After its final safety evaluations in July 2025, the much-anticipated Bangalore Metro Yellow Line is set for its inauguration on August 10, 2025. And this line will be inaugurated by none other than the Prime Minister of India (PM) Narendra Modi! The 19.15-kilometer (km) long Yellow Line is set to solve traffic congestion arising mainly in the Silk Board Junction. Here’s all that you need to know about the Bangalore Metro Yellow Line 2025.
Yellow Line Metro Bangalore: Key Updates, Launch Of Phase 3, And More
Bangalore Metro Yellow Line 2025 Inauguration By PM Narendra Modi
The Yellow Line of Namma Metro will be operational from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road OR R.V. Road to Bommasandra. This line was constructed in three phases: Bommasandra to Beratena Agrahara, Beratena Agrahara to Bommanahalli, and Bommanahalli To R.V. Road.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) plans to operate three trains on this route in the initial days following its launch, with the frequency set to increase in the future.
Constructed at a cost of a whopping INR 5,056.99 crore, the Bangalore Metro Yellow Line features 16 stations, including interchange stations with the Green Line at R.V. Road and the Pink Line at Jayadeva Hospital. After it begins operations, it is expected to reduce traffic congestion at the infamous Silk Board Junction, known for rampant traffic jams.
The line is also estimated to carry eight lakh passengers daily and connect the residential areas of South Bangalore to the industrial and economic neighborhood of Electronic City. Not just that, it will also allow direct transfers with the Green and Pink Lines and significantly improve public transport in the IT Hub of India.
Yellow Line Metro Opening Date: August 10, 2025
Yellow Line Metro Bangalore: Safety Evaluations And Delays
It was in July 2025 that the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety conducted safety evaluations of the Yellow Line of Namma Metro. From July 22 to July 25, the Commissioner covered safety evaluations on approximately 18.82 km of the route. This evaluation focused on the condition of the tracks, safety of elevated sections, and operational standards for all stations.
Despite passing the safety evaluations and the inauguration date inching closer, the Yellow Line has faced significant delays and operational issues during its construction. The line, which began construction in 2017, is now set to be operational after almost 8 years.
PM Narendra Modi To Launch The 15,000 Crore Phase 3
During the inauguration, PM Narendra Modi will not only inaugurate the Yellow Line but also launch the INR 15,611 crore Phase-3 expansion project also called the Orange Line. This new line will further expand the city’s metro network by 44 more kilometers and include two lines and 31 stations. Phase 3 will serve the area of Magadi Road and the western portion of the Outer Ring Road.
Bangalore MP Tejasvi Surya expressed his gratitude towards PM Narendra Modi for inaugurating the Yellow Line, calling the occasion a “landmark moment for Bengaluru South”. He further stated that he is grateful to PM Modi for investing close to INR 20,000 crore in the metro infrastructure in Bangalore.
Bangalore Metro Information At A Glance
The Bangalore Metro will see its third line in operation after PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the Yellow Line. Plus, he’ll also lay the foundation for the construction of Phase 3 that will see the Orange Line shaping up in the city. Here’s a quick overview of the Bangalore Metro for your reference:
- Owned by: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (formed under a partnership by the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India)
- Popularly known as: Namma Metro
- City: Bangalore
- Number of Operational Lines: 2 – Green and Purple
- Headquarters: BMTC Complex, Shanthinagar
- Green Line: 33.46 km long from Madavara to Silk Institute
- Purple Line: 43.49 km long from Whitefield to Challaghatta
- Interchange station: Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic
- Lines under construction: Green, Pink, Orange, and Blue lines
- Weekday timings of operation: 5 AM to 11 PM
- Second/fourth Saturday or public holiday timings of operation: 6 AM to 10:30 PM
- Sunday timings of operation: 7 AM to 11 PM
Summing Up
With the Yellow Line Bangalore launch date inching closer, commuters in the IT Hub of India will see their daily commute becoming faster, efficient, and more comfortable. The Yellow Line, which is 19.15 km long, will connect major residential and commercial areas, as well as help reduce traffic congestion on the streets of Bangalore. And with the launch of the Phase 3 construction by the hands of PM Narendra Modi, public transport in Bangalore is set to touch newer milestones!
