Namma Metro, also known as Bengaluru Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bengaluru, the capital city of the state of Karnataka, India. It is the second-longest operational metro network in India with an operational length of 76.95 kilometers, behind Delhi Metro. Upon its inauguration in 2011, it became the first underground metro system in South India. Namma Metro has a mix of underground, at grade, and elevated stations. Out of the 68 operational metro stations of Namma Metro as of November 2024, there are 59 elevated stations, eight underground stations and one at-grade station. The system runs on standard-gauge tracks.
Green Line of Namma Metro was built along with the Purple Line during the first phase of construction of the metro rail system for the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The 30.5 km (19.0 mi) line connects Madavara in the northwest to Silk Institute in the south. The line connects the north western cities of Bangalore such as Madavara, Jalahalli, Peenya, Yeshwanthpur, Rajajinagar, Malleshwaram with the central hub of Majestic and the southern residential areas of Bangalore such as Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, Banashankari, Konanakunte Cross, Thalaghattapura along Kanakapura Road. Green Line is mostly elevated, with 26 elevated and 3 underground stations. The Line passes through Majestic station which is an interchange station between Green and Purple Lines.
The Purple Line is a part of the Namma Metro rail system for the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. As of 2023, the line is 43.49 km (27.02 mi) long and spans 37 stations from Challaghatta in the southwest to Whitefield (Kadugodi) to the east. The Purple Line is mostly elevated, with 31 elevated stations, 5 underground stations and 1 at-grade station. The Line passes through many prime activity centers of the city including Whitefield, Krishnarajapura, MG Road, Vidhana Soudha, Vijayanagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Kengeri. Majestic station, is an interchange station between Purple and Green Lines. Phase I of the Purple Line was the first underground metro section in South India.
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road is an elevated interchange metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line and the East-West corridor of the upcoming Yellow Line of Namma Metro serving the 5th and 8th Block of Jayanagar area of Bangalore, India. It was opened to the public on 18 June 2017.
The Red Line or Hebbal-Sarjapura Line is a proposed metro rail line that will become part of Namma Metro's network in the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Phase-3A of Namma Metro has been planned to become operational around the year 2030.
Krishnarajapura is an important elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line as well as the South-North corridor of the upcoming Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This will be an upcoming interchange metro station after Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Stn., Majestic having interchange with Purple and Green Lines. Around this station, holds the main KR Puram Railway station followed by some locations like KR Pura Hanging Bridge leading towards Hoskote, Tin Factory, ITI General Hospital and many more. This station under Blue Line is planned to be operational around the year 2026 (TBC).
Hopefarm Channasandra is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India, which serves the main Channasandra neighbourhood area. This station is situated near the Kadugodi metro depot, Prestige Park View apartment, few shopping centres and many more.
Kadugodi Tree Park is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India which serves the suburban area of Kadugodi. The Kadugudi Tree Park and some IT Companies are in close proximity to this station.
Pattandur Agrahara is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. The Vivanta Bengaluru Hotel and some locations like ITPL, Ascendes Park Square Mall, Alfred Herbert India Ltd. and many more, are situated near this station.
Nallurhalli is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This station is located near the GE Healthcare centre, CWC CFS Container Services, Flipkart ITPL Hub and many more.
Kundalahalli is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. SAP Labs India and some other locations like Fortune Select Trinity Hotel, Ginger Bangalore and many more, are in close proximityto this station.
Seetharamapalya is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This station is located near IFB Automotive Pvt. Ltd., Fairfield by Marriott Hotel, IFB Industries and many more.
Hoodi is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India which holds the main Hoodi neighbourhood area. The station is located near SR Enterprises, Skylark Esta Apt Complex, MacPro Technologies and many more.
Garudacharpalya is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. Around this station holds the Brigade Metropolis followed by some locations like Godrej United, Decathlon Whitefield, Airbus Group India Pvt. Ltd. and many more.
Singayyanapalya is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This station is located near the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Phoenix Marketcity, VR Bengaluru, Exxonmobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd., DTDC office and many more.
Challaghatta is the elevated western terminal metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in the Bengaluru border, India. It is on a 2.05 km extension from Kengeri metro station. Alongside the station passes the main Bengaluru - Mysuru NH 275 Expressway which leads towards the cities of Mysore and Mangalore. Trial runs on the new Kengeri - Challaghatta section of the line commenced on 29 July 2023. The station was opened and scheduled services commenced on 9 October 2023. No inauguration ceremony was held, but the new section of line was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 20 October 2023.
Madavara is the elevated northern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. Around this metro station holds the main Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, an important Exhibition Centre for conducting different exhibition events, conferences from all over the world.
Manjunath Nagar is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. Around this metro station holds the main Bengaluru-Nelamangala Expressway (NH-75) leading towards the suburb of Nelamangala in Karnataka.
The Orange Line or ORR-West Line is an upcoming metro line serving Bangalore as part of the Namma Metro network in the city. This metro line will serve the industrial areas, manufacturing units, educational institutions, providing connectivity to the southern part of the city, thereby improving last-mile connectivity to commercial centres, industrial hubs, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. The line was approved by the Union Cabinet on August 17th, 2024 and is scheduled for completion in 2029.
Sri Sathya Sai Hospital is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. The station is situated near the main Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Makino India Pvt. Ltd., Gopalan Golden Axis and many more.
