Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Set to Open in Early August
Imagine a new train line in Bengaluru, called the Yellow Line!
It's almost ready to open, likely in early August.
This line will go from RV Road to Bommasandra, passing through important places like the hospital and Electronics City.
It's a long route, with 16 stations in total.
The trains are special because they don't need drivers, but they need extra safety checks.
Right now, there are only three trains ready, so they'll run less often at first.
More trains will arrive later, making the service better.
The government is planning to have a big opening soon!
The Namma Metro Yellow Line in Bengaluru is expected to open in early August.
The 19.15 km line will run from RV Road to Bommasandra, with 16 stations.
Initial service will use three trains, running every 25 minutes due to driverless train requirements.
Safety inspections and certifications are underway, with completion expected by mid-July.
The official launch may occur in the first week of August, potentially attended by Prime Minister Modi.
- Who
- The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is operating the line.
- What
- The Namma Metro Yellow Line is set to open.
- When
- Expected to open in early August.
- Where
- Bengaluru, from RV Road to Bommasandra.
- Why
- To provide public transportation in Bengaluru.
Limited Initial Capacity
Future Expansion
Train Availability
Limited Initial Capacity
Initial service will have fewer trains.
Future Expansion
More trains will arrive later.
- Line Name
- Yellow Line
- Route Length
- 19.15 km
- Number of Stations
- 16
- Initial Train Frequency
- Every 25 minutes
- Expected Launch Date
- Early August
- Driver Status
- Driverless