Bangalore was the first city in southern India to have metro rail connectivity. The Bangalore Metro now covers most of the city and is soon going to be extended to the peripheral areas of the IT city, to facilitate connectivity for the population. When the Bengaluru Metro was inaugurated, it became the first underground metro system in south India. It comprises of underground, at grade, and elevated metro stations. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is responsible for building, operating, and expanding the metro network in Bangalore. It is a joint venture of the Government of India and the Karnataka government.
The BMRCL, on October 9, 2023, opened the Namma metro’s 43-km purple line, connecting Challaghatta to Kadugodi (Whitefield). The agency opened the two missing sections – Baiyappanahalli-KR Pura and Kengeri-Challaghatta, thus enabling smooth connectivity between the eastern and western parts of the city. The section comprises 37 stations and it takes around 80 minutes to cover the total distance.
Bangalore Metro is set to witness a major expansion with a proposed 129-km addition to its network under phase-4. With this move, Bangalore Metro aims to boost the connectivity in far-flung and suburban areas, addressing the lack of sufficient metro links in the city’s core regions, going against the approved Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), as mentioned in a Deccan Herald report.
According to a Times Now report, the BMRCL has obtained the state government’s approval to conduct feasibility studies for five additional metro corridors with cumulative length of 129 km– Challaghatta to Bidadi (15 km), Silk Institute to Harohalli on Kanakapura Road (24 km), Madavara to Kunigal Cross near Nelamangala (11 km), Bommasandra to Attibele (11 km) and Kalena Agrahara to Kadugodi Tree Park via Jigani Attibele and Varthur (68 km).
The BMRCL’s new plan includes a new metro line and extensions of the existing Purple and Green lines in four directions: Bidadi (Mysuru Road), Harohalli (Kanakapura Road), Attibele (Hosur Road) and Kunigal Cross (Tumakuru Road, near Nelamangala). The proposed new semicircular line will connect localities such as Jigani, Anekal, Attibele, Sarjapur, and Varthur, mainly focusing on the city’s east and south. As per reports, none of these suggested lines align with the CMP drafted by BMRCL in 2020, a prerequisite for approval of Phases 2A and 2B.
Further, the work Namma Metro Phase 3 is expected to begin this year. It will comprise of three metro corridors of a total length of 81.12 km. The Metro 3A project has received approval from the state finance department and the BMRCL will soon begin land acquisition work.
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Upcoming metro stations in Bangalore: New routes on Namma Metro
| Line | Terminals | Expected work completion date |
| Purple Line | Challaghatta – Whitefield | October 2023 |
| Green Line | Nagasandra – Madavara (previously BIEC) | January 2022 |
| Yellow Line | Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road – Bommasandra | March 2022 |
| Pink Line | Kalena Agrahara (previously Gottigere) – Nagawara | June 2024 |
| Blue Line | Central Silk Board – KR Puram | June 2026 |
| Blue Line | KR Puram – Kempegowda International Airport | June 2026 |
According to an action plan prepared by the Karnataka department of planning, program monitoring and statistics and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FICCI), the Karnataka government plans to introduce four new Metro corridors by 2032 to provide better connectivity to Bangalore residents, under Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail project. The proposed new metro lines are expected to provide Metro access to every citizen within 1-2 km from their workplaces or home.
Developed at the cost of Rs 27,000 crore, the proposed Metro corridors include two new Metro routes and two extensions:
- Old Airport Road, from MG Road to Hope Farm via Marathahalli and Whitefield/ IT corridor (underground), covering 16 km, with an estimated cost of Rs 9,600 crore
- Nagawara to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) via Thanisandra/ Bharatiya City, covering 25 km, with an estimated cost of Rs 10,000 crore
- A 6-km Metro extension from Whitefield to Katamanallur / Hoskote, at an estimated cost of Rs 2,400 crore
- A 12-km extension of Bannerghatta line to Jigani at an estimated cost of Rs 4,800 crore.
