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Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line: Inauguration by PM Modi on THIS date – Map, route, stations, fare, timing details

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Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro on Sunday, August 10, according to an announcement from the Office of Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Saturday, August 2. The PM will also lay the foundation stone for 44.65 km Phase 3 of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro at the cost of Rs 15,611 crore, giving a major boost to the public transport network of the Silicon City. Taking to X, Office of Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs said, “I am pleased to announce that the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has kindly agreed to inaugurate 19.15 km Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra of Bangaluru metro with 16 stations at the cost of Rs 5,056.99 Cr and lay the foundation stone of 44.65 km of Bangalore phase-3 at the cost of Rs 15,611 Crore on 10th August 2025.” On Sunday, BJP leader Tejasvi Surya also confirmed that PM Modi will inaugurate the Yellow Line Metro Rail in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 10. In a post on X, the Bengaluru South MP said, ‘PM Sri @narendramodi Ji will inaugurate the all important Yellow Line metro on August 10. On behalf of all people of Bengaluru, I thank PM for always prioritising infrastructure development of our city." Namma Metro’s yellow line is expected to benefit nearly eight lakh commuters and ease traffic congestion in key areas, including the notorious Silk Board junction. According to Surya, pubic transport is the only long-term solution to Bengaluru's traffic woes. With the August 10 inauguration, the Metro project would meet the August 15 deadline. He credited the timely launch to Modi's personal push to ensure that the line is open to public without any further delay.Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line MAP Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line RouteThe construction of the Bengaluru Namma Metro’s yellow line started in 2017, with the line set to be extended from R.V. Road in Basavanagudi all the way up to Bommasandra in the south. The Namma Metro yellow line will connect major commercial hubs like Lalbagh, Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, HSR Layout, and Electronic City. The line will improve connectivity for commuters working at tech giants such as Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, whose offices are located along the route. The Yellow Line will also provide better access to industrial areas around Bommasandra.Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line: Fare Maximum Fare: Rs 90Minimum Fare: Rs 10Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line Stations Here's the list of stations of the yellow line of Namma Metro - Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (Interchange Station)Ragigudda Jayadeva Hospital (It will be a future interchange with the Pink Line BTM Layout)Jayadeva Hospital (Interchange Station)BTM LayoutCentral Silk Board (Interchange Station)BommanahalliHongasandraKudlu GateSingasandraHosa RoadBeratena AgraharaKonappana AgraharaElectronic CityHuskuru RoadHebbagodiBommasandraNamma Metro Yellow Line Timing The Namma Metro Yellow Line will run daily from 5 AM to 11 PM. The train frequency will vary depending on the time of day:During peak hours, trains will arrive every 4-6 minutes.During non-peak hours, the waiting time will be longer, at 10-15 minutes. On weekends and public holidays, operating hours may change. It is recommended that passengers check the official channels of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the most current information. Additionally, the operating hours may be extended as the metro network expands in the future.