Bangalore Green Line Metro Route, Staitons List, Map & Timings

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has planned to use artificial intelligence (AI) and drones to monitor the safety of concrete structures, including bridges and pillars. Drones equipped with high-resolution camera equipment will collect data on structural conditions. The AI ​​tools will analyse the data to detect problems such as cracks, deterioration or honeycomb patterns in the concrete.

Bengaluru's Namma Metro may increase its fares by 40-45%. This has been done following the recommendations of a three-member government panel. The current fare is Rs 60, and the base fare will increase to around Rs 15. At the same time, the maximum fare will be around Rs 85.

The first driverless train manufactured by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) on the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro is expected to arrive by January 6, 2025. This 18 km long line will run from RV Road to Bommasandra via Electronic City.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced extended metro services on Purple and Green lines on New Year's Eve. On January 1, 2024, the last metro will leave from all terminal stations at 2:00 am, while the last train from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) will leave at 2:40 am. From 11:00 pm on December 31 till the extended service ends, trains will be available every 10 minutes. However, to manage the crowd at MG Road metro station, it will be closed for entry and exit after 11:00 pm. For the convenience of passengers, passengers departing from Trinity or Cubbon Park metro stations can buy paper tickets for the return journey for Rs 50. These tickets will be available in advance at all metro stations from 8:00 am on December 31, 2024. Also, regular QR code tickets and smart cards will also be valid for travel from these stations.

Namma Metro plans to request the government to hike ticket prices by 15%. If approved, the new fares could start by January 2025. Currently, ticket prices range from Rs 10 to Rs 60. If the hike is approved, the minimum fare will be Rs 15 and the maximum fare will be Rs 75.