The Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line, which connects Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road) to Bommasandra, has been witnessing heavy rush since its launch on August 10, 2025. With only three trainsets currently operating at 25-minute intervals, passengers—especially during peak office hours—have faced long waits and crowding at major stations like Central Silk Board, Electronic City, and RV Road Interchange.
To address these challenges, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced that a fourth Yellow Line trainset will be added by mid-September 2025. Once deployed, it will reduce the waiting time from 25 minutes to 20 minutes, easing the rush and providing smoother rides for lakhs of daily commuters.
Why This Matters for Commuters
Reduced Waiting Time: Shorter intervals mean passengers won’t have to wait as long for trains.
Less Congestion: Additional capacity will help distribute passenger loads, especially at interchange points.
Better Peak-Hour Management: Office-goers traveling towards tech hubs like Electronic City will see significant relief.
Boost to Ridership: Improved convenience is likely to encourage more daily commuters to switch from road to metro, reducing traffic bottlenecks.
Current Challenges on the Yellow Line
Despite being a game-changer, the Yellow Line has faced teething issues:
Lack of seating arrangements at busy stations.
Barricades at RV Road installed to manage crowds of over 30,000–35,000 passengers daily.
Pending ₹450 crore state reimbursement for the Ragigudda–Silk Board double-decker flyover linked to the project.
Looking Ahead
The addition of the fourth trainset is only the beginning. BMRCL has plans to:
Gradually increase train frequency further as more rakes become available.
Enhance station amenities for senior citizens and differently-abled passengers.
Strengthen interchange points with upcoming Pink Line (Jayadeva) and Blue Line (Silk Board) connections.
FAQs
Q: When will the fourth trainset start operations?
By mid-September 2025.
Q: How will it change current metro frequency?
It will reduce intervals from 25 minutes to about 20 minutes.
Q: Which stations face the highest rush?
RV Road, Central Silk Board, and Electronic City are currently the busiest.
Q: Will more trainsets be added later?
Yes, BMRCL plans to add more to meet growing ridership demand.
Published on : 2nd September
Published by : SMITA
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