Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line Adds Fourth Train, Reduces Wait Time to 18 Minutes

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced a fourth train on the Namma Metro Yellow Line in Bengaluru from Wednesday, September 10, 2025. With this addition, train frequency has improved, reducing passenger wait times from nearly 25 minutes to 18-20 minutes, providing major relief to commuters.

Extended Operating Hours

Alongside the new train, BMRCL has revised operating hours for the Yellow Line. Services from Monday to Saturday now start at 6:00 am, half an hour earlier than before. On Sundays, services begin at 7:00 am. The last train departures remain unchanged-11:55 pm from RV Road and 10:42 pm from Bommasandra.

Yellow Line Coverage and Passenger Rush

The Yellow Line runs 19 km from RV Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra via Electronics City, a route that witnesses heavy commuter traffic. When the line launched in August with just three rakes, platforms at busy intersections like RV Road experienced severe crowding.

The addition of a fourth train is expected to ease congestion, particularly during peak hours. "The new rake will reduce crowding at RV Road station and improve passenger flow," a BMRCL official said.

Trial Runs and Service Induction

BMRCL confirmed that before induction, the train underwent 750 km of mandatory mainline testing. "We carried out trial runs on Monday and Tuesday to fulfil the required operations," the official added.

More Trains on the Way

While commuters welcome the new addition, officials admit that an 18-20 minute interval is still long. The BMRCL aims to introduce at least eight trains on the Yellow Line to bring down waiting time to 10 minutes.

A fifth train set is expected by mid-September from Titagarh Rail Systems in West Bengal. The sixth train's bogies will be shipped from China on September 14, with assembly in Kolkata expected within three weeks.

Passenger Numbers Surpass Projections

Since its launch on August 11, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Yellow Line has seen daily ridership between 60,000 and 80,000 passengers-far exceeding BMRCL's earlier projection of 25,000-30,000.

Officials believe that increasing frequency will not only reduce wait times but also encourage more commuters to switch to Bengaluru's expanding metro network.