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News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Bengaluru Metro: PM Modi Flags Off Yellow Line, New 19km Stretch To Cut Travel Time By 2 Hours
The 19.14-kilometre stretch, costing around Rs 7,160 crore, connects RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra, with 16 stations along the way. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the much-awaited 'Yellow Line" of Bangalore Metro Rail, which is expected to ease traffic congestion in several heavily congested corridors connecting the city's IT hub. The Prime Minister also took a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City metro station and interacted with students during the journey. The over 19-km route from RV Road to Bommasandra of Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project worth around Rs 7,160 crore has 16 stations, officials said. With the opening of the yellow line, the operational metro rail network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region. According to officials, the new facility is expected to ease traffic congestion in several heavily congested corridors like Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Junction. Noting that '3 train sets" have arrived for the yellow line and the fourth will arrive this month, Deputy CM and Minister in-charge for Bengaluru development, D K Shivakumar had recently said, three trains will operate now at an interval of 25 minutes. The frequency would be increased to 10 minutes later. Modi too responded by waving at them from inside his car. According to officials, estimated daily ridership of Bangalore Metro is expected to increase from 8.5 lakh to 12.5 lakh because of the Yellow line, and it is expected to reduce commute time by 2 hrs per day. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State, Shobha Karandlaje, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, among others were present. Meanwhile, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in a statement said the train services on the Yellow line will commence on Monday morning (Aug 11). On all weekdays, Monday to Saturday, trains will start at 6.30 AM from both terminals — R V Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra Metro stations. The running time on the section is 35 minutes in each direction with halts at every station, it said. There are 16 stations, including the two terminals. The last train service from Delta Electronics Bommasandra station will be at 10.42 pm, while the last service from RV Road interchange station will be at 11.55 pm. Trains will be operated every 25 minutes starting from 6.30 am, from Delta Electronics Bommasandra and 7.10 am from RV Road Metro station. The train frequency will be reduced from 10.00 pm onwards, the release said, adding that on Sundays, train services will commence at 7 am instead of 6.30 am with the same headway. The fare between the terminal stations of the Yellow line is Rs 60, BMRCL said. Frequency of services will be increased as and when more number of train sets are commissioned. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 11, 2025, 08:02 IST News auto Bengaluru Metro: PM Modi Flags Off Yellow Line, New 19km Stretch To Cut Travel Time By 2 Hours Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi lays Foundation Stone of Bangalore Metro Phase-3 in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the much-awaited Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro and the Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Belagavi. He also virtually flagged off two more Vande Bharat Express trains between Amritsar-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katri, and Ajni (Nagpur)-Pune. He also took a metro ride to the Electronic City station. According to PM Modi's office, the yellow line metro from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km and 16 stations, is worth around Rs 7,160 crore. With the opening of this yellow line, the operational metro network in Bengaluru has increased to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region. As per officials, the yellow line is expected to ease traffic congestion in several heavily congested corridors like Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Junction. Show more Show less
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi inaugurates Yellow line of Bangalore Metro Rail
BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the much-awaited "Yellow Line" of Bangalore Metro Rail, which is expected to ease traffic congestion in several heavily congested corridors connecting the city's IT hub. The Prime Minister also took a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City metro station and he interacted with students during the journey. The over 19-km route from RV Road to Bommasandra of Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project worth around Rs 7,160 crore has 16 stations, officials said. With the opening of the yellow line, the operational metro rail network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km serving a large population in the region. According to officials, the new facility is expected to ease traffic congestion in several heavily congested corridors like Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Junction. Noting that "3 train sets" have arrived for the yellow line and the fourth will arrive this month, Deputy CM and Minister in-charge for Bengaluru development, D K Shivakumar had recently said, three trains will operate now at an interval of 25 minutes. The frequency would be increased to 10 minutes later. A large number of people who had gathered on both sides of the road greeted the Prime Minister with "Modi, Modi" slogans and showered petals despite rain as his convoy made its way towards the Ragigudda station from KSR Bengaluru (city) railway station. Modi too responded by waving at them from inside his car. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State, Shobha Karandlaje, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, among others were present.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
