Breaking News Live Updates: “Bringing Bengaluru closer”: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar on new Yellow line metro

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the new Yellow Line metro, to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will make travel faster by linking “key hubs” in South Bengaluru.

In his X post, DK Shivakumar wrote, “Bringing Bengaluru closer than ever with Namma Metro’s Yellow Line! By seamlessly linking South Bengaluru’s key hubs, the new Yellow Line will make travel faster, smoother, and more comfortable for lakhs of daily commuters, all while keeping our city moving sustainably into the future.”

Meanwhile, preparations are ongoing near Ragigudda Metro Station, and Bellary Road has been decorated ahead of PM Modi’s visit. Police personnel have been deployed at several locations to ensure security.

According to a press release, the Prime Minister on Sunday will inaugurate the Yellow Line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations worth around Rs 7,160 crore.