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After 7 Years, Bengaluru Gets Its Most Awaited Metro Line | Front Page

Bengaluru’s most anticipated metro development is finally here as the Yellow Line is set to open after seven years of delays, missed deadlines, and contractor hurdles. Linking R.V. Road to Bommasandra, this 19.15-kilometre stretch connects critical hubs like BTM Layout, Silk Board, and Electronics City to the city’s metro network, aiming to ease the notorious Hosur Road traffic and transform daily commutes for thousands of tech professionals and commuters in South Bengaluru. The line, launched by Prime Minister Modi with a high-profile inauguration, is more than just an upgrade to public transportation—it ushers in a new phase for Bengaluru’s infrastructure growth. However, the celebrations come with a caveat: service begins with just three driverless trains running at 25-minute intervals, a temporary situation caused by procurement delays and disruptions following changes in train suppliers. Full capacity with fifteen trains is expected next year, which should boost daily ridership from an initial 25,000 to over 200,000 passengers and raise daily revenue for BMRCL to around INR 60 lakh when fully operational. This opening also marks the laying of the foundation for Metro Phase 3, the Orange Line, set to add another 44.65 kilometres to the network and benefit millions across South Bengaluru. For residents and daily commuters, the Yellow Line is not just another metro addition—it’s a long-awaited lifeline that promises to redraw the city’s mobility map and uplift the tech corridor’s quality of life. Share your thoughts below on whether the wait was worth it and how this change might transform your Bengaluru experience. Stay tuned to AIM for more updates on the city’s evolving urban landscape.