Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line : A joyride to remember

Yellow Line of Namma Metro

Imagine this, after months of delay and what seems like forever. The years ticked by – 2023, 2024 but it was the sparkle of hope that 2025 was the year in which something which took so long and had everybody hyped would finally come to life. If you live under a rock and don’t know what this is all about, then listen up! This all describes one particular thing, the opening of the Yellow Line of Namma metro in Bangalore on August 10 2025.

I cannot believe that it finally opened! The fact of the matter is, the original opening date was to be December 2022! We have come a long way since then, from geopolitical tensions to train sets not arriving as expected, this has been a long journey even before the actual journey had started!

Bangalore’s Metro

Bangalore was the 3rd city to develop a metro system, after Delhi and Kolkata. Bangalore metro opened in 2011 with the first trains from Byapanahalli to MG Road. The metro has come a long way since then with 3 lines(Purple from Whitefield to Challaghata, Green from Madavara to Silk Institute and Yellow from RV Road to Bommasandra) and over 70 stations now and more to come in the future. This makes it the 2nd largest metro in India with 96.1km of track being laid.

The Yellow line is the newest addition to this line up. It consists of 16 stations. It currently has one interchange(station where you can change to a different line) station in RV Road which connects to the Green Line. In the future, this line will also have interchanges with the Pink line at Jayadeva Hospital and Blue line at Central Silk Board. These lines are currently set to open in March 2026 and December 2026 respectively. This line mainly serves the IT Hubs near Electronic City.

A major station on this line is the Infosys foundation Konappa Agrahara station which was funded by Infosys company and is supposed to be the most high tech station in Bangalore metro.

After reading all this, I knew I wanted to get my own experience for this line, so I went on this line and it is one of the best experiences. The seats are very clean, the ride was smooth and it felt nice to look at the stations. The station concourses and platforms are beautiful and well maintained. The metro, however has long wait times of currently 19 minutes due to lack of trainsets although soon it will reduce to 15 minutes. In the end, once all trainsets arrive, it will be 5-6 minutes between trains. The cost of travelling on the line ranges depending on your starting station but it will usually be within ₹70 to ₹90 range for a one way journey.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Yellow line is a great line to travel especially if you are a metro enthusiast. One tip I will give is to not travel at 8AM or 5PM as those are peak times of the metro.

Hope you too get to enjoy the metro ride. Happy journey!

References
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/on-board-bengalurus-namma-metro-yellow-line-on-day-1-quicker-commute-longer-wait-time/article69919760.ece#:~:text=A%20project%20years%20in%20the,gap%20between%20demand%20and%20supply.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namma_Metro 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Line_(Namma_Metro) 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) –Bengaluru

Namma Metro Yellow Line : A joyride to remember When was the Yellow Line of Namma Metro officially opened?
The Yellow Line was officially inaugurated on August 10, 2025, after several delays since its original target of December 2022.

What route does the Yellow Line cover?
The Yellow Line runs from RV Road to Bommasandra, connecting the southern parts of Bengaluru, including important IT hubs like Electronic City.

How many stations are there on the Yellow Line?
There are 16 stations along the Yellow Line, with RV Road serving as an interchange station connecting to the Green Line.

Which stations will have future interchange connections?
In the future, commuters will be able to interchange at:

• Jayadeva Hospital (Pink Line) – expected to open in March 2026

• Central Silk Board (Blue Line) – expected to open in December 2026

What is special about the Infosys Foundation Konappa Agrahara station?
This station is considered the most high-tech station in the Bengaluru Metro system, funded by Infosys Foundation and equipped with advanced facilities.

 How long do commuters currently have to wait for a train?
At present, the waiting time between trains is around 19 minutes, but this will gradually reduce to 5–6 minutes once all trainsets are delivered and operational.

What is the fare for travelling on the Yellow Line?
The one-way fare usually ranges between ₹70 to ₹90, depending on the starting and destination stations.

What are the peak hours to avoid for a comfortable ride?
It’s best to avoid travel around 8 AM and 5 PM, as these are peak office hours with heavy commuter traffic.

Why was the Yellow Line delayed?
The delays were due to multiple factors including geopolitical tensions, late trainset arrivals, and construction challenges, pushing the opening from 2022 to 2025.

What makes the Bengaluru Metro special compared to others in India?
Bengaluru Metro is the third city in India to have a metro system (after Delhi and Kolkata) and has grown to become the second-largest metro network in India with over 96 km of track.

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