Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Yellow Line Set for May 2025 Launch

31 Mar 2025 CW Team

Bengaluru commuters can look forward to improved connectivity as the Namma Metro Yellow Line is expected to be unveiled in May 2025. Operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the 18.82 km corridor will link Rashtreeya Vidyalaya (R.V.) Road station to Bommasandra, offering a faster and more convenient mode of transport.

Covering key commercial and residential hubs, the Yellow Line will run from R.V. Road Station in Basavanagudi through major locations such as Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, HSR Layout, and Oxford College. The corridor comprises 16 elevated stations: Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road, Ragigudda, Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Central Silk Board, Bommanahalli, Hongasandra, Kudlu Gate, Singasandra, Hosa Road, Beratena Agrahara, Konappana Agrahara, Electronic City, Huskuru Road, Hebbagodi, and Bommasandra.

Construction is progressing as scheduled, and once operational, the metro will run daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Commuters can expect fares ranging from a minimum of Rs 10 to a maximum of Rs 60. The new metro corridor is set to significantly ease Bengaluru’s traffic congestion while enhancing urban mobility.

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