Other proposed lines in Bangalore:
| Line | Terminals |
| Purple line extension | Whitefield – Hoskote (6 km) |
| Pink line extension northwards | Nagawara – KIAL Terminals via Thanisandra 25 km |
| Pink line extension southwards | Kalena Agrahara – Jigani 12 km |
| Yellow line extension along Hosur road | Bommasandra – Hosur |
- M G Road – Hope farm (via Marathalli) – 16 km
- Inner Ring UG Metro – 34 km
The BMRCL managing director Anjum Parwez said that the Bangalore Metro rail project is on track and will complete 175 km of connectivity in the city by June 2025. Under the metro project’s second and third phases, Bangalore will have 314 km of Metro connectivity by 2041.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has announced that Bangalore Metro operations to the Kempegowda International Airport will begin by the end of 2023. The 39-km long corridor starting at Krishnarajapura (KR Puram) will be developed under the Metro Phase 2B project. The route will be aligned along the northern part of Outer Ring Road (ORR) via Nagawara, Hebbal and Jakkur before connecting with the airport.
The Karnataka CM has said that a total of 27 km of new lines will be added by 2024. This will expand Bangalore’s metro network from 70 km to 176 km. The CM presented the state budget on July 7, 2023, with an outlay of over Rs 3.27 lakh crore for financial year 2023-24. A budget of Rs 30,000 was allocated for Bangalore’s Namma Metro projects. The amount allocated exceeds last year’s fund which stood at Rs 2,014 crore.
Bangalore Metro to connect Doddaballapur, Nelamangala, Devanahalli and Hoskote
BMRCL is planning to extend the Metro Network to four outlying towns – Doddaballapur, Nelamangala, Devanahalli and Hoskote.
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What are the operational metro routes in Bangalore?
| Metro line | Route | Distance | Stations |
| Line-1 Purple Line | Challaghatta – Whitefield (Kadugodi) | 42.17 km | 37 |
| Line-2 – Green Line | Nagasandra – Silk Institute | 30 km | 29 |
Namma Metro Construction
The Bangalore Metro was designed and conceptualised by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The first line was opened to the public in October 2011, after years of delay. The project, currently in expansionary mode, is being executed by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The average daily ridership on the Namma Metro network is 5,18,000 as per data last updated in January 2020.
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Namma Metro Phase 1
Bangalore’s Namma Metro Phase 1 included two lines of length of 42 kms, of which about 8.82 kms is underground and the remaining is elevated. There are 40 stations in this phase. The foundation stone for construction of Phase 1 was laid in June 2006 and the construction began between Baiyyappanahalli and Mahatma Gandhi Road in April 2007. The phase was later expanded to include the northern extension (from Yeshwanthpur to Nagasandra) and southern extension (from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road to Yelachenahalli).
Cost
The final cost for developing Namma Metro Phase 1 was estimated to be Rs 14,405 crore while the land acquisition is around Rs 2,500 crore.
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Namma Metro Phase 2
Approved in January 2014 by the union cabinet, the estimated cost for the second phase of Namma Metro was Rs 26,405 crores, which is estimated to escalate to Rs 32,000 crores in due time. Phase 2 spans a length of 72 kms, out of which 13 kms is underground. This phase has 62 stations out of which 12 are underground. Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 includes extension of the two Phase 1 lines in both directions, as well as construction of two new lines.
As per the plan, the south-end of the Green Line will be extended from Yelachenahalli to Anjanapura along Kanakapura Road and from Nagasandra to Madavara (previously named BIEC) on Tumkur Road. On the Purple line, the east-end has been extended from Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield and from Mysore Road to Challaghatta via Kengeri.
The K.R. Puram to Whitefield Metro route has been developed by the BMRCL at a cost of over Rs 4,500 crores. It will comprise 12 stations. On March 25, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Whitefield (Kadugodi)- KR Puram Metro line. Metro operations on the route began on March 26, 2023.
RV Road to Bommasandra
A new, 18-km-long, fully-elevated line from RV Road in south Bangalore to Bommasandra in the southeast via Electronic City is also planned in the second phase.
The metro line is expected to be operational by December 2023. This section of the Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line, starting from the RV Road station on the Green Line, will intersect with the upcoming Gottigere-Nagawara Pink Line route at Jayadeva Hospital and with the Blue line at Central Silk Board Station. The section will proceed to Bommasandra.
Kalena Agrahara (Gottigere) to Nagawara
Another 21-km-line from Kalena Agrahara (previously Gottigere) to Nagawara is also under process. The route will have an elevated corridor, covering a distance of 7.5 kms with six stations and an underground stretch of 13.76 kms from south ramp near Jayanagar Fire station to north ramp at Nagawara consisting of 12 underground stations.
