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Namma Metro Marks 15 Years of Transforming Urban Mobility in Bengaluru
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News18•20-10-2026, 13:55
Namma Metro Marks 15 Years of Transforming Urban Mobility in Bengaluru
- •Namma Metro has expanded from an initial 6.7-km stretch in 2011 to a vast 96.1-km operational network over 15 years.
- •The Purple Line is the longest operational route at 43.5 km, connecting Whitefield in the east to Challaghatta in the west.
- •The upcoming Blue Line will provide a crucial direct metro connection from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport.
- •Major interchange stations like Majestic and RV Road facilitate seamless transfers between the Purple, Green, and Yellow lines.
- •Continuous expansions, including planned Pink Line sections, aim to further reduce road traffic and enhance sustainable urban mobility in Bengaluru.
Key Questions Answered
Namma Metro began operations on October 20, 2011, with an initial 6.7-km stretch between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road.
The Purple Line is Namma Metro's longest operational line, stretching approximately 43.5 km from Whitefield (Kadugodi) in the east to Challaghatta in the west.
The Blue Line is Bengaluru's long-awaited airport connection designed to link Central Silk Board with Kempegowda International Airport via the Outer Ring Road and northern Bengaluru.
