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Namma Metro services in Bengaluru will operate beyond midnight on Saturday, October 3, to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced the extended operating hours to provide additional travel convenience to commuters during the weekend.
Bengaluru Metro Services to Continue Past Midnight on October 3
On the Purple Line, the last train from Whitefield (Kadugodi) will depart at 12 midnight, while the final service from Challaghatta will leave at 12.20 am. The extended timings will help passengers travelling along the corridor reach their destinations later than usual.
On the Green Line, the last train from Madavara will depart at 12.15 am, while the final service from Silk Institute will leave at 12.20 am. These extended services are expected to benefit passengers travelling across different parts of Bengaluru.
The Yellow Line will also operate beyond its regular schedule. The last train from RV Road will depart at 1.15 am, while the final service from Delta Electronics Bommasandra will leave at 11.55 pm.
BMRCL has also announced an extended schedule for connecting services at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic. The last connecting Metro train from the station will depart at 12.55 am, allowing passengers to make transfers between different Metro corridors.
The Metro authority has advised commuters to use QR code tickets, smart cards or National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) to avoid long queues at ticket counters. Passengers have also been asked to cooperate with Metro staff and security personnel to ensure smooth boarding and orderly movement at stations.
The extended operating hours are intended to accommodate the anticipated passenger rush and make late-night travel more convenient. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys according to the revised last-train timings on the respective Metro lines.