Chief minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, has asked officials to complete the second phase of Bengaluru Metro by 2024.
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Namma Metro Phase 2A (Blue Line)
A new line between Silk Board and KR Puram has been included in Phase 2 as Phase-2A of the project. This line would run along the Outer Ring Road and is proposed to have 13 stations – Silk Board, HSR Layout, Agara, Ibbalur, Bellandur, Kadubeesanahalli, Kodibisanahalli, Marathahalli, ISRO, Doddanekundi, DRDO Sports Complex, Sarasvathi Nagara (previously Mahadevapura) and KR Puram.
Also called the ORR Metro Line or Blue Line, this will have interchange stations with the extended Purple Line at KR Puram and with the proposed RV Road – Bommasandra line (Yellow Line) at Silk Board.
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Namma Metro Phase 2B (Airport Line)
To connect Kempegowda International Airport with MG Road, Namma Metro Phase 2B is under-construction, which will be built at a cost of Rs 10,584 crores. The route will be 39 kms long. The route would begin at Krishnarajapura (KR Puram) and will be aligned along the northern part of ORR (Outer Ring Road), via Nagawara, Hebbal and Jakkur, before heading towards the airport.
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Cost
The total cost of Phase 2 is estimated around Rs 26,405 crore. Land acquisition is expected to cost around Rs 5,000 crore. The state and central governments will contribute 30% and 20% of the total project cost, respectively. The remaining will be obtained through senior term loans.
According to media reports, state-owned Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC Limited) will provide financial assistance of Rs 3,405 crore to BMRCL for developing the Phase 2 project in the city.
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Namma Metro Phase 3
In March 18, 2024, the Karnataka cabinet gave a nod for the commencement of construction work for Bangalore Metro Phase 3. The Bangalore Metro Phase 3 project, which will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore, is expected to be completed by 2028. Bangalore Metro Phase 3, which will cover a distance of 44.65 km, will come up along the entire stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
- The first metro rail line under phase 3 will be constructed from Hebbal to JP Nagar, around 32.15 km long.
- The second line will cover areas such as Gorguntepalya, Magadi Road, Mysuru Road and JP Nagar.The remaining length of around 12.5 km under Phase 3 will also pass along Hosahalli to Magadi Road and then to Kadabagere. It will pass from JP Nagar to Silk Board, Silk Board to KR Puram and from KR Puram to Hebbal.
The metro line will continue from Hebbal and cross Tumakuru Road near Dr Rajkumar’s memorial. It will cross Magadi Road, Mysuru Road, Kanakapura Road, and join JP Nagar. It will cover the entire Outer Ring Road.
The construction of Namma Metro Phase 3 is likely to commence in 2025 and end by 2035.
As per the proposed new metro route map details, the metro routes in Bangalore include:
- Carmelaram to Yelahanka, covering 37 kms
- Marathahalli to Hosakerehalli, covering 21 kms
- Bommasandra to Attibele
- Gottigere to Basavanapura
- RK Hegde Nagar to Aerospace Park
- Kogilu Cross – Rajanukunte
- Iblur to Carmelaram
In 2020, the government announced that two corridors will be developed as metrolite lines, under public private partnership (PPP) model. These include ORR West Line of 30 kms: Hebbal to Mysore Road Metro Station and Magadi Road Toll Gate to Kadabagere section covering 14 kms.
In December 2019, the BMRCL introduced a Comprehensive Mobility Plan for subsequent phases. This includes the following routes under Phase 3:
- Magadi Road Toll gate to Kadabgere (Metrolite) (12.5 km)
- Hebbal to Sarjapura (35 km)
Hosahalli Metro Station (on Magadi road from Toll gate) to Kadabagere will be an elevated with nine metro stations. It is expected to be completed in 2028.
In November 2022, the Karnataka government gave in-principal approval for the Metro project phase 3.
Cost
The estimated cost of the two corridors (J P Nagar to Kempapura and Hosahalli-Kadabagere) project is nearly Rs 13,500 crore. A new corridor of 35 km from Hebbal to Sarjapura will taken up under Phase-3B, estimated to cost around Rs 15,000 crore.
The state government will bear 80 to 85% cost of the metro project. Around 13 to 15% is likely to be borne by the Centre.
