PM Modi Launches Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line & Vande Bharat Trains

KHUSHI KUMARI IMAGE SOURCE: GOOGLE IMAGES

PM Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains and inaugurated the long-delayed Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro

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He then took a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City station, signaling enhanced urban connectivity

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This phase adds 19 km and 16 new stations to Bengaluru’s network, expanding its operational length to over 96 km

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The new line is expected to decongest key traffic pinch points like Silk Board Junction and Electronics City

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Fares range from ₹10 to ₹90—continuing Bengaluru Metro’s commuter-friendly pricing structure

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PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for Phase 3 (Orange Line), a major 44 km expansion worth ₹15,611 crore

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The inauguration spotlighted both infrastructure pride and political debates over funding and project credit

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