Bengaluru Metro Expansion: Yellow Line To Open By May 2025, Driverless Train Operations In The Pipeline

In a significant boost to Bengaluru’s urban mobility, the much-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is set to become operational by May 2025, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar announced during a recent state assembly session.

Responding to a query by Bommanahalli MLA M Satish Reddy, Shivakumar confirmed that the 19.1 kilometre corridor, with 16 stations, would improve access between southern Bengaluru and Electronics City, a major IT and commercial hub, Hindustan Times reported.

The Yellow Line is expected to ease traffic congestion on several overburdened routes, particularly around the Central Silk Board junction, infamous for daily bottlenecks.

In a parallel update, the Minister shared progress on the Pink Line, which will stretch 21.2 kilometres from Kalena Agrahara (Gottigere) to Nagawara. This includes a 7.5 kilometre elevated section and a 13.7 kilometre underground stretch.

According to Shivakumar, the elevated portion—running from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere (Swagath Cross)—will be ready for public use by December 2025, while the underground line is targeted for completion by December 2026.

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) recently inspected the prototype.

Pending approvals from the Railway Ministry, these trains are poised to mark a new era in the city’s metro operations.

Once cleared, the driverless system is expected to bring greater efficiency and convenience to commuters.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) plans to expand its driverless fleet in the near future, aiming to modernise public transport in India’s tech capital.

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