Namma Metro Route
The Namma Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore in Karnataka, India. Currently Namma Metro network has 65 active stations. Find important and useful information like Namma Metro route, metro lines, service operation timings, first train, last train, route map, fare chart, top attractions near metro station, metro station nearby, news and more.
Operator | Namma Metro Bangalore |
Operation start | 20 October 2011 |
Number of lines | 5 Metro Lines |
Train length | 6 Coaches |
No. of stations | 65 Active Stations |
Metro timings | ⏱ Starting | Ending 05:30 AM | 11:00 PM |
Namma Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024
Metro lines | Terminal stations | |
---|---|---|
▣ | Purple Line | Whitefield (Kadugodi) ⇄ Challaghatta |
▣ | Green Line | Nagasandra ⇄ Silk Institute |
▣ | Yellow Line | ⇄ |
▣ | Pink Line | ⇄ |
▣ | Blue Line | ⇄ |
Bangalore Metro Fare Chart 2024
No. of Stations | Metro Ticket Fare | BMRC Smart Card Fare |
---|---|---|
0 to 1 Station | Rs. 10 | Rs. 9.5 |
0 to 2,3 Stations | Rs. 15 | Rs. 14.25 |
0 to 4 Stations | Rs. 18 | Rs. 17.1 |
0 to 5 Stations | Rs. 20 | Rs. 19 |
0 to 6 Stations | Rs. 22 | Rs. 20.9 |
0 to 7 Stations | Rs. 25 | Rs. 23.75 |
0 to 8 Stations | Rs. 28 | Rs. 26.6 |
0 to 9,10 Stations | Rs. 30 | Rs. 28.5 |
0 to 11, 12 Stations | Rs. 35 | Rs. 33.25 |
0 to 13 Stations | Rs. 38 | Rs. 36.1 |
0 to 14 Stations | Rs. 40 | Rs. 38 |
0 to 15 Stations | Rs. 42 | Rs. 39.9 |
0 to 16, 17 Stations | Rs. 45 | Rs. 42.75 |
0 to 18, 19 Stations | Rs. 50 | Rs. 47.5 |
0 to 20 Stations | Rs. 52 | Rs. 49.4 |
0 to 21 Stations | Rs. 55 | Rs. 52.25 |
0 to 22 Stations | Rs. 58 | Rs. 55.1 |
23 Stations or more | Rs. 60 | Rs. 55.1 |
General Information:
The Ticket media used in Namma Metro is primarily contactless technology. These are:
- Tokens (for single journey)
- Contactless Smart Cards (for multiple journeys)
- QR code based Ticket
The electronic chip residing inside the Token or Smart Card contains information of a ticket.
Standard Tickets which can be loaded on Smart Cards: Stored Value Ticket (Varshik)
- Smart cards will be used to carry multiple trips
- The User can load an amount in multiples of Rs.50/- upto a maximum of Rs 3000/- into the Smart Card
- The stored value in the ticket will be reduced to the range of managed trips.
- Get 5% discount for smart cards, over token fare.
QR code based Ticket:
- Login using your valid credentials
- Proceed to Book Tickets (QR ticket)
- Select Source and Destination
- Select number of passengers
- Proceed for payment
- Get the QR-code/ticket
- Present the same QR code on the gate scanner to make entry & exit
- Validity of QR based ticket: One QR Ticket may be brought at a time, and it is valid for one day. The passenger may enter anytime during the day after purchasing a QR ticket.
Interesting Facts about Namma Metro
- Bangalore Metro or Bengaluru Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore, India.
- Bangalore Metro als known as "Namma Metro" ("Our Metro" in Kannada). This is the First Metro rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC Third Rail on Standard Guage.
- It is the first metro rail service started in Southern India, and also it also contains the first underground metro line in Southern India.
- Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Karnataka is a Special Purpose Vehicle entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.
- Civil construction on the first section, the stretch of the Purple Line between Baiyyappanahalli and Mahatma Gandhi Road, commenced on 15 April 2007. The section opened to the public on 20 October 2011 by Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath.
- The eastwest corridor is named Purple Line (Purple Line) And the northernmost corridor is named Green Line (Green Line).
- Namma metro runs on speed of Max 80 Kmph and Average 34Kmph.
- On Purple line first train starts at 05:00 AM and last train 23:35 PM towards MYSORE ROAD. And Towards BAIYAPPANAHALLI first train at 05:00 AM and last train at 23:40 PM.
- NAGASANDRA To YELECHENAHALLI First train at 05:00 AM and Last train at 23:25 PM.
- The Ticket media used in Namma Metro is primarily contactless technology. These are: Tokens (for single journey) and Contactless Smart Cards (for multiple journeys).
- Tickets are not required for children below 3 feet. No age criteria is considered.
- Penalty for ticketless travel or lost ticket is Rs.200/- apart from maximum token fare.
- Add-value in the Smart Card shall be valid for one year from the date of last add-value. The validity extension can be done by paying administrative charges of Rs. 20/- at Customer Care Center of any station.
About Namma Metro
- Namma Metro also known as Bengaluru Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bengaluru, India.
- First time State Town Planning Department had recommended looking into a mass rapid transit project, i.e. a metro for Bangalore city way back in 1977.
- As per suggestions Southern Railway (SR) is appointed on study on metro in 1981, team recommended a 2-corridor metro, 80 km (50 mi) in length.
- In 1993, the State of Karnataka established another committee to look into mass rapid transit but the same suggestions were recommended by this team.
- After that the state created Bangalore Mass Rapid Transit Ltd (BMRTL) in 1994 for 300 km (190 mi) long metro network on 6 routes.
- In 2003, the Government of Karnataka commissioned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) prepared and submitted the detailed project for the first phase of Namma Metro in May 2003.
- The project was approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 April 2006.
- The foundation stone for construction of Phase 1 was laid by then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on 24 June 2006.
- Navayuga Engineering Company Limited was awarded the first contract to construct Reach 1 of the east–west corridor in 2006.
- Civil construction on the first section (Reach-1) of the Purple Line between Baiyappanahalli and Mahatma Gandhi Road, commenced on 15 April 2007.
- In October 2008, the Government of Karnataka approved Namma Metro extension, which would cost an additional ₹1,763 crore (US$250 million).
- Namma Metro's first section (Reach-1) had finally opened to the public on 20 October 2011.
- The first underground section (on the Purple line) commenced operations on 30 April 2016.
- The second underground section, along with southern reaches (viz. Reach 4,4A) was opened on 18 June 2017.
- On 7 March 2020 it was announced that two corridors totaling 44.65 km would be built as fully elevated lines.
- On 10 March 2023, Government of Karnataka announced further extensions and routes. The new corridors costing ₹27,000 crores would add 59 kms of length to the system.
Namma Metro News & Updates 2024
Namma Metro FAQs
𝒜. Namma Metro Bangalore operates Namma Metro system.
𝒜. First service of Namma Metro service begins on 20 October 2011.
𝒜. Namma Metro system has 5 Metro Lines (active/fucntional).
𝒜. Namma Metro trains have 6 coaches.
𝒜. Namma Metro timings are: 05:30 AM | 11:00 PM.