Cutting Commutes, Easing Traffic: How Namma Metro's Yellow Line Will Benefit Bengaluru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the long-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. The Silicon Valley of India has battled severe traffic congestion for decades, especially in its busy southern corridors, where tech hubs like Electronics City attract lakhs of daily commuters. The newly inaugurated metro line marks a major leap in the city's public transport network.
This 19.15-kilometre elevated corridor, running from RV Road to Bommasandra, is set to slash travel times, decongest traffic-heavy junctions, and offer a reliable alternative to road travel for millions.
The Yellow Line's journey has been anything but smooth. The Yellow Line was first proposed in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's (DMRC) detailed project report in 2011, with an estimated cost of Rs 4,255 crore and a target completion date of March 2016.
Construction eventually kicked off in 2017 with an increased budget of Rs 5,744 crore and a revised deadline of December 2021.
However, the project was delayed by land acquisition disputes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and supply chain setbacks affecting rolling stock from China's CRRC Nanjing.
Geopolitical tensions and pandemic disruptions further pushed the project nearly four years behind schedule, with the line finally ready eight years after work first began.
With the inauguration after nearly 8 years of delay, the metro line is set to operate on August 11, 2025, with services from 5 AM to 11 PM.
Initially, three driverless trains will operate, resulting in a 25-minute frequency between RV Road and Bommasandra. As more trains arrive—15 by October 2025 and a full fleet of 41 by March 2026—peak-hour frequency will drop to 5 minutes, off-peak to 8 minutes, and eventually as low as 2 minutes.
Metro Route Linking South Bengaluru To Tech Hubs
Known as Reach-5, the Yellow Line covers 19.15 km and has 16 fully elevated stations, making it a critical lifeline for South Bengaluru.
Starting from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya (RV) Road, it passes through key points including Jayanagar, BTM Layout, Central Silk Board, Bommanahalli, Hongasandra, Kudlu Gate, Singasandra, Hosa Road, Beratena Agrahara, Electronics City, Infosys Foundation–Konappana Agrahara, Huskur Road, Hebbagodi, and ends at Bommasandra.
The route strategically links residential neighbourhoods with major industrial and IT hubs like Electronics City—home to corporate giants such as Infosys, Wipro, Biocon, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Delta Electronics.
Interchange stations make the network even more accessible: RV Road with the Green Line, Jayadeva Hospital with the Pink Line, and Central Silk Board with the upcoming Blue Line (Phases 2A and 2B).
For IT professionals and other workers, this line could be transformational. Currently, travelling from central Bengaluru to Electronics City can take 1.5 to 2 hours during rush hour—sometimes longer when rain or accidents strike, such as the infamous three-hour jam on the Electronics City flyover last October.
The Yellow Line is expected to cut that in half, offering a smooth, air-conditioned ride and eliminating the unpredictability of road traffic.
Integration with ride-hailing apps like Namma Yatri will ensure easy last-mile connections via autos, making the Metro an even more attractive option.
Expected daily ridership stands at 2.5 lakh initially, with a projection of nearly 8 lakh passengers as services expand—serving everyone from tech employees to suburban residents.
Yellow Line To Reduce Jams In Bengaluru?
Bengaluru's traffic bottlenecks—especially Silk Board Junction and Hosur Road—are infamous for grinding movement to a halt. The Yellow Line directly addresses these problem areas, creating an elevated bypass that can take thousands of vehicles off the roads each day.
By connecting residential hubs, IT parks, and manufacturing zones, the Metro could reduce congestion on Hosur Road and NICE Road, cut pollution, and improve air quality in a city burdened by exhaust fumes.
Experts expect a visible drop in traffic volumes along the tech corridor, though challenges like limited parking at stations remain a concern flagged by residents.
What's Next For Namma Metro?
The Yellow Line's launch aligns with the foundation stone laying of Namma Metro Phase 3—a 44.65 km network expansion worth Rs 15,611 crore, set to benefit 25 lakh people in southern Bengaluru by strengthening last-mile connectivity.
As more trains join the fleet and frequencies improve, the Yellow Line's full impact will emerge, spurring economic growth, making the city more livable, and reinforcing Bengaluru's position as a global tech hub. Efforts toward multi-modal integration highlight the city's commitment to a comprehensive, future-ready transport system.
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