Namma Metro Purple Line to Open for Public in August; Check Challaghatta-Whitefield Routes

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is working hard to complete the missing links on the Purple Line by August. This will make the entire 43.5-km route operational, connecting Challaghatta with Whitefield (Kadugodi).

The Purple Line is the first route on which Namma Metro introduced services to the city. It was originally slated for completion in July, but delays due to technical challenges pushed the date back.

The missing links are at Beniganahalli on Old Madras Road and at Challaghatta on Mysuru Road. Work between Kengeri and Challaghatta has reached an advanced stage, and trial runs will commence shortly.

The facade works at Benniganahalli station require more time. As the station is situated on Old Madras Road, traffic diversions are necessary near the Metro station to carry out the work.

Once the missing links are completed, the Purple Line will offer a smoother and faster commute for residents of the eastern and western parts of the city. The journey between Challaghatta and Whitefield (Kadugodi) will now take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, a significant improvement compared to the usual duration of over two hours by bus or cab during peak hours.

Here are the stations on the Purple Line:

• Challaghatta
• Kengeri
• Kengeri Bus Terminal
• Banashankari
• Hoodi
• Mahadevapura
• KR Puram
• Byappanahalli
• Baiyappanahalli
• Whitefield (Kadugodi)