Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is in charge of developing and overseeing the project. The Namma Metro Red Line Project was approved by the Karnataka state government in December 2024, but is still awaiting approval from the Union Cabinet. It is expected that the metro line will be operational by the end of 2030.
Station Highlights: List of stations along the Hebbal-Sarjapur route includes:
Elevated: Hebbal, Ganganagar, Koramangala III Block, Jakkasandra, Bellanduru Gate, Kaikondrahalli, Carmelaram, Dommasandra, Sompura, Kada Agrahara Road, and Sarjapura.
Underground: Veterinary College, Mekhri Circle, Palace Guttahalli, Bengaluru Golf Course, Basaveshwara Circle, Krishna Rajendra Circle, Town Hall, Shanthinagara, NIMHANS, Dairy Circle, Koramangala II Block (underground sections in the central corridor).
The route will begin elevated in Hebbal, descend through the town centre and major business districts like Koramangala, and then re-emerge elevated close to Ballari Road heading towards Sarjapur.
Namma Metro Red Line timing and fare:
Although the Red Line’s precise timings and fares are still not known (since the line is not yet operational), existing Namma Metro lines that are now in service provide a reliable guide:
Operational hours: Sundays start at 7 am, while weekdays run from 5 am to 11 pm.
Fare structure: The cost of a single trip increases with distance; short trips start at ₹10, while longer trips cost between ₹45 and ₹60. One fare table, for example, displays distance brackets from 0 to 2 km at ₹10, increasing by ₹10 to ₹20 per bracket, and topping out at ₹90 for more than 30 km. Average operating maximum fares, however, are between ₹60 and ₹100.
Projected Cost and Timeline:
The initial cost estimates were ₹28,405 crore, but BMRCL has hired a third-party consultant to examine and possibly lower this amount. Meanwhile, the state and urban development authorities have already authorised the DPR (Detailed Project Report).
Once the Red Line is completed, it will connect the tech-heavy Sarjapur area to northern locations like Hebbal, greatly improving cross-city connections. Its various interchange locations, such as Agara, Dairy Circle, and Krishna Rajendra Circle, will blend in perfectly with other lines like the Purple, Pink, Blue, and Orange.
