Which Areas Get Metro Next In Bengaluru? Routes, Stations And Timeline

Which Areas Get Metro Next In Bengaluru? Routes, Stations And Timeline The Blue Line is designed to connect central Bengaluru with Kempegowda International Airport, addressing one of the city’s longest-standing transit gaps. As Bengaluru continues to grow outward with new residential clusters, tech parks and industrial zones, the demand for reliable mass transit has intensified. In response, the city’s metro network is preparing for a major expansion that aims to significantly widen connectivity across Bengaluru over the next 2 years. Authorities now say the Namma Metro network is on track to reach a total length of about 175 km, almost doubling its current operational footprint. The expansion is being led by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which is overseeing the completion of multiple corridors currently under construction while planning the next phase of routes to link key growth areas of the city. Recommended Stories Current Network and Expansion Target At present, the operational length of Namma Metro stands at roughly 96 km, covering parts of north, south, east and central Bengaluru through the Purple and Green lines. With several new corridors and extensions nearing completion, officials aim to add nearly 79 km of new tracks, taking the total network length to around 175 km. The focus of this expansion is not just increasing route length, but ensuring that large residential and employment hubs that currently depend on road transport gain direct metro access. Yellow Line to Connect Tech and Residential Hubs One of the most awaited additions to the network is the Yellow Line, which will connect RV Road in south Bengaluru to Bommasandra in the city’s southeast. This corridor is expected to significantly benefit commuters travelling between areas such as Electronic City, Bommanahalli, Hosa Road and other IT and industrial zones along Hosur Road. Officials have indicated that trial runs on parts of the Yellow Line are expected to begin in 2026, with phased commercial operations likely to follow once safety approvals are completed. Once operational, this line is expected to reduce travel time between Electronic City and central Bengaluru by a substantial margin. Pink Line to Improve East-West Connectivity Another critical corridor nearing completion is the Pink Line, which will run between Kalena Agrahara in the south and Nagawara in the north. This line is expected to connect densely populated neighbourhoods such as JP Nagar, Tavarekere, Dairy Circle, Cantonment area and parts of north Bengaluru. The Pink Line includes underground sections through central Bengaluru, which have faced construction delays in the past. Officials now say sections of this line are expected to be commissioned in phases, with initial stretches likely to open in late 2026, depending on the completion of underground works. Blue Line to Link City with Airport Corridor The Blue Line is designed to connect central Bengaluru with Kempegowda International Airport, addressing one of the city’s longest-standing transit gaps. This corridor will serve areas such as Hebbal, Yelahanka, Jakkur and parts of north Bengaluru before extending towards the airport zone. Authorities have stated that construction on...

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