Bangalore Metro Phase 4
New metro stations along the following routes will come up under Phase 4 as per the Comprehensive Mobility Plan:
- JP Nagar to Hebbal Kempapura (32.15 km)
- Whitefield to Domlur (31 km)
- Inner Ring UG Metro (34 km)
According to media reports, the BMRCL has sought funds from the state government to conduct a feasibility study on the proposed metro lines under Namma Metro Phase 4.
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Namma Metro Purple Line
The stretch from Mysuru Road to Kengeri became operational on August 30, 2021. The Purple Metro Line is a 42.5-km route connecting Challaghatta with Whitefield (Kadugodi), providing smooth connectivity between the eastern and western parts of the city.
Mostly elevated, it has a 4.8-km underground section in the middle and passes through some of the prime areas of Bengaluru including MG Road, Majestic, Railway Station, Vidhana Soudha, etc.
The journey from Challaghatta in the south-west and Kadugodi (Whitefield) in the east will take around 76 minutes.
Namma Metro Purple Line stations
| Station | Transit / interchange |
| Whitefield | Whitefield railway station/Kadugodi Bus Stand |
| Channasandra | |
| Kadugodi | |
| Pattandur Agrahara | |
| Sadaramangala | |
| Nallurhalli | Whitefield TTMC |
| Kundalahalli | |
| Sitharama Palya | |
| Hoodi Junction | |
| Garudacharpalya | |
| Mahadevapura | |
| Krishnarajapuram | Blue Line (Planned, Ph-2A)/KR Puram Railway Station |
| Benniganahalli | |
| Baiyappanahalli | Baiyappanahalli Railway Station |
| Swami Vivekananda Road | |
| Indiranagar | |
| Halasuru | |
| Trinity | |
| MG Road | Pink Line (UC) |
| Cubbon Park (Sri Chamarajendra Park) | |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Station, Vidhana Soudha | |
| Sir M Visvesvaraya Station | |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station, Majestic | Green Line/KG Bus Station City Railway Station |
| City Railway Station | City Railway Station |
| Magadi Road | |
| Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station, Hosahalli | |
| Vijayanagara | |
| Attiguppe | Vijayanagar TTMC |
| Deepanjali Nagara | |
| Mysore Road | Orange Line(Planned, Phase lll) |
| Nayandahalli | |
| Rajarajeshwari Nagara | |
| Jnanabharathi | Jnanabharathi |
| Pattanagere | |
| Mailasandra | Kengeri TTMC |
| Kengeri Bus Terminal | |
| Challaghatta |
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Namma Metro Yellow Line
The Bangalore metro’s yellow line route will connect RV Road to Bommasandra along an elevated route, covering a distance of 19.14 kms. It will comprise a total of 16 metro stations.
Furthermore, the BMRCL plans to open the Yellow Line, which connects RV Road to Bommasandra, in one go by December 2023. Earlier, the BMRCL had decided to open the Yellow Line in two phases – Bommasandra to the Central Silk Board in June 2023, under the first phase and the Central Silk Board to RV Road in December 2023, under the second phase. However, the BMRCL took the decision to complete the project in one go.
Namma Metro Yellow Line Stations
| Station Name |
| Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road) |
| Ragigudda |
| Jayadeva Hospital |
| BTM Layout |
| Central Silkboard |
| Bommanahalli (formerly HSR Layout) |
| Hongasandra (formerly Oxford College) |
| Kudlu Gate (formerly Muneshwara Nagar) |
| Singasandra (formerly Chikkabegur) |
| Hosa Road (formerly Basapura Road) |
| Beratena Agrahara (formerly Hosa Road) |
| Electronic City |
| Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara (formerly Electronic City – II) |
| Huskur Road |
| Hebbagodi (Hebbagodi Depot of 39.3 acres) |
| Bommasandra |
Namma Metro Pink Line
The pink line is among the future metro projects in Bangalore that will boost the connectivity in the city. This section will span a distance of about 21 kms and connect Kalena Agaraha (formerly Gottigere) to Nagawara. There will be an elevated route of 7.5 kms and an underground stretch of 13.8 kms. There are a total number of 18 metro stations planned in this metro line.
