India, Nov. 18 -- In yet another display of coordination and speed, Namma Metro on Monday facilitated the urgent transport of a human heart across Bengaluru, helping ensure it reached the transplant team in time.

The heart was moved from Aster RV Hospital to Narayana Hrudayalaya on the evening of November 17, marking the fifth successful organ transfer carried out using the metro network.

According to officials, a six-member medical team reached Ragigudda Metro Station at 7.26 pm, carrying the organ in a specialised container. Security officers and station staff assisted them immediately, helping the team clear checks and reach the platform by 7.29 pm.

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