Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Metro Passengers Protest, Disrupt Yellow Line Services
Some Bengaluru metro passengers were upset about the late start and infrequent Yellow Line services.
They blocked the train doors at RV Road station, causing a 35-minute delay.
The metro company said this is against the law and reported the incident to the police.
Passengers protested at RV Road Metro station, blocking doors to prevent closure
Demanded earlier start time and improved frequency of Yellow Line services
Disruption lasted 35 minutes, resuming at 6:35 AM
BMRCL lodged police complaint against protesters
Such actions can lead to imprisonment or fines under Metro Railways Act
- Who
- Bengaluru Metro passengers and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
- What
- Protested and disrupted Yellow Line services
- When
- Monday, unspecified date
- Where
- Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road) Metro station, Bengaluru
- Why
- To demand earlier start time and improved frequency of Yellow Line services
Passengers
BMRCL
Start time
Passengers
Demand earlier start time (4:30 AM like Purple and Green Lines)
BMRCL
Yellow Line starts at 6 AM, advanced from 6:30 AM on November 1
Frequency and delays
Passengers
Complain about low frequency and delays
BMRCL
Working to improve frequency, currently using 100% of trains during peak hours
- Start time of Yellow Line
- 6 AM
- Duration of disruption
- 35 minutes
- Penalties for such actions
- Imprisonment, fines, or both under Metro Railways Act
- Current peak-hour frequency improvement
- Reduced waiting time from 19 to 15 minutes