According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), over 95% the underground tunnelling work for the Pink Line has been completed. The Pink line has the longest underground stretch in the Bangalore Metro, covering 13.76 km, alongside an elevated stretch of 7.5 km. The underground section includes the development of twin tunnels spanning 20.99 km. The entire underground section will be fully prepared by August 2024 while the entire corridor is expected to be ready in 2025.
| Station Name |
| Kalena Agrahara (formerly Gottigere) |
| Hulimavu |
| IIM-Bangalore |
| JP Nagar 4th Phase |
| Jayadeva Hospital |
| Swagath Road Cross |
| Dairy Circle |
| Lakkasandra (foremerly Mico Industries) |
| Langford Town |
| Rashtriya Military School (formerly Vellara Road) |
| MG Road |
| Shivaji Nagar |
| Cantonment |
| Pottery Town |
| Tannery Road |
| Venkateshpura |
| Kadugundanahalli (formerly Arabic College) |
| Nagawara |
Once operational, the Pink Line metro route will connect key areas of the city and is expected to boost economic prospects in the region.
Namma Metro Green Line
The Bangalore Metro Green Line connects Nagasandra in the north-west to Anjanapura in the south-west. It covers a distance of 30 kms and has 30 stations. Like the Purple Line, this is also mostly elevated on both, the north and south sides and has a four-km underground section in the middle. The line has 26 elevated metro stations and three underground stations. Bangalore Metro Green Line passes through industrial areas such as Peenya, Yeshwanthpur in the north and connects it with the residential areas such as Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, Banashankari, etc. The Green Line is also being expanded till Madavara in the north-west and Silk Institute in the south. With this, the length of the line will increase to 33.5 kms.
The Nagasandra-Madavara section is set to be inaugurated in August 2023. The 3-km section was earlier scheduled for opening in 2017. However, the project was delayed due to land acquisition issues and other challenges. Once operational, this metro line will provide connectivity between the eastern and western parts of the city. The Green Line will be the first line in the city to connect with the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
| Station name | Transits / terminals |
| Madavara | |
| Chikkabidarakallu | |
| Manjunathanagar | |
| Nagasandra | |
| Dasarahalli | |
| Jalahalli | Basaveshwara Bus Station |
| Peenya Industry | |
| Peenya | |
| Goraguntepalya | Orange Line (Planned) |
| Yeshwanthpur | Yeswanthpur Railway Station |
| Sandal Soap Factory | Yeshwanthpur TTMC |
| Mahalakshmi | |
| Rajaji Nagar | |
| Mahakavi Kuvempu Road | |
| Srirampura | |
| Sampige Road | |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station, Majestic | Purple Line,Kempegowda Bus Station, KSR City Railway Station |
| Chickpete | |
| Krishna Rajendra Market | |
| National College | |
| Lalbagh Botanical Garden | |
| South End Circle | |
| Jayanagar | Jayanagar TTMC |
| Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road | Yellow Line (Under Construction) |
| Banashankari | Banashankari TTMC |
| Jaya Prakash Nagar | Orange Line (Planned) |
| Yelachenahalli | |
| Doddakallasandra | |
| Konankunte Cross | |
| Vajarahalli | |
| Talaghattapura | |
| Silk Institute |
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Bangalore Namma Metro map
Source: BMRC.co.in
You can click here to view the schematic route Bangalore metro map on the official BMRCL website.
Bangalore Phase 1-3 metro map
Source: themetrorailguy.com
Bangalore metro timings
| Line | Metro timings (Monday to Friday) | Metro timings (Sundays, general holidays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays) |
| Purple Line | 9 am to 10 am and 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 5-minute frequency
8 am to 9 am and 10 am to 11 am at 6-minute frequency 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 8 pm at 6-minute frequency
|
10 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm at 8-minute frequency |
| Green Line | 9 am to 10 am and 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm at 5-minute frequency
8 am to 9 am and 10 am to 11 am at 6-minute frequency 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm at 6-minute frequency |
10 am to 12 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm at 8-minute frequency |
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Note: Trains will run at 12-minute frequency, during remaining operational hours
Considering that stopping train services by 8 pm is causing inconvenience for the citizens, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has decided to extend the metro timings till 10 pm. If implemented, Metro trains will operate from 6 am to 10 pm.
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Bengaluru Metro operations
Services
Bangalore Metro services start from 5 am and operate till 11 pm everyday running with an interval of four to 20 minutes. The trains initially functioned with three coaches. However, as the ridership began to grow, they were converted to six coaches. Power is supplied by a 750-volt direct current through third rail.
