Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line to be opened by July this year: Report

The Yellow Line of the Namma Metro in Bengaluru is likely to be opened for public use by July this year. It connects Bommasandra to the Central Silk Board.

Published on: Apr 6, 2023, 16:55:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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In good news for commuters, Bengaluru city will likely get another metro line by July this year, easing congestion in several major areas. The ‘Yellow Line' of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (BMRCL) Namma Metro, which connects Bommasandra to the heavily congested Central Silk Board, is expected to be opened for public use in around three months, Times Now reported.

Most of the construction work, including tracks and stations, have been completed with some final touches remaining. (PTI File)

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Stops on the stretch will be at R V Road, Ragigudda, Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Central Silk board, Bommanahalli, Singasandra, Electronic City, Bommasandra, Hongasandra, Kudlu Gate, Hosa Road, Beratena Agrahara, Konappana Agrahara, Huskuru Road, Hebbagodi, among others.

Most of the construction work, including tracks and stations, have been completed with some final touches remaining, sources in the BMRCL told the publication. This line, which is on the Electronics City side, was originally scheduled to be completed by June but is now estimated to be opened by late July or early August if everything goes according to schedule.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the much-anticipated Whitefield to KR Puram metro line in Bengaluru, which is a 13.71-kilometre stretch of the Bengaluru metro's phase 2 extension project, built at a cost of around ₹4,250 crores.

The BMRCL is targeting construction of a 175-kilometre metro network by June of 2025, which Anjum Parwez, the Managing Director of the BMRCL, said was on track.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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