Overview & Facts of Purple line metro Bangalore
Interesting facts about Bangalore Metro Purple line
- India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Bangalore metro Purple Line from Krishnarajapuram to Whitefield (Kadugodi) on March 25.
- This was the first and inaugural section of Namma Metro.
- The Purple Line is mostly elevated, with 29 elevated stations, 5 underground stations, and 1 at-grade station.
- Bangalore Metro Phase I of the Purple Line was the first underground metro section in South India.
- Under the 2032 trillion dollar economy plan of the Karnataka government, the purple line is planned to expand eastward up to Hoskote town.
- The interchange station at Majestic is much larger as compared to Bangalore metro's other stations.
- All stations on the line have 4 emergency exits, and the Majestic station has 18 emergency exits.
- Initially, there were no toilets at Namma Metro stations. BMRCL finally heeded the public demands for toilets and the first toilets of the metro were opened on 21 June 2013 at Baiyyappanahalli and Indiranagar stations.
Bangalore Metro Purple Line Extension in Phase III
The Karnataka government plans to extend the Purple Line eastward to Hosakote in Bengaluru Rural district and westward to Bidadi in Ramanagara district in the future. These extensions are part of the Namma Metro Phase III expansion, which is expected to be completed by 2030.
Bangalore Metro Purple Line Stations List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
| Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⇓◉ | Whitefield (Kadugodi) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Hopefarm Channasandra | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kadugodi Tree Park | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Pattanduru Agrahara | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Sri Sathya Sai Hospital | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Nallurhalli | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kundalahalli | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Seetharamapalya | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Hoodi | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Garudacharpalya | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Singayyanapalya | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura) ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Benniganahalli | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Baiyappanahalli | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Swami Vivekananda Road | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Indiranagar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Halasuru | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Trinity | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | MG Road ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Cubbon Park | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station (Majestic) ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | City Railway station | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Magadi Road | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Vijayanagara | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Attiguppe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Deepanjali Nagar | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Mysuru Road ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Rajarajeshwari Nagar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Jnanabharathi | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Pattanagere | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kengeri Bus Terminal | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kengeri | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇑◉ | Challaghatta | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Bangalore Metro Purple Line Route Map 2026
The Bangalore Purple Line Metro connects Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta, providing seamless travel to locations near by Purple Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Bangalore Metro Purple Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:
Bangalore Metro Network Map 2026
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Bangalore Metro News & Updates
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◷ 2026-02-01 | ☍ Times Now NewsBangalore Metro Purple Line Route FAQs
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𝒜. The Bangalore Metro Purple Line has a total of 37 stations. Out of these, 37 stations are operational, 0 stations are under construction, and 0 stations are planned or approved. The line runs from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta.
𝒜. The Bangalore Metro Purple line has 4 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura), MG Road, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station (Majestic), Mysuru Road, .
𝒜. Yes, the Bangalore Metro Purple Line is operational today. It runs as per scheduled timings. For updates on delays or maintenance, check the official Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) website or app.
𝒜. The length of Bangalore Metro Purple Line is 18.2 KM, and it's terminal stations are Whitefield (Kadugodi) and Challaghatta.
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Bangalore Metro Lines and Routes
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