Bengaluru commuters using the Namma Metro Yellow Line between R.V. Road and Bommasandra will see a change in early-morning services, following sustained passenger demand. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has announced that trains on the Yellow Line will now start earlier every Monday, addressing a long-standing inconvenience faced by weekday office-goers.
The decision comes after repeated complaints from passengers who depend on early Metro connectivity to reach workplaces in South Bengaluru and the Electronics City corridor.
What Changes for Yellow Line Commuters on Mondays
From now on, Metro services on the Yellow Line will begin at 5:00 am on Mondays. Two early-morning train services have been scheduled at 5:05 am and 5:35 am.
Until this
change, Yellow Line services started only at 6:00 am on weekdays, forcing many commuters to wait at interchange stations during peak Monday rush. The revised timing is expected to ease congestion and reduce waiting time, especially at R.V. Road, the crucial interchange station connecting the Green Line and Yellow Line.
On all other weekdays from Tuesday to Saturday, Yellow Line services will continue to start at 6:00 am. On Sundays, the service will begin at 7:00 am, as per the existing schedule.
BMRCL has said that the new Monday timing is being communicated to passengers through station displays to avoid confusion.
Why the Timing Change Was Needed
The issue primarily affected commuters transferring from the Green Line to the Yellow Line on Monday mornings. Green Line trains start early, and passengers arriving at R.V. Road around 5:00 am were forced to wait nearly 30 minutes for the first Yellow Line service.
For office-goers working fixed early shifts, particularly in the Bommasandra and Electronics City zones, this delay had become a regular pain point. Passengers had repeatedly demanded uniform early-morning services across Metro lines on Mondays.
The situation escalated last week when a group of commuters obstructed train movement at R.V. Road station in protest against the delayed start, causing temporary disruption to services.
Disruption and Official Response
Following the incident, BMRCL registered a complaint with the Bengaluru police, stating that obstruction at the station led to a domino effect of delays. A train scheduled to depart at 6:00 am was delayed until 6:35 am, impacting subsequent services across the line.
To stabilise operations, one train had to be short-looped at Central Silk Board, a move that further affected passenger schedules. BMRCL cautioned that such disruptions compromise safety and operational efficiency.
Officials reiterated that under the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, deliberately obstructing metro operations can attract legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
More Trains Coming to the Yellow Line
BMRCL has also provided an update on capacity expansion for the Yellow Line. The sixth train set is expected to arrive within the first week of next month. Once deployed, this is likely to reduce the waiting time between trains to roughly 12 to 13 minutes.
Additionally, the manufacturer is expected to deliver 2 more train sets by the end of December. This would bring the total number of trains serving the Yellow Line to 8, improving frequency and reliability during peak hours.
The Yellow Line has seen steady growth in ridership, driven largely by demand from IT and industrial employees, making capacity expansion a key priority for metro authorities.
What Commuters Should Keep in Mind
For Monday travellers, the earlier start means smoother transfers and less waiting at interchange stations. However, passengers are advised to verify train timings through station displays or official announcements, especially during the initial weeks of implementation.
Metro officials have indicated that further adjustments may be considered based on passenger response and operational data.
A Step Toward Smoother Monday Mornings
The early start of Yellow Line services on Mondays is a targeted but significant relief for daily commuters. While not a full timetable overhaul, it reflects how commuter feedback can influence operational decisions.
As more train sets are inducted and frequency improves, passengers can expect gradually smoother commutes along one of Bengaluru’s most crucial Metro corridors.
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