Bangalore's Namma Metro is a modern rapid-transit system that makes getting around the city easy and fast. This guide covers the current network, lines under construction, station lists, maps, timings, fares, monthly passes, and the very latest news from April–May 2025.

1. Quick Network Snapshot

1. Operational Lines: Purple Line (Challaghatta ↔ Whitefield), Green Line (Silk Institute ↔ Madavara)
2. Ready Soon: Yellow Line (RV Road ↔ Bommasandra), expected April 2025
3. Under Construction: Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara ↔ Nagawara), Blue Line (Central Silk Board ↔ KIA Airport)
4. Total Stations (Operational): 68 (59 elevated, 8 underground, 1 at-grade)
5. Network Length: 76.95 km operational; 95.12 km under construction
6. Service Hours: Daily 05:00–24:00, trains every 3–15 minutes

2. Station List & Map

• PDF Station List: Download on the BMRCL site under "Schematic Route Map."
• Interactive Map: https://english.bmrc.co.in/schematic-route-map/

Key hubs include Majestic, MG Road, Yelahanka, Peenya, Jayanagar, and soon Electronic City on the Yellow Line.

3. Fares & Passes

Ticket Type	Price (₹)	Notes
Single Journey	10 – 60	Distance-based
1-Day Pass	200 – 400	Unlimited BMTC + Metro travel
Monthly Pass	1,000 – 3,000	5% discount on smart cards
Student/Group	Varies*	20% off for students; 15% for BMTC

Smart cards (₹50–3,000) get 5% off each trip.

4. Expansion & Delays

1. Pink Line: Originally due 2020; now likely by Dec 2026.
2. Blue Line Phase 2a: Opening June–Sept 2025; Phase 2B pushed to early 2027.
3. Yellow Line:
1. Train Sets: 3rd set due mid-May; operations planned with three trains.
2. Inspection: Safety checks by May-end; full service by June 2025.

5. New Red Line Announcement

1. Route: Hebbal (North Bengaluru) ↔ Sarjapur (Southeast)
2. Length: 36.59 km (14.45 km underground + 22.14 km elevated)
3. Stations: 28
4. Cost: ₹28,405 crore
5. Land Acquisition: 161.65 acres (₹8,080 crore for acquisition; ₹1,224 crore for private land)
6. Work Start: Within 1 year, DPR approved

6. Latest Updates (April – May 2025)

1. Record Ridership: On April 17, Namma Metro saw 9,08,153 boardings—the second-highest ever. Purple Line carried 4,35,516 passengers; Green Line 2,85,240; Majestic interchange 1,87,397. Ridership began recovering after the February fare hike.
2. Service Disruption: On April 15, a track defect halted trains between 3:28 pm and 4:05 pm. Normal service resumed within 37 minutes, with BMRCL citing maintenance checks.
3. Safety Crackdown: On April 28, a commuter was fined ₹500 for eating on the train—part of BMRCL's new ban on food, drinks, and gutka to keep stations clean.
4. Yellow Line Coaches: May 1 update—Titagarh Rail dispatched the third train set of cars; all six coaches are expected by May 15. BMRCL MD Maheshwar Rao confirmed CMRS inspection by early May for a mid-May launch with three trains.
5. Tragic Accident: On April 14, a 35-year-old auto driver, Khasim Saab, was killed when an under-construction metro girder fell on his autorickshaw near Kogilu Cross. Witnesses say the trailer's load was insecure; BMRCL pledged compensation to his family.

7. Why This Matters

1. Better Planning: Knowing phases, lines, and station details helps you choose the fastest routes.
2. Safety & Cleanliness: Stricter rules and quick maintenance keep travel smooth and hygienic.
3. Growing Network: New lines (Yellow, Pink, Blue, Red) will weave more of Bangalore into the metro grid.
4. Record Demand: High ridership shows public confidence—keeping pace with expansion is key.

Stay tuned as Namma Metro grows—new lines, more trains, and better service are just around the corner!

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