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Deccan Herald
10-08-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Bengaluru Namma Metro's Yellow Line is finally open
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.
Mint
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Mint
India brought Pakistan to its knees, world saw our new avatar: PM Modi on Operation Sindoor in Bengaluru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Operation Sindoor, stating that through the operation India 'brought Pakistan to its knees,' and the 'world saw' the nation's 'new avatar.' He made the comments in Bengaluru after laying the foundational stone for Orange Line of the city's metro. PM Modi's Bengaluru visit on Sunday marks his first trip to the city after India's Operation Sindoor on May 7, where all three defence branches — Army, Navy, and Air Force — coordinated to carry out the strikes on Pakistan to eliminate Jaish-e-Muhammed and Lashkar leadership. 'There was a major role of Bengaluru and its youth in Operation Sindoor,' said PM Modi, lauding 'Made in India' for the joint military action's success. During Operation Sindoor, which IAF Chief AP Singh said was a 'high-tech war,' India downed at least five Pakistani fighter jets, and one large aircraft – marking the 'largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill,' said the Air Marshal. Praising Bengaluru further during his address, PM Modi said that India's Silicon Valley has gained a spot in the 'league of best cities,' and that further 'impetus is on projects," for modern infrastructure. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase-3 of Bangalore Metro Rail project worth over ₹ 15,610 crore, which is also known as the "Orange Line". Earlier in the day, he also flagged off the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Namma Metro. 15,610 crore, which is also known as the "Orange Line". Earlier in the day, he also flagged off the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Namma Metro. He said 'ease of living, working will be there," and that the government has laid the foundation for Orange Line, via which '25 lakh commuters' will be travelling daily. The total route length of the 'Orange Line' project will be more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations, said officials. Phase-3 will have two corridors: JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura (32.15 km) and Hosahalli to Kadabagere (12.5 km), reported PTI. During his visit, PM Modi also took a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City metro station and interacted with students during the journey. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Ashwini Vaishnaw and H D Kumaraswamy, Union Ministers of State, Shobha Karandlaje and V Somanna; Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar were also present during the event. A large number of people and BJP supporters had gathered on both sides of the road as PM's convoy made its way from Electronic City metro station to the venue, as per agency reports.
Hindustan Times
10-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ease congestion, link key hubs: How Bengaluru Metro's yellow line will benefit commuters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited yellow line of the Bengaluru metro on Sunday, connecting RV Road in the south to Bommasandra in the city's industrial belt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru on Sunday.(DPR PMO) With 16 stations and a route length of over 19 km, this new line under the Phase-2 project will change the way commuters travel every day. The project, worth around ₹7,160 crore, increases the operational metro network in Bengaluru to over 96 km. Links multiple metro corridors One of the key benefits of the new line is its connectivity. The Yellow line is linked to the Green Line at RV Road, allowing the commuters from south Bengaluru to head north or west without hassle. It will also provide interchanges at Jayadeva Hospital and the Central Silk Board station, further connecting it to other metro lines. Ease traffic congestion The Yellow line will also help in easing traffic congestion on key corridors like Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City Junction. With the new line, the Bengaluru metro will expand its network to over 96 km, catering to a larger population in the city. Over 6 lakh commuters to benefit Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje has said that the inauguration of the yellow metro line will enable over 6 lakh people to commute daily through the new line, ANI reported. While speaking on the ongoing road traffic congestion, she said it was even difficult for even an ambulance to reach its destination. This metro line will help in linking the key hubs in South Bengaluru, cutting down the travel time for commuters. According to a report by News18, the travel time between central Bengaluru and Electronics City takes up to 2 hours during rush hour, which can also extend during accidents or traffic snarls due to rain. Also read: Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line inaugurated today: Check route, fare, timings Fare and Frequency of trains With the inauguration of the new Metro line in Bengaluru, 3 trains have been introduced under this line, while a fourth one is set to arrive this month, Deputy CM and Minister in-charge for Bengaluru development, D K Shivakumar, told ANI. The three trains will operate at an interval of 25 minutes, which will later be increased to 10-minute intervals. According to the report, the fare prices will be in line with the current Namma Metro prices in Bengaluru, which range from ₹10 to ₹90 for a one-way ticket. Meanwhile, the Phase-3 of Bangalore Metro Rail project is also in the pipeline as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the ₹15,610 crore-rail project. The total route length of the Metro Phase 3 project would be more than 44 km and it will have two corridors: JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura (32.15 km) and Hosahalli to Kadabagere (12.5 km).
New Indian Express
10-08-2025
- 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.
