The Bangalore Metro, also known as “Namma Metro” is transforming urban transportation in one of India’s busiest cities. Millions of people use the Bangalore Metro system every day, reducing heavy traffic and providing more energetic transportation options.
Bangalore Metro Overview
- Length: 253.71 –76.95 km (Operational), 95.12 (Under Construction), 81.64 km (proposed)
- Stations: 191 – 68 (Operational), 64 (Under Construction), 59 (proposed)
- Lines: 8
- Track gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
- Speed: 80 km/h (Average speed – 35 km/h)
- Type: Elevated, Underground, at-grade
- Operator: Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
- Began operation: 20 October 2011
Bangalore Metro Timeline
- 20 Oct 2011: Baiyyappanahalli – MG Road (Purple Line) – 6.7 km
- 01 Mar 2014: Sampige Road – Peenya Industry (Green Line) – 9.9 km
- 01 May 2015: Peenya Industry – Nagasandra (Green Line) – 2.5 km
- 16 Nov 2015: Mysore Road – Magadi Road (Purple Line) – 6.4 km
- 30 Apr 2016: MG Road – Magadi Road (Purple Line) – 4.8 km
- 19 June 2017: Sampige Road – Yelachenahalli (Green Line) – 12 km
- 15 Jan 2021: Yelachenahalli – Silk Institute (Green Line) – 5.8 km
- 30 Aug 2021: Mysore Road – Kengeri (Purple Line) – 7.5 km
- 26 March 2023: KR Pura – Whitefield (Kadugodi) (Purple Line) – 13 km
- 09 October 2023: Baiyyappanahalli – KR Pura (Purple Line) – 2.2 km
- 09 October 2023: Challaghatta – Kengeri (Purple Line) – 2.1 km
- 07 November 2024: Nagasandra – Madavara (Green Line) – 3.03 km
Bangalore Metro Routes
Bangalore Metro Purple Line
- Length: 43.49 km
- Route: Whitefield (Kadugodi) – Challaghatta
- Stations: 37 – Whitefield (Kadugodi), Hopefarm Channasandra, Kadugodi Tree Park, Pattanduru Agrahara, Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Nallurhalli, Kundalahalli, Seetharamapalya, Hoodi, Garudacharapalya, Singayyanapalya, Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura), Benniganahalli, Baiyappanahalli, Swami Vivekananda Road, Indiranagara, Halasuru, Trinity, MG Road, Cubbon Park, Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station, Vidhana Soudha, Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station, Central College, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station, Majestic, City Railway station, Magadi Road, Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station, Hosahalli, Vijayanagara, Attiguppe, Deepanjali Nagara, Mysuru Road, Pantharapalya – Nayandahalli, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Jnanabharathi, Pattanagere, Kengeri Bus Terminal, Kengeri, Challaghatta
Bangalore Metro Green Line
- Length: 33.46 km
- Route: Madavara – Silk Institute
- Stations: 32 – Madavara, Chikkabidarakallu, Manjunath Nagar, Nagasandra, Dasarahalli, Jalahalli, Peenya Industry, Peenya, Goraguntepalya, Yeshwanthpur, Sandal Soap Factory, Mahalaxmi, Rajajinagar, Kuvempu Road, Srirampura, Sampige Road, Majestic, Chickpet, KR Market, National College, Lalbagh, Southend Circle, Jayanagar, Yelachenahalli (formerly Puttenahalli), Konanakunte Cross, Doddakallasandra, Vajarahalli, Thalaghattapura, Silk Institute
Bangalore Metro Yellow Line
- Length: 18.82 km
- Route: Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road – Bommasandra
- Stations: 16 – Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road), Ragigudda, Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Central Silkboard, Bommanahalli (formerly HSR Layout), Hongasandra (formerly Oxford College), Kudlu Gate (formerly Muneshwara Nagar), Singasandra (formerly Chikkabegur), Hosa Road (formerly Basapura Road), Beratena Agrahara (formerly Hosa Road), Electronic City, Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara (formerly Electronic City – II), Huskur Road, Hebbagodi and Bommasandra
