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.
The Bengaluru High-Speed Rail Link (BHSRL) was a proposed high-speed railway to connect Bengaluru's city centre with the Kempegowda International Airport at Devanahalli. The rail line was to have run along the eastern side of National Highway 44, and cover a distance of 33 kilometres from MG Road to the airport. The project cost was estimated to be ₹57.67 billion (US$670 million).
The Pink Line of Namma Metro is under construction and will form part of the metro rail network for the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The 21.25 km (13.20 mi) line connects Kalena Agrahara station on Bannerghatta Road in the south with Nagawara station on Outer Ring Road in the north. The Pink Line is mostly underground but also has a 6.98 km (4.34 mi) elevated section and a 0.48 km (0.30 mi) at-grade (surface) section. There are 18 stations on the line, including 12 underground and 6 elevated ones. Pink Line will have an interchange with the Purple Line at MG Road station. It will also have interchanges with the Yellow line at Jayadeva Hospital station and with the Blue Line at Nagawara. Both these lines are under construction.
The Yellow Line of Namma Metro is a nearly-completed part of the metro rail network of Bengaluru, India. The 18.82 km (11.69 mi)-long line connects R.V. Road with Bommasandra, and is fully elevated with 16 stations. R.V. Road station is the terminal station within the city, with an interchange with the Green Line. Jayadeva Hospital station will serve as another elevated interchange station with the Pink Line, which is under construction. Upon its opening, Jayadeva Hospital station will emerge as the tallest and largest metro station in Bengaluru, with five levels of transport, including the metro lines. Central Silk Board station will be another interchange, between the Yellow and Blue Lines. The other end of the Yellow Line will terminate at Bommasandra.
The Blue Line or ORR-Airport Metro Line is part of the Namma Metro rail network for the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It consists of two sections - Phase-2A and Phase-2B. Construction of Phase-2A began in August 2021. Construction of Phase-2B began in February 2022. The 58.19 km line connects Central Silk Board with the Kempegowda International Airport. The Line is mostly elevated but also has an at-grade (surface) section close to the Airport and 2 short underground sections where it passes the Jakkur Aerodrome and Yelahanka AFB. There are 30 stations on the line of which the two station/s at the Airport may be at surface level or underground. Blue Line will have interchanges with the Yellow Line at Central Silk Board, Purple Line at KR Pura, Pink Line at Nagawara and with the future /proposed Orange Line at Hebbal.
Jayadeva Hospital is an upcoming double-elevated interchange metro station on the North-South corridor of the Yellow Line and Pink Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This metro station will be the first multi-elevated interchange metro station in the Namma Metro network. This metro station is named after the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research which is located nearby and serves MICO Layout (BTM), Gurappanapalya, Jayanagar and JP Nagar 3rd Phase.
Central Silk Board is an important, upcoming elevated interchange metro station on the north-south corridor of the Yellow Line and Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This metro station serves the Central Silk Board area.
JP Nagar 4th Phase is an upcoming elevated interchange metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line and the ORR-West corridor of the Orange Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This station is located near the popular Vega City Mall and serves the residential areas of BTM Layout and JP Nagar 3rd & 4th Phase. This metro station will also act as the terminal station of the proposed Orange Line under Namma Metro Phase 3.
Shivaji Nagara is an upcoming important underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This metro station will consist of the main Shivajinagar neighbourhood having the main Shivajinagara Bus Terminus leading towards many prime locations like Kempegowda (Majestic) Bus Station, Bagalur, Yelahanka and Hebbal. This also includes other prime locations such as Commercial Street, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka State Cricket Association and St. Mary's Basilica. Cubbon Park will be the alternative metro station coming under Purple Line.
Kadugundanahalli is an upcoming underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This metro station will consist of the main Arabic College followed by other prime neighbouring suburban areas like Venkateshpuram, Nagavara, Hennur and Rashad Nagar.
Nagawara is an upcoming important underground northern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line and upcoming elevated metro station on the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This metro station will be an interchange metro station between Pink Line and Blue Line.
Marathahalli is an important upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This metro station serves mainly the Marathahalli suburban area and als WeWork, a coworking space company in South Bengaluru and the main Marathahalli Bridge that connects Kundalahalli area and HAL Aerospace Museum along with the Outer Ring Road which leads towards Hebbal in the north and Silk Board in the south. This metro station is slated to become operational around June 2026.
Kasturi Nagar is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. It is located in the main Kasturinagar area consisting of residential buildings, followed by the main Channasandra railway station, RTO Office (Kasturinagar), Steel Authority of India (SAIL) (Kasturinagar) and Banasawadi Police Station. This metro station is slated to become operational around June 2026.
Shankar Nag Metro Station (Horamavu) is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. Around this metro stations holds the main Horamavu suburban area which is adjacent to Banaswadi, Kalkere and Ramamurthy Nagar, followed by some prime furniture locations like Royaloak Furnitures, Cauvery Furnitures, Damro Furnitures and the famous Horamavu Bridge leading towards Kalkere and Dodda Banaswadi areas. This metro station is slated to become operational around June 2026.
Kalyan Nagar is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. Around this metro station holds the main Kalyan Nagar BMTC Bus Depot cum Bus Stop followed by many prime Jewellery retail stores like Lalitha Jewellery, Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Jos Alukkas and neighbouring Kammanahalli, Hennur and Chelekkere suburban areas. This metro station is slated to become operational around June 2026.
Yelahanka is an upcoming important elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This metro station will serve the main Yelahanka suburban area, which contains Yelahanka Junction, along with its Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka Lake and Yelahanka Air Force Station. It also includes many residential areas such as SOBHA Palm Court Apartments, Park View Apartments and SLV Nest Apartments.
Hebbala is an upcoming elevated metro station on the north–south corridor of the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This is a prime location for its neighbouring areas like Hebbal and Kempapura. This metro station is slated to become operational around June 2026.. This metro station will have 6 platforms totally, for being an interchange of 3 lines - Blue Line, Orange Line and Red Line.
