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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on Sunday, marking a major expansion of the city’s mass transit system. The 19-km corridor from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra under Phase-2 will link residential neighbourhoods, industrial hubs, and tech parks in the southern belt. Here’s a detailed look at the key highlights.

10 key things to know about the metro and its launch

1. Route length and stationsThe Yellow Line will cover a route length of over 19 km and 16 stations. It will connect RV Road (Ragigudda) in south-central Bengaluru to Bommasandra, improving accessibility for thousands of daily commuters.With the latest addition, the operational length of Namma Metro will cross 96 km. This will make Bengaluru’s metro the second-longest operational network in India after Delhi Metro.2. Areas servedThe corridor links key residential zones like BTM Layout, HSR Layout, and Bommanahalli with industrial and tech clusters such as Electronic City and Bommasandra. It also connects to educational institutions and healthcare centres along the route.3. 16 stations on the line(North to South):

4. Phase-3 foundation stoneAlongside the Yellow Line launch, the PM will lay the foundation stone for Phase-3 — a 44 km expansion with 31 elevated stations, costing over Rs 15,610 crore. This phase is designed to cater to the city’s growing population and traffic demands.5. Project costThe line has been developed at a cost of around Rs 7,160 crore, as part of the Phase-2 expansion of the metro network. It includes elevated stretches, modern station designs, and integrated facilities for last-mile connectivity.6. First ride by PMPM Modi will travel from Ragigudda station to Infosys Foundation–Konappana Agrahara station. He will be joined by Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, MPs, and other dignitaries.7. Public operations start dateRegular commercial services will begin from 5 am on Monday, August 11, ensuring minimal gap between inauguration and public use.8. Train frequencyInitially, three trainsets will operate on the line, with a frequency of one train every 25 minutes. BMRCL plans to scale up frequency as ridership grows.9. BMRCL operation and maintenanceThe Yellow Line will be operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture between the Government of India and Government of Karnataka, ensuring uniform standards across the network.10. What next?Phase II of the Bengaluru Metro is planned at a sanctioned cost of Rs 35,055 crore and will include extensions of the Green, Purple, Blue, and Yellow lines. Phase III, spanning 44 km at a cost of Rs 15,611 crore, will have its foundation stone laid during the Yellow Line inauguration.