Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to be inaugurated today: Check route, fare, timings
The phase-2 project has a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations and took around ₹7,160 crore to build. Along with this, he will also lay the foundation stone for the Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project.
As per a statement from the PM's office, PM Modi will also flag off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station in Bengaluru at around 11 am.
Services and fare
Services on this line will begin from Monday, with the first three trains to be driverless, operating at an interval of every 25 minutes, Mint reported. However, the frequency is likely to improve.
The trains will run daily from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, serving thousands of commuters during that time. As per the report, the fare prices will be in line with usual Bengaluru Metro pricing, ranging from ₹10 to ₹90 for a one-way ticket.
Currently, the Bengaluru metro is operated and maintained by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.
Also read: Traffic curbs announced ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bengaluru for Namma Metro Yellow Line launch: Report
The yellow line will improve metro connectivity in Bengaluru with an increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region. It will also help in easing the traffic congestion on key corridors, including Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Junction.
Key metro stations
RV Road (Interchange)
Jayadeva (Interchange)
Central Silk Board (Interchange)
Electronics City
Infosys Foundation
Huskuru Road
Delta Electronics Bommasandra
Also read: PM Modi in Bengaluru tomorrow: Full agenda unveiled, traffic restrictions announced
PM Modi will travel by helicopter and road to the KSR Bengaluru railway station, where he will flag off the Vande Bharat Express train. Following this, he will then travel by road to the RV Road (Ragigudda) metro station on the Yellow Line. Between 11:45 am to 12:50 pm, he will be flagging off the Yellow Line and take a metro ride to the Electronic City station, several reports said.
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