From reduced travel times to better connectivity with tech hubs, the new 19.15-km Yellow Line is set to ease daily commutes for lakhs of passengers.
Why the Yellow Line Is a Game-Changer for Bengaluru
Bengaluru’s long-awaited Namma Metro Yellow Line is now open, linking RV Road in South Bengaluru to Bommasandra in the east. This 19.15-km corridor with 16 elevated stations is expected to benefit up to 8 lakh commuters daily.
The ₹7,160 crore project connects residential areas directly with major employment hubs like Electronic City, Silk Board, BTM Layout, and Bommasandra Industrial Area, helping cut notorious traffic jams and saving significant travel time.
Key Benefits for Commuters
- Faster travel times – Peak-hour journeys to Electronic City reduced from 1.5–2 hours by road to around 45 minutes.
- Better tech hub connectivity – Direct metro access to offices of Infosys, Biocon, TCS, and other companies.
- Reduced congestion – Major relief at Silk Board Junction and other traffic-heavy areas.
- Eco-friendly commuting – Encourages a shift from private vehicles to public transport
Metro Timings and Frequency
- Operations run from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
- Initial frequency: Every 25 minutes.
- Expected to improve to every 20 minutes as more trains are deployed
Fare Details
- One-way fares: ₹10 to ₹90.
- Example: RV Road to Jayadeva – ₹10.
- Longest journey (Whitefield to Bommasandra) – ₹90
List of Yellow Line Stations
- RV Road – Green Line interchange
- Ragigudda
- Jayadeva Hospital – Future Pink Line interchange
- BTM Layout
- Central Silk Board
- HSR Layout
- Oxford College
- Hongasandra
- Kudlu Gate
- Singasandra
- Hosa Road
- Electronic City-I
- Konappana Agrahara
- Huskur Road
- Hebbagodi
- Bommasandra
Looking Ahead: Metro Phase 3
With Phase 3 now under development, the metro network will add 44.65 km at a cost of ₹15,610 crore, benefiting an additional 25 lakh people in southern Bengaluru.
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