The much-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is finally set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 10, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in Bengaluru’s urban transport journey, promising to revolutionize connectivity across the city’s bustling IT corridor.
Why the Yellow Line Matters
Once operational, the Yellow Line will seamlessly connect Electronics City, one of India’s largest IT hubs, with the rest of the Namma Metro network. Thousands of daily commuters battling heavy traffic will benefit from faster, cleaner, and more reliable transit.
Timeline of Delays
Though originally slated for completion in 2020, the Yellow Line has seen several delays due to:
- Civil work and track laying taking longer than expected.
- Train coach shortages due to delays from the Chinese manufacturer, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen.
- COVID-19 disruptions.
- A lengthy safety testing process.
Despite these setbacks, full completion has finally been achieved.
Coach Manufacturing and Trials
In 2019, CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co. Ltd was awarded the contract to supply 216 coaches, with the first 12 to be built in China and the rest assembled by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) in Bengal.
Key milestones:
- A six-coach prototype arrived from China by February 2024.
- Additional trains arrived from TRSL by August 2024.
- Driverless train testing began earlier this year, with loco pilots on standby.
- A 37-test protocol was conducted over a 3–4 month period to ensure readiness.
Final Safety Approvals
As of mid-2025:
- All 15 CRRC-TRSL trains for the Yellow Line are available.
- The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has granted clearance following successful trial runs.
- BMRCL plans to initially deploy 5–6 trains, scaling up operations as needed.
Yellow Line Metro Stations (16 Stops)
- Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road)
- Raggigudda
- Jayadeva Hospital
- BTM Layout
- Central Silk Board
- Bommanahalli
- Hongasandra
- Kudlu Gate
- Singasandra
- Hosa Road
- Beratena Agrahara
- Electronics City
- Infosys Foundation Konnappana Agrahara
- Huskur Road
- Biocon-Hebbagodi
- Bommasandra
Final Phase Before Opening
Earlier this year, trial runs began on the 12.5 km Bommasandra–Bommanahalli stretch, later extended to the full 19 km line. The final months were dedicated to safety and performance evaluations of the driverless metro trains, positioning Bengaluru to join global cities with advanced metro tech.
The Wait is Over
After years of anticipation and delays, August 10, 2025, will go down as a landmark date in Bengaluru’s transit history. The Yellow Line will not only relieve road congestion but also reshape daily commuting for thousands working in and around Electronics City.
Bengaluru is on track—literally—to a smarter, more connected future.
FAQ’s
When is the Yellow Line expected to become operational?
The Yellow line is expected to be operational by August 10, 2025.
What are the funding sources for Phase II of Namma Metro?
The overall cost of the 72-km Phase II network is Rs 30,695 crore. The project costs are shared, with the State and Central Governments contributing 34% and 20%, respectively, while the remaining funds are obtained through senior term loans.
What is the proposed Yellow Line?
16 metro stations from RV Road to Bommasandra constitute the Yellow Line of Namma
Metro.
Does Bommasandra have a metro?
Bommasandra is the upcoming elevated southern-east terminal metro station on the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro.