After a long wait, the bustling city of Bengaluru is all set to welcome the AI-powered driverless Namma Metro Yellow Line in the city. Seen as a transformative addition to the city’s urban transport network, Namma Metro Yellow Line is scheduled to be launched in late January 2025. Spanning 19.15 km, the metro line will feature advanced technology for signaling, traction and brake systems. With proper safety inspection scheduled, the metro will enhance commuting efficiency.
This project is constructed with a budget of ₹5,745 crores and is expected to improve access to the key areas like Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Silk Board Junction, and Electronics City. This would also make travel across the southern industrial and residential zones of Bengaluru more efficient.
One of the highlights of this metro line is the Jayadeva Hospital station as it is set to be India’s tallest metro station at a height of 39 meters. As per the plan, this is a six-level marvel which will act as an interchange hub for the Yellow and Pink Lines. Further, it would ensure a seamless travel experience for passengers by offering an underpass, road, flyover, concourse, and platforms.
While initially, three trains will be operated on the Yellow Line at 30-minute intervals, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is planning to expand it to 36 trains in near future, including 15 six-coach sets, by August 2025.
