Bengaluru metro yellow line: First train to be dispatched from Bengal on Jan 6

Bengaluru: Bengaluru South MP and BJP National Yuva Morcha President Tejasvi Surya announced on Thursday that the first train of Namma Metro's Yellow Line is set to be dispatched from West Bengal to Bengaluru on January 6.

Those heading towards the tech hub of Electronics City are eagerly anticipating the commercial launch of the Yellow Line, which will connect R.V. Road station to Bommasandra.

Stretching over 18.82 kilometers, the line will feature 18 stations, offering much-needed relief to travelers battling traffic congestion. Initially planned for 2024, BMRCL had earlier announced that commercial operations would begin by the end of January 2025.

"It won’t be long before the much-anticipated Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line begins operations. It’s a promise," Surya said, signaling the imminent launch of the Yellow Line.

He further revealed, "The first train is ready for dispatch to Bengaluru on January 6. Titagarh Rail Systems has committed to delivering the second train by the end of January or early February, with the third train expected in April."

They will deliver one train per month and increase it to two trains per month by September, he added.

Earlier, the MP said, “The main reason for the delay in start of operations is the unavailability of the trains. However, there is some good news finally on this front. Over the last few months, I have been continuously following up with the train manufacturers - Titagarh Rail Systems - to expedite production.”

“The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) will visit the manufacturing plant on January 6, flag off the train to Bengaluru and also inspect the plant to help further expedite things,” Surya stated.

“I will also be present in Kolkata for the same. Like all of you, I am equally frustrated with the repeated delays in the start of the Yellow Line,” he said.

The Yellow Line connects Electronics City — home to IT, BT and tech MNC companies - spread over 800 acres. There are approximately 200 IT/ITES company campuses located in Electronic City, including main campuses of Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL, Tech Mahindra and Biocon. It is a major tech hub that has established the city's reputation as the Silicon Valley of India. IANS