Ridership
Currently, the Whitefield-K R Puram section has an average daily ridership of around 28,000 passengers. By connecting the missing link connecting the 25.7-km Kengeri-Byappanahalli corridor to the Whitefield-K R Puram section, BMRCL expects an increase in daily ridership from 75,000 to one lakh. This is after accounting for the ridership of Kengeri to Whitefield, and Majestic to Whitefield. Once the missing link is connected, the journey on the Kengeri-Whitefield route will take around 60-70 minutes.
Metro speed
The Metro system is designed for trains to run at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Metro fare
Namma Metro has an Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system, which uses contactless smart tokens and smart card. Varshik is a type of smart card currently available. It costs Rs 50 with a user deposit of Rs 50 and validity of one year. It provides a discount of 5% on fares.
Security
The Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KISF) is the agency that is responsible for providing security on Bangalore Metro network.
Bangalore Metro Mobile app
In 2013, the Namma Metro mobile app, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), was launched by the BMRCL for Android users. It was officially re-launched on November 4, 2016, with additional features. The application enables users to buy and recharge their smart cards online, find nearby metro stations and get information about metro fares, route map, train frequencies, and parking.
Rules
According to the Bangalore Metro Rail (Carriage and Ticket) Rules 2011, the maximum weight of personal baggage allowed is 15 kilogram (kg). According to the rules, those travelling by metro cannot carry any goods other than small baggage containing personal belongings not exceeding 60cm x 45cm x 25cm in size and 15 kg in weight, except with the prior approval of the metro railway administration. Further, the rules prohibit carrying explosive, inflammable, and poisonous substances. According to the Metro Railway (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002, offences committed on the metro may result in fines and, in some cases, jail sentences.
Bangalore Metro latest news
Bangalore Metro plans short-term naming rights of stations for corporate companies
April 29, 2024: The BMRCL is planning to attract corporate companies to participate in the naming of both existing and upcoming metro stations. The move aims to boost non-fare box revenue by offering short-term naming rights, valid for durations spanning two to five years. BMRCL has signed MoU with three companies along the Yellow Line and one company on the Pink Line. These agreements entail long-term naming rights and dedicated walkway access.
BMRCL proposes three new metro lines, spanning around 77 km
June 8, 2023: BMRCL managing director Anjum Parwez has proposed three new Metro lines running to around 77 km in the city and its outskirts, in a review meeting with Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar.
According to the proposal, a 17-km metro line from Whitefield to Hoskote via Katamanallur gate, an inner ring road for 35 km which would run as a circle inside the Outer Ring Road, and a 25-km line from Old Airport Road via Marthahalli underpass to Varthur and then Kadugodi.
According to Shivakumar, the Byappanahalli-KR Puram Metro section will be ready by July 2023, while the Kengeri-Challaghatta section is expected to be ready by August-September 2023, and the Nagasandra-Madavara (BIEC) section by September-October 2023. The new route from Bommasandra to RV Road is likely to be completed by October-November 2023.
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FAQs
When will Whitefield Metro be ready?
The Whitefield to Challaghatta section will become operational by September 15, 2023.
Why Bangalore Metro is slow?
The progress of work on Bangalore Metro has been slow owing to issues pertaining to land acquisition, PILs against tree felling, financial crises faced by some contractors, as well as the Coronavirus pandemic.
Is it compulsory to use the Bangalore metro smart card?
It is not compulsory for commuters of the Namma metro to use a smart card. One can buy a single journey token or group token.
Is metro available to Whitefield?
Metro operations of Bangalore Metro between KR Puram and Whitefield started in March 2023.
Is metro available to Bellandur?
Under the Phase-2A of the Bangalore Metro project, a new line between Silk Board and KR Puram will be developed. This will connect to Bellandur, Marathahalli and other localities.
Is metro available to Marathahalli?
Marathahalli-Hosakerehalli is a new proposed Metro route in Bangalore. A 16-km route has been planned from MG Road to Hope Farm via Marathahalli.
Is there metro connectivity to Yelahanka?
The Yeshwantpur Metro Station is the nearest metro station to Yelahanka. There is a proposed metro route to Yelahanka from Carmelaram.
Who is executing the Bangalore Metro project?
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Karnataka government and the Government of India, is the agency responsible for executing the Namma Metro Project.
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