Bangalore Metro: From Challghatta to Whitefield, Entire Purple Line to be Fully Operation From Monday – News18

Bengaluru Metro’s purple line, spanning an impressive 42.85 km, connecting Challaghatta to Whitefield, is set to be fully operational from October 9. Namma Metro said that the two pending lines, Krishnarajapuram–Baiyappanahalli and Kengeri–Challaghatta are in order and the Whitefield – Challaghatta will be fully operational from tomorrow.

According to a Hindustan Times report, there will be no formal or informal event on the inaugural day.

The Commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) had already given the safety nod to the newly constructed KR Puram – Baiyappanahalli and Kengeri – Challaghatta stretches on the purple line.

Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials to launch it at the earliest.

“PM Shri @narendramodi Ji has directed BMRCL to commence services on the new stretches of the #PurpleLine (Challaghatta to Kengeri and Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield), without postponing operations for a formal inauguration ceremony with VIP presence,” an X (formerly Twitter) post by the official said.

Bangalore Metro: Purple Line Routes

Commuters can look forward to a 10-minute frequency during peak hours between Challagatta and Whitefield (Kadugodi), with a five-minute headway between Pattandur Agrahara and Mysuru Road stations.

Plans to introduce short-loop services during peak hours, connecting the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda interchange Metro Station, Majestic, and MG Road/Byappanahalli are also in place.

Bangalore Metro: Purple Line Price

The Metro journey from Challaghatta to Whitefield will roughly take about 76 minutes, at an affordable end-to-end fare of Rs 60. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) projected a boost from the existing 6.2 lakh passengers to 7 lakh passengers once the Whitefield-Challaghatta corridor is fully operational.