Bengaluru Metro’s Purple Line is gearing up for full-scale operation starting this Saturday, October 7. The official inauguration is scheduled for Friday, October 6, according to Bangalore Metro updates, with public services commencing on the following day, October 7.
6th October – Inauguration
7th October – Services open for Public•Said this on 2nd Oct, We still have time till 7th evening. 🤞 Wait and Watch!! @ChristinMP_ @NammaBengaluroo #StartPurpleLineOperations https://t.co/fF4HcFlXRr
— Bangalore Metro Updates (@WF_Watcher) October 5, 2023
This expansion includes the opening of the Krishnarajapuram – Baiyappanahalli and Kengeri–Challaghatta stretches, effectively completing the Purple Line. Upon inauguration, this metro line will span a total distance of 42.85 km, linking Challaghatta in West Bengaluru to Whitefield (Kadugodi) in East Bengaluru. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours in East Bengaluru.
Commuters can look forward to a 10-minute train frequency between Challagatta and Whitefield (Kadugodi) during peak hours, with a five-minute headway between Pattandur Agrahara and Mysuru Road stations. Additionally, there are plans for short-loop services connecting Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Interchange Metro Station, Majestic, and MG Road/Byappanahalli.
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The metro journey from Challaghatta to Whitefield is estimated to take approximately 76 minutes, with an affordable end-to-end fare of Rs 60. Officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) anticipate a rise in daily ridership from the current 6.2 lakh to 7 lakh passengers once the Whitefield-Challaghatta corridor becomes fully operational.
This milestone follows the inauguration of the Whitefield-KR Puram Metro section (13.7 km) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25, 2023. The completion of these pending stretches marks a significant achievement for Bengaluru’s metro system, solidifying its position as the second-largest metro network in India after Delhi Metro’s 350.2 km.
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