On August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru, where he praised the city’s unique blend of philosophical depth and technological prowess. Speaking at an event at KSR Railway Station, he inaugurated the Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line, laid the foundation stone for the third phase of the metro project, and flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains (Bengaluru-Belagavi, Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur-Pune).
Modi emphasized the critical role of urban planning and infrastructure in the 21st century, stating that Bengaluru must be prepared to meet future needs through modern transport systems like the metro and Vande Bharat trains.“Bengaluru’s people have philosophy in their soul and technology in their actions, making this city truly unique,” Modi remarked.
He highlighted Bengaluru’s dual identity as India’s tech hub and a symbol of cultural and philosophical richness. The Yellow Line, spanning 19.15 km from RV Road to Bommasandra with 16 stations, was built at a cost of ₹7,160 crore and is expected to serve over 8 lakh passengers daily.
It will ease traffic congestion in busy corridors like Hosur Road, Silk Board Junction, and Electronic City.During the visit, Modi traveled by metro from Ragigudda to Electronic City, joined by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
The metro was driven by women loco pilot Vinutha, symbolizing women’s empowerment. The journey was marked by warm interactions, with Modi, Siddaramaiah, and Shivakumar engaging in light-hearted conversation, creating a rare moment of camaraderie.The third phase of the metro, covering 44 km with 31 elevated stations, will further strengthen Bengaluru’s transport network.
The Vande Bharat trains aim to enhance India’s rail connectivity with speed and modernity. Modi stressed that these projects lay a robust foundation for Bengaluru’s future growth. Over 10,000 police personnel ensured security, and traffic restrictions were enforced on key routes like Marenahalli Road, Hosur Road, and parts of Electronic City from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM to manage congestion.