many of them had been completed before specificed time schedule. Extra-Ordinary job done by Metro employee.

Whereas, answer to your debate- There are multiple of benefits which we have seen in Delhi

1) Transportation facilities-Hassle free,Convenient and economical.

2) For daily commuters on metro route has given them new life & excellent gift by Delhi govt.

3) There has been tremendous decrease in Noise & Air pollution in city.

4) Extra-ordinary benefit specially for womens who travel in jam-packed buses or other transport system where on daily basis they have to face eve-teasing & mis-behaviour by some bad elements.This has been lifeline for them.

5) Getting Air-condition facility in metro.People are using this mode more while in summer.

6) Saving millions of Petrol/CNG in delhi,which give big impact on our economy.

7) Increased the real estate price and benefitted the owners of residential/commercial properties where ever metro has arrived,boosting real estate of economy on larger scale.

And many more benefits.......

regards,

Rajeev Jha