- By Aditya Jha
- Thu, 15 May 2025 04:14 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Namma Metro Update: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials on Wednesday reportedly stated that the operation on the much-awaited Yellow Line is expected to start partially in June. It stated that the metro trains are likely to stop only at the major stations, adding that the operation at every station will commence after a few months. The announcement is likely to disappoint commuters from many key regions, as the metro line was expected to benefit thousands of IT employees and other usual commuters.
Operation Will Start Partailly In June
The 19.15-km-long Yellow Line connects RV Road with Bommasandra and is likely to provide relief to the commuters by cutting the travel time significantly and reducing the traffic congestion. While the construction work of the metro line was completely within the deadline, the operation got delayed due to the late arrival of driverless trains. The BMRCL officials stated that the operation on the Yellow Line will commence with only three trains, adding that the trains will only stop at some major stops to maintain the frequency and crowd.
“In the initial phase, apart from the terminal stations R.V. Road and Bommasandra, only five key stations will be operational. With just three trains, we can manage one every half-hour. As we receive more train sets, we plan to increase frequency and progressively open more stations along the route,” a senior BMRCL official was quoted as saying by The Hindu.
Third Set Of Train Arrived In Bengaluru
Earlier on May 13, the much-awaited third train set arrived at Hebbagodi depot from West Bengal. The officials stated that all six coaches have been unloaded by the authority and the testing work is expected to begin by May 15, reported The Hindu. Earlier on Monday, a social media user expressed his frustration on the social media platforms by humorously stating the Yellow Line needs a mention from US President Donald Trump to escalate the process.
