The Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line, spanning 19.143 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, is a significant addition to the city’s metro network, aimed at easing connectivity to South Bengaluru’s tech hubs.
Here’s a detailed overview based on available information:Key Details of the Yellow LineRoute and Stations: The line covers 16 stations: RV Road, Ragigudda, Jayadeva Hospital (interchange with Pink Line), BTM Layout, Central Silk Board (interchange with Blue Line), Bommanahalli, Hongasandra, Kudlu Gate, Singasandra, Hosa Road, Beratena Agrahara, Electronic City, Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara, Huskur Road, Hebbagodi, and Bommasandra. It connects residential and IT-centric areas like Electronics City and Bommasandra Industrial Area.
Fare Structure: The fare for the full 19-km journey from RV Road to Bommasandra is approximately Rs 60.
Minimum fare starts at Rs 10 for shorter trips, such as RV Road to Jayadeva Hospital.
Incremental fares: Rs 15 for RV Road to BTM Layout, Rs 30 to Central Silk Board, Rs 45 to Electronic City, and Rs 60 to Bommasandra.TIMEX Classics Analog Watch for Men with Round Dial & Water Resistant Man's Wrist Watches
Transfers to Purple or Green Lines cap at Rs 90 for the longest possible journey across the network.
Discounts: 5% off for smart card users; an additional 10% during off-peak hours (start of service to 8 AM, 12 PM to 4 PM, and 9 PM to closing on weekdays).
Operations: Commercial services are slated to begin on August 11, 2025, after an inauguration by PM Narendra Modi on August 10, 2025.
Initially, three driverless trains will operate at a 25-minute frequency, with plans to scale up to 15 trains and a 5-minute frequency by December 2025 as more coaches arrive.
The line uses six-coach driverless trains manufactured by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co. Ltd. under the Make in India initiative, with a capacity of 2,144 passengers per train.
Daily ridership is projected to reach 4.5 lakh by 2031 and 7.4 lakh by 2041.
Economic and Social Impact Cost and Funding: The project is funded by a mix of state and central government contributions, loans from agencies like JICA, and private investments. The exact cost escalation due to delays isn’t fully detailed in recent reports.
Ridership Boost: The Yellow Line is expected to significantly increase Bengaluru Metro’s daily ridership, currently at 8.26 lakh as of January 2025, by catering to IT professionals and residents in South Bengaluru.
Urban Development: Improved connectivity to Electronics City and Bommasandra is likely to spur real estate growth and economic activity in the region