Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has dropped to the third position in terms of operational network length, with Mumbai Metro moving ahead following the commissioning of new corridors, according to a report by The
Times of India.
The shift comes after Mumbai added fresh metro stretches, including the Dahisar-Kashigaon corridor and the initial segment of Line 2B between Mandale and Diamond Garden. These expansions have improved connectivity to Thane district and strengthened links across the city’s eastern suburbs. With an addition of around 10 km, Mumbai’s metro network has now crossed the 100-km mark.
According to reports, Delhi Metro continues to dominate as the country’s largest system, spanning 416 km with 303 stations. In comparison, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro currently operates a 96-km network with 83 stations. Of this, nearly 19 km, part of the Yellow Line, was added over the past year.
Namma Metro’s journey began in 2011 with a 7-km elevated stretch connecting Byappanahalli and MG Road, reported TOI. Over roughly 15 years, the network has expanded to about 89 km, averaging close to 6 km of additions annually. Mumbai Metro, which began operations in 2014, has now surpassed Bengaluru in operational length within a shorter timeframe.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) frequently faced criticism for delays, especially in a city grappling with rapidly increasing vehicle numbers. As reported by TOI, Bengaluru’s vehicle count crossed 1.25 crore in February 2026, with nearly 2,100 new vehicles being added daily.
Delays in the Yellow Line project, caused by prolonged construction timelines and a shortage of coaches, have further impacted operations. Trains on this line are currently running at a frequency of nine minutes during peak hours, and commuters may have to wait a few more months before full-scale services begin.
Looking ahead, BMRCL is preparing to roll out a 7-km stretch of the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere along Bannerghatta Road. Unlike the Yellow Line, this phase does not face a shortage of coaches. The corporation has already received five train sets and is awaiting necessary clearances, with plans for a partial launch by mid-2026.
In addition, the Blue Line segment from Silk Board to KR Pura is targeted for completion in 2026. However, the extension from KR Pura to Kempegowda International Airport has been deferred to 2027. Once these upcoming lines become operational, Bengaluru’s metro network is expected to expand significantly, reaching nearly 175 km.
