Bangalore Metro

The Bangalore Metro system is also known as Namma Metro. The Metro has become one of the most favored public transportation modes for daily commuters of Bangalore. Civil construction of Namma Metro had started on 15th April 2007. Its sixth and final section was inaugurated on 17th June 2017 by the President of India.

Presently, the Metro is second only to Delhi Metro in length of the operational network. The 42.3 kilometers long Namma Metro serves 41 stations across Bangalore. It has color coded lines and three types of stations, underground, elevated and at-grade. The government of Karnataka in cooperation with Government of India has formed the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd or BMRCL to operate and regulate the Namma Metro. Read more here.

Bangalore Metro – Routes and Fares

February 15, 2025 by Raggi Mudde

Bangalore Metro is fast becoming the lifeline of commuters in the areas where it is operational. This high-speed and low cost transit medium is a boon for commuters as it offers a safe, reliable, comfortable and fast journey. Of the Namma Metro lines, the Purple and Green Lines are currently operational. The Purple Line, which […]

Bangalore Metro Lines: Complete Information Phase Wise

October 25, 2023 by Priya Radhakrishnan

The Bangalore Metro is a rapid transit system connecting the different parts of Bangalore city. It has a mix of elevated, at grade and underground stations. Of the Bangalore Metro Lines constructed in different phases, the Purple and Green Lines are currently operational; the Yellow, Pink and Blue Lines are under construction, and the Orange […]

Bangalore Metro Parking Fee – The A To Z

August 6, 2018 by madur

Did you know what the Bangalore metro parking fees are? Here is everything you must know about parking fees in Bangalore Metro. For commuters who use the Bangalore metro to get from place to place, having a good parking facility is essential. This is because the cars and bikes used to ferry them from their […]