Bangalore Metro, locally known as Namma Metro (meaning ‘Our Metro’ in Kannada), serves the city of Bangalore, the IT capital of India. Currently, only Phase 1 of the system is operational, whereas Phase 2 is under construction and Phase 3 under deliberation. The network is spread across 42.3 km and consists of 40 stations. Daily, over 4 lakh (400,000) people use the metro. Electricity is supplied to the trains via third rail, which carries a direct current of 750 Volts. The trains run at a frequency of 5–15 minutes at speeds of just under 80km/h. On the systems, trains (consisting of 3 or 6 coaches) travel on the ground, as well as above and under it.
Bangalore Metro Quick Info
- Owner: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (formed under partnership by Government of Karnataka and Government of India)
- Serving Cities: Bangalore only
- Number of Lines: 2 (interchange at Majestic)
- Headquarters: BMTC Complex, Shanthinagar
- Operations Started in: 2011
- Daily Timings: 5:00 am to 11:25 pm (Mon–Sat); 7:00 am to 11:25 pm (Sun)
- Fare: ₹ 10–45
Bangalore Metro Lines
| Metro Line | Length (Km) | Stations | Starting Point – End Point |
| Purple | 18.2 | 17 | Baiyappanahalli – Mysore Road |
| Green | 24.2 | 24 | Nagasandra – Yelachenahalli |
Bangalore Metro Lesser-Known Facts
- First metro in the southern part of India to have an underground section
- Rainwater is harvested at several points along the two lines, and it is then treated and supplied as potable water
- Smart card offer a 15% discount on the normal token fare
- The system uses 1435 mm (standard gauge) tracks
- Phase 2 to be completed by 2022 and provide connectivity to Electronic City
Bangalore Metro Route Map
