Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line To Get 6th Train By November End, Waiting Time To Reduce To 12 Min

Bengaluru Namma Metro Update: In a major relief for the commuters of Namma Metro, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has informed that the Yellow Line is set to receive its sixth trainset by the end of November. The authority stated that inclusion of an extra train will reduce the waiting time to 12 minutes, adding that it will provide convenience to thousands of commuters, especially during office hours. The Yellow Line passes through some of the key areas of Bengaluru and connects them with the IT corridor of the city. The operation of the Yellow Line has significantly improved the regional connectivity.

The Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) dispatched the first three coaches of the train on November 17, the Deccan Herald reported, citing BMRCL officials. They added that the remaining three coaches are likely to be dispatched on Wednesday and are set to arrive in the tech city by the last week of November at the Hebbagodi depot. The officials further stated that the coaches will undergo static and mainline tests before inclusion for public use.

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The BMRCL emphasised that the trial works will be conducted at night, adding that the trainset will be available for the commuters by the third or fourth week of December. The authority also stated that the addition of a trainset will reduce the waiting time to 12 to 13 minutes, providing them some relief. Earlier last month, the BMRCL stated that several expansion works will be conducted in the upcoming months to improve the connectivity.

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Earlier on November 4, the BMRCL clarified that the operation on the entire Pink Line will not commence in May 2026. The authority stated that the corridor would open in two phases, adding that the operation on the second phase will begin in December 2026. The clarification from the metro authority came after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed that the operation on the entire much-awaited corridor will begin in May 2026.