Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Bengaluru Metro Green Line: Overview and Recent Extension
Imagine a super-fast train in Bengaluru called the Green Line.
It's like a long road, 30 kilometers long, that helps people get around the city quickly.
The train goes from Nagasandra to Silk Institute, passing through important places like Yeshwanthpur and Majestic.
Recently, they made the line even longer by adding a new section to Madavara.
This helps more people travel easily, and it's safer and faster than driving, especially on crowded roads.
The train has 33 stations, and only a small part of it goes underground.
The Namma Metro Green Line spans 30 kilometers, connecting Nagasandra to Silk Institute.
The Green Line has 33 stations, serving industrial, residential, and commercial zones.
An extension from Nagasandra to Madavara opened on November 7, 2024.
Only 4 km of the line, including 3 stations, are underground.
The extension is expected to increase daily passengers by approximately 6,500.
- Who
- Managed by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
- What
- The Namma Metro Green Line in Bengaluru.
- When
- Initially inaugurated in March 2014; the Nagasandra to Madavara extension opened on November 7, 2024.
- Where
- Bengaluru, connecting Nagasandra to Silk Institute.
- Why
- To provide a faster and safer alternative for travel, easing pressure on roads.
- Total Length
- 30 kilometers
- Stations
- 33
- Start
- Nagasandra
- End
- Silk Institute
- Underground Section
- 4 km
- Extension
- Nagasandra to Madavara
- Extension Opening Date
- November 7, 2024