The Karnataka Cabinet approved a revised budget for Metro Phase-2, increasing the cost by ₹9,729.9 crore to ₹40,425 crore. This covers cost escalations in civil works and land acquisition. Phase-2 now extends to 75 km, with Purple and Green line extensions operational and the Yellow Line nearing completion.
BMRCL Progress Report: March–May 2025
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has reported major progress in its infrastructure and urban mobility initiatives during March–May 2025. The Karnataka Cabinet approved a revised budget for Metro Phase-2, increasing the cost by ₹9,729.9 crore to ₹40,425 crore. This covers cost escalations in civil works and land acquisition. Phase-2 now extends to 75 km, with Purple and Green line extensions operational and the Yellow Line nearing completion.
Yellow Line Update: The much-anticipated Yellow Line (RV Road–Bommasandra, 18.82 km) is on track for commissioning by July 2025. BMRCL has received its third train set from Kolkata in June, with assembly and static testing underway. Dynamic testing and statutory inspections by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety are scheduled. Full-scale operations are expected to begin between August and September 2025. The corridor will significantly ease congestion between key industrial and residential zones.
In further developments, the Central Government sanctioned 45 km of Phase-3 and is reviewing a proposal for Phase-3A (37 km). DDC contracts for Phase-3 have been awarded, covering a 44.65 km network with 31 stations, targeted for completion by 2029.
Public-private partnerships are driving growth. Embassy Office Parks is funding the ₹100 crore Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station under Phase-2A. BMRCL also placed orders for seven additional train sets from BEML to support Phases 2, 2A, and 2B.
Sustainability initiatives include compost-based gardens on metro medians, developed with Pelican Kenterra and Wipro Foundation. The STAMP behavioural challenge was launched to promote public transport among commuters using tech-driven nudges.
BMRCL continues enhancing commuter safety with AI-based CCTV surveillance and mock counter-terrorism drills. Additionally, 10 self-service ticket vending machines were installed at Baiyappanahalli Station, reducing queues and enabling digital ticketing.
Infrastructure upgrades include plans for a ₹50 crore pedestrian skywalk at Banashankari and LED lighting of metro pillars at major junctions. Operationally, BMRCL recorded over 9 lakh passengers in a single day in April and achieved 94.3% physical progress in Phase-2 works, with near-total land acquisition.
Yellow Line Update: The much-anticipated Yellow Line (RV Road–Bommasandra, 18.82 km) is on track for commissioning by July 2025. BMRCL has received its third train set from Kolkata in June, with assembly and static testing underway. Dynamic testing and statutory inspections by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety are scheduled. Full-scale operations are expected to begin between August and September 2025. The corridor will significantly ease congestion between key industrial and residential zones.
In further developments, the Central Government sanctioned 45 km of Phase-3 and is reviewing a proposal for Phase-3A (37 km). DDC contracts for Phase-3 have been awarded, covering a 44.65 km network with 31 stations, targeted for completion by 2029.
Public-private partnerships are driving growth. Embassy Office Parks is funding the ₹100 crore Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station under Phase-2A. BMRCL also placed orders for seven additional train sets from BEML to support Phases 2, 2A, and 2B.
Sustainability initiatives include compost-based gardens on metro medians, developed with Pelican Kenterra and Wipro Foundation. The STAMP behavioural challenge was launched to promote public transport among commuters using tech-driven nudges.
BMRCL continues enhancing commuter safety with AI-based CCTV surveillance and mock counter-terrorism drills. Additionally, 10 self-service ticket vending machines were installed at Baiyappanahalli Station, reducing queues and enabling digital ticketing.
Infrastructure upgrades include plans for a ₹50 crore pedestrian skywalk at Banashankari and LED lighting of metro pillars at major junctions. Operationally, BMRCL recorded over 9 lakh passengers in a single day in April and achieved 94.3% physical progress in Phase-2 works, with near-total land acquisition.