Bangalore Metro Pink Line
- Length: 21.25 km
- Route: Nagawara – Kalena Agrahara
- Stations: 18 – Kalena Agrahara (formerly Gottigere), Hulimavu, IIM-Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, Swagath Road Cross, Dairy Circle, Lakkasandra (formerly Mico Industries), Langford Town, Rashtriya Military School (formerly Vellara Road), MG Road, Shivaji Nagar, Cantonment, Pottery Town, Tannery Road, Venkateshpura, Kadugundanahalli (formerly Arabic College) and Nagawara
Bangalore Metro Blue Line
- Length: 58.19 km
- Route: Central Silk Board – Krishnarajapura – KIAL Terminals
- Stations: 29 – Central Silk Board, HSR Layout, Agara, Ibbaluru, Bellandur, Kadubeesanahalli, Kodibeesanahalli, Marathahalli, ISRO, Doddanekundi, DRDO Sports Complex, Sarasvathi Nagar, KR Puram, Kasturi Nagar, Horamavu, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, HBR Layout, Nagawara, Veerannapalya, Kempapura, Hebbala, Kodigehalli, Jakkur Cross, Jakkuru Plantation, Yelahanka, Bagalur Cross, Doddajala, Airport City, KIAL Terminals
Bangalore Metro Orange Line
- Length: 32.15 km
- Route: JP Nagar 4th Phase (Vega City Mall) – Kempapura
- Stations: 22 – JP Nagar 4th Phase, JP Nagar 5th Phase, Jayaprakash Nagar, Kadirenahalli Cross, Kamakya Bus Depot, Hosakerahalli Cross, PES Institute of Technology, Mysuru Road, Nagarabhavi Circle, Vinayaka Layout, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Nagarbhavi BDA Complex, Sumanahalli Cross, Chowdeshwari Nagara, Freedom Fighters Cross, Kanteerava Studio, Peenya, Bahubhali Nagara, BEL Circle, Patelappa Layout, Hebbala, Kempapura
Bangalore Metro Grey Line
- Length: 12.5 km
- Route: Hosahalli – Kadabagare
- Stations: 9 – Hosahalli, K H B Colony, Vinayaka Nagara, Sumanahalli Cross, Sunkadakatte, Herohalli, Byadarahalli, Forest Gate, Kadabagere
Bangalore Metro Red Line
- Length: 37 km
- Route: Hebbala – Sarjapura
- Stations: 28 – Sarjapur, Kada Agrahara Road, Sompura, Dommasandra, Muthanallur Cross, Kodathi Circle, Ambedkar Nagar, Carmelaram, Doddakanalli, Kaikondrahalli, Bellandur Gate, Ibbalur, Agara, Jakkasandra, Koramangala 3rd Block, Koramangala 2nd Block, Dairy Circle, Nimhans, Shantinagara, Town Hall, KR Circle, Basaveshwara Circle, Bengaluru Golf Course, Palace Guttahalli, Mekhri Circle, Veterinary College, Ganga Nagar and Hebbal
Bangalore Metro Map
About Bangalore Metro
The Bangalore Metro, also known as Namma Metro, provides rapid rail service in Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the second longest metro network in India after the Delhi Metro, with a length of 76.95 km. It was South India’s first underground metro system, opened in 2011. The Namma Metro has elevated, at-grade and underground stations. By November 2024, of the 68 operational stations of the Namma Metro, 59 will be elevated, eight underground and one at-grade. The system operates on standard gauge tracks.
Bangalore Metro Fares
Bangalore Metro fares depend on the token and the distance travelled. Fares generally range between Rs 10 and Rs 45. Bangalore Metro fares are divided into three types:
- Token (Ticket): Tokens can be purchased for Rs 10 to Rs 50. This ticket is best for a one-time trip on the Bangalore Metro.
- Group Tickets: You can buy group tickets if at least 25 people are traveling together. But the group must go to the same place. Tokens offer a ten percent discount on the fare.
- Smart Card: Smart cards can be used every time. These cards can be purchased for Rs 50, and they can be loaded up to Rs 3000. Metro riders get a 5% discount on tokens.
Conclusion
The Bangalore Metro is not just a system; it is a lifeline for the city, allowing people to get around in a convenient and sustainable way. As the network grows, Bangalore will become a great city for public transport.
