Bengaluru’s long-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The 19.1km elevated stretch runs between RV Road and Bommasandra, linking the city’s southern neighbourhoods to the Electronics City IT hub through 16 stations. Passenger services will begin at 5 am on Monday with three trainsets operating every 25 minutes in the opening phase.
The Prime Minister will travel by metro from Ragigudda station to Infosys Foundation–Konappana Agrahara station. He will be joined by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and several Members of Parliament.
A Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) source explained the change in starting point for the inaugural ride. “Though the Yellow Line network starts at RV Road Interchange, VIPs using the station would result in causing inconvenience to Metro passengers using the operational Green Line. Security concerns will force closure of RV Road station, which is not advisable. In public interest, an inaugural event has been planned from Ragigudda station and PM Modi will board the train there,” the official said.
After the ride, the Prime Minister will take part in an inaugural event at the International Institute of Information Technology Bengaluru (IIITB) campus, where industry leaders are expected to be present.
Project background and costs
Sanctioned in 2014 as part of Phase II of Namma Metro, the Yellow Line faced multiple delays before work began in 2017. The ₹7,610 crore project cost works out to roughly ₹400 crore per kilometre.
The line will initially run with three trainsets. Once 15 trainsets are in service, peak-hour frequency will improve to five minutes, and with 41 trainsets by March 2026, intervals could be as short as two minutes.
Trains will start in semi-automated mode with supervision before moving towards full automation.
Major stations and interchanges
The corridor connects RV Road in the north to Bommasandra in the south, with stops including Jayadeva Hospital (Pink Line interchange), Central Silk Board (Blue Line interchange), BTM Layout, Bommanahalli, Electronics City, and Hebbagodi.
RV Road will become Bengaluru’s second major interchange hub after Kempegowda station, with a built-up area of 15,558 sqm. Current Green Line ridership is about 17,000 daily, a figure expected to grow with the Yellow Line’s integration.
Last-mile connectivity plans
To help passengers complete their journeys, BMTC will introduce 12 feeder buses from Monday. Two buses will link Bommasandra and Konappana Agrahara every 30 minutes, and eight will run from Electronics City to Kodathi on two routes, operating at 30 to 60-minute intervals.
“We have held discussions with BMRCL, the Electronics City Industries Association, and the Electronics City Industrial Township Authority to understand the requirements for feeder buses. As the number of trains on the Yellow Line grows, we will also add feeder buses as per passenger frequency,” said Ramachandran R, Managing Director, BMTC.
While BMTC aims to connect all Yellow Line stations, separate dedicated feeder buses for each stop are not considered feasible. “Instead, depending on the number of commuters, we will reroute existing buses to pass through these stations. The multi-utility of our resources is important,” Ramachandran added.
Electric mobility and pedestrian access
BMRCL’s Last-Mile Cell is partnering with companies such as Honda and Sun Mobility to set up EV charging stations along the route. A senior official from the Cell said, “This way, people can also use e-bike services to get to the station. We are prioritising EV mobility.”
Plans are also in place to improve footpaths, connecting roads, and auto stands at stations, with Namma Yatri working alongside BMRCL to integrate metro and auto travel for smoother commutes.
With the Prime Minister also scheduled to inaugurate the new Vande Bharat Express to Belagavi from KSR Bengaluru station today, South Western Railway has announced temporary changes. Some services will short-terminate at Bengaluru Cantonment, Kengeri, or Yeshwantpur. Delays are also expected, and passengers have been advised to use the front-side entry to reach all platforms.
The Prime Minister will travel by metro from Ragigudda station to Infosys Foundation–Konappana Agrahara station. He will be joined by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and several Members of Parliament.
A Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) source explained the change in starting point for the inaugural ride. “Though the Yellow Line network starts at RV Road Interchange, VIPs using the station would result in causing inconvenience to Metro passengers using the operational Green Line. Security concerns will force closure of RV Road station, which is not advisable. In public interest, an inaugural event has been planned from Ragigudda station and PM Modi will board the train there,” the official said.
After the ride, the Prime Minister will take part in an inaugural event at the International Institute of Information Technology Bengaluru (IIITB) campus, where industry leaders are expected to be present.
Project background and costs
Sanctioned in 2014 as part of Phase II of Namma Metro, the Yellow Line faced multiple delays before work began in 2017. The ₹7,610 crore project cost works out to roughly ₹400 crore per kilometre.
The line will initially run with three trainsets. Once 15 trainsets are in service, peak-hour frequency will improve to five minutes, and with 41 trainsets by March 2026, intervals could be as short as two minutes.
Trains will start in semi-automated mode with supervision before moving towards full automation.
Major stations and interchanges
The corridor connects RV Road in the north to Bommasandra in the south, with stops including Jayadeva Hospital (Pink Line interchange), Central Silk Board (Blue Line interchange), BTM Layout, Bommanahalli, Electronics City, and Hebbagodi.
RV Road will become Bengaluru’s second major interchange hub after Kempegowda station, with a built-up area of 15,558 sqm. Current Green Line ridership is about 17,000 daily, a figure expected to grow with the Yellow Line’s integration.
Last-mile connectivity plans
To help passengers complete their journeys, BMTC will introduce 12 feeder buses from Monday. Two buses will link Bommasandra and Konappana Agrahara every 30 minutes, and eight will run from Electronics City to Kodathi on two routes, operating at 30 to 60-minute intervals.
“We have held discussions with BMRCL, the Electronics City Industries Association, and the Electronics City Industrial Township Authority to understand the requirements for feeder buses. As the number of trains on the Yellow Line grows, we will also add feeder buses as per passenger frequency,” said Ramachandran R, Managing Director, BMTC.
While BMTC aims to connect all Yellow Line stations, separate dedicated feeder buses for each stop are not considered feasible. “Instead, depending on the number of commuters, we will reroute existing buses to pass through these stations. The multi-utility of our resources is important,” Ramachandran added.
Electric mobility and pedestrian access
BMRCL’s Last-Mile Cell is partnering with companies such as Honda and Sun Mobility to set up EV charging stations along the route. A senior official from the Cell said, “This way, people can also use e-bike services to get to the station. We are prioritising EV mobility.”
Plans are also in place to improve footpaths, connecting roads, and auto stands at stations, with Namma Yatri working alongside BMRCL to integrate metro and auto travel for smoother commutes.
With the Prime Minister also scheduled to inaugurate the new Vande Bharat Express to Belagavi from KSR Bengaluru station today, South Western Railway has announced temporary changes. Some services will short-terminate at Bengaluru Cantonment, Kengeri, or Yeshwantpur. Delays are also expected, and passengers have been advised to use the front-side entry to reach all platforms.
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