Bangalore's Namma Metro Green Line enhances city connectivity

Bangalore Metro, also called Namma Metro, is an important transit system in the city. It helps improve connections between different localities. There are two main lines currently in operation: the Green Line and the Purple Line. The Green Line runs 30.5 kilometers from Nagasandra in the northwest to Silk Institute in the south. This metro line makes getting around Bangalore easier for commuters. The Green Line includes many stations. Some of these are Madavara, Jalahalli, Peenya, Yeshwanthpur, and Majestic. Major stops also include Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Jayanagar. The Green Line was built in two phases. Phase I started construction between 2009 and 2010. It cost about Rs 2,100 crore. Trial runs began in 2013. By 2014, the first stretch of the line opened, and the full stretch became operational in 2017. Phase II added the final section from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute. This part is 6.5 kilometers long and cost Rs 508 crore. Construction began in 2016, and it was completed in 2021, with trial runs conducted in December 2020.