PM Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru's Yellow Line Metro, Vande Bharat
New Delhi: Bengaluru witnessed a significant infrastructure milestone today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the city to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line Metro, an essential corridor that will finally connect the key Electronics City area with the rest of the metro network. During his visit, the Prime Minister also launched the Vande Bharat Express train service between Bengaluru and Belagavi. In addition, he virtually flagged off two more Vande Bharat Express trains: one between Amritsar and Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and another connecting Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune. #WATCH | Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off 3 Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station in Bengaluru It includes trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. (Source: DD) — ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2025 Extensive preparations were made for the high-profile visit, with the Bengaluru traffic police issuing detailed advisories to ensure smooth traffic flow near the inauguration sites. After officially flagging off the Yellow Line, PM Modi is expected to address the citizens of Bengaluru. The Yellow Line is being described as a 'game-changer' for Bengaluru's southern corridor, particularly in areas where rapid residential and industrial expansion has long outstripped public transport infrastructure. The line will serve residential areas, tech parks, and industrial zones, potentially easing the chronic congestion at key bottlenecks like Silk Board Junction. PM Modi also boarded a metro train to the Electronic City station. Following this, PM Modi is scheduled to visit the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bengaluru, where he will lay the foundation stone for Phase-3 of the Namma Metro and formally inaugurate the Yellow Line stretch from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra station, while addressing the assembled audience. He will then travel by helicopter to the HAL Airport and depart for Delhi at 2.45 pm. According to PM Modi's office, the Yellow Line Metro from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra, part of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, spans over 19 km and includes 16 stations, with an estimated value of Rs 7,160 crore. With the opening of this Yellow Line, Bengaluru's operational metro network now exceeds 96 km, serving a vast segment of the city's population. As per officials, the Yellow Line is expected to ease traffic congestion in several of the city's most congested areas, including Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Junction. 10 things about Bengaluru's Yellow Line Metro 1. Route and length – The Yellow Line stretches 19.15 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, with 16 stations along the corridor. 2. Major hubs covered – Key stops include Silk Board Junction, BTM Layout, Electronic City, and the Bommasandra Industrial Area. 3. Connectivity to IT & Industry – The line links southern Bengaluru to major tech and industrial employers in Electronics City, such as Infosys, Biocon, and TCS. 4. Project cost – The corridor has been developed at an estimated cost of ₹5,056.99 crore. 5. Daily ridership potential – According to a PTI report, the line is expected to serve nearly 8 lakh commuters daily. 6. Traffic decongestion – Areas like Silk Board Junction are expected to see significant relief in traffic volume. 7. Operational timeline – Services will commence from August 11, with three trains initially running at 25-minute intervals between RV Road and Bommasandra. 8. Launch date shift – Initially scheduled for August 15, the launch was advanced to August 10 following the Prime Minister's directive to expedite the project. 9. Linked expansion – The event also marks the foundation stone laying for Phase-3 of Namma Metro, an ambitious 44.65-km expansion project worth Rs 15,611 crore. 10. Phase 3 impact – Once completed, Phase 3 is expected to benefit around 25 lakh people in southern Bengaluru, significantly improving last-mile connectivity and reducing commute times.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Not given sufficient funds, Bengaluru has been neglected': DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that Bengaluru has not received enough funds from the Centre and has been neglected. Shivakumar said that he would urge Prime Minister Modi to address the city's needs and take care of it as a national capital. Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar said, "I will tell him what is required and to be given to Bengaluru... We have not been given sufficient funds. Bengaluru has been neglected. I would like to tell PM Modi that you have to take care of the city as a national capital... The MPs or MLAs of the BJP are only getting votes in the name of PM Modi or the party." Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru, Karnataka today, as part of his visit to the state. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Yellow line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations worth around Rs 7,160 crore. With the opening of this yellow line, the operational metro network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region. PM Modi also flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru. It includes trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. These high-speed trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and provide a world-class travel experience to the passengers
