PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Yellow Line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the much-anticipated Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, set to boost city connectivity.
PM's inaugural journey
PM Modi travelled from RV Road (Ragigudda) station to Infosys Foundation-Konappana Agrahara station, accompanied by Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and other key leaders.
PM Modi interacts with school children
During the inaugural journey, PM Modi shared a light moment with school children on board, highlighting the future generation’s role in public transport culture.
Yellow Line commences regular operations
Starting Monday at 5 am, the Yellow Line will run with three trainsets operating every 25 minutes, connecting key parts of Bengaluru.
Expanding Bengaluru’s metro network
With 19 km added, Bengaluru’s Metro expands to 96 km, making it the second-largest metro network in India.
Corporate collaboration boosts metro growth
Infosys Foundation-Konappana Agrahara is one of the three stations that were built under the innovative financing scheme of the Metro operator, under which corporate bodies supported the construction of Metro stations.
New route to ease Bengaluru traffic
The Yellow Line connects industrial and residential hubs, expected to reduce road congestion and improve daily commutes.
Bengaluru’s metro growth in India’s urban transport
With Hyderabad Metro's rapid growth, the Yellow Line launch helps Bengaluru maintain its position as the country’s second-largest metro network.
Connecting residential, industrial & educational hubs
Phase-2 and Phase-3 of metro projects aim to improve urban mobility across Bengaluru’s diverse zones, reducing congestion and pollution.