Bengaluru’s Purple Line metro to add 6 more trains from Majestic, reducing wait time to 3.5 minutes

By Vinaykumar Patil  |  First Published Jul 6, 2024, 8:20 AM IST

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced six new trains on the Purple Line, increasing the total to 15 trains. Starting today, trains will arrive every 3.5 minutes from Majestic Metro Station. The Green Line schedule remains unchanged. BMRCL promises improved efficiency and timeliness for Purple Line passengers with this update.


In a bid to enhance the commuting experience for metro passengers, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced the introduction of additional train services on the Purple Line. Responding to increasing passenger demand, six new trains will start operating from today.

Previously, only nine trains were running on the Purple Line. With the addition of these six trains, a total of 15 trains will now serve this route. All new services will commence from the Majestic Metro Station, ensuring a train arrives every 3.5 minutes.

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While these changes aim to improve the Purple Line, the Green Line will see no alterations in its schedule. 

BMRCL issued an official notification regarding this update, promising a more efficient and timely service for all Purple Line passengers.

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A Media Release regarding the change of Time Table on the Purple Line from tommorow i.e. 06.07.2024. Public are requested to note the change and utilize the services accordingly. pic.twitter.com/ccTyjxKlrt

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