Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the long-awaited Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line, initiating a revolution in urban transport for the tech hub. The 19-km elevated rail link goes from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road) to Bommasandra, passing through 16 stations and connecting heavily populated residential, industrial, and IT hubs such as Electronic City and Hosur Road.
Developed at a cost of approximately ₹7,610 crore, the Yellow Line extends the metro network to more than 96 km, making Bengaluru’s transport system the second-largest metro network in India. The line is expected to reduce the travel time between RV Road and Bommasandra from more than 90 minutes to nearly 35 minutes, lowering congestion sharply and relieving traffic along major corridors.
Inaugural Ride and Vande Bharat Launch
After the inauguration, PM Modi also took a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) station to Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara in the company of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and other officials. He spoke with ardent school children and metro staff during the ride, which reiterates the usefulness of the project for generations to come.
Predominantly, the Prime Minister also inaugurated three Vande Bharat Express trains from KSR Bengaluru station, one new service between Bengaluru and Belagavi, pointing to a collective push towards improving intercity and intracity connectivity.
Vision for Future Expansion
Alongside today’s inauguration, PM Modi inaugurated Phase III of Namma Metro, which is planned to be 45 km long and will cost an estimated ₹15,611 crore. This phase will further ease city traffic and cement Bengaluru’s position as a “next-gen city” with sustainable growth.
What It Means for Bengaluru
The Yellow Line’s launch heralds a new era of convenience, comfort, and eco-friendliness for Bengaluru’s commuter masses. With smooth interchanges with current metro lines and travel times cut by huge margins, the addition guarantees a long-term effect for the city’s inner core and beyond.
