72 km, 50+ stations and sports complex: 10 things you should know about Namma Metro’s longest planned line

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is thinking big — really big. Here’s everything you need to know about the 72-km corridor that could change how the city moves (and plays!).

The longest line yet

Get ready for a record-breaker! BMRCL’s new corridor will stretch 72 km, making it the longest line ever planned under Namma Metro.

From Bannerghatta to Whitefield — and beyond

The line will connect Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road all the way to Kadugodi Tree Park near Whitefield, touching some of Bengaluru’s busiest and fastest-growing areas.

Passing through major tech hubs

This corridor reads like a tour of the city’s IT heartland — Bannerghatta, Jigani, Attibele, Sarjapur, Dommasandra Circle, and Varthur Kodi — linking homes, offices, and startups in one go.

A new spur to the Sports City

Here’s the exciting part: a 3.5–4 km branch line will connect directly to the upcoming international sports complex in Anekal. So yes, you might someday take the Metro straight to a cricket match!

A stadium that means serious business

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The sports complex will feature an 80,000-seat cricket stadium, arenas for 24 indoor and outdoor sports, and even a 30,000-seater auditorium. Think of it as Bengaluru’s answer to an Olympic village.

Feasibility study: Checked

The groundwork’s already done. A Delhi-based firm has completed the feasibility report, covering everything from routes and land needs to ridership and costs.

What’s next? The DPR

BMRCL will submit its feasibility report by October-end and move on to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) — the big blueprint for turning plans into reality.

Don’t expect it tomorrow

Metro projects take time — and this one’s massive. If all goes well, construction could start around 2029 and wrap up in five to ten years. Patience, Bengaluru!

Tunnels, tracks, and tech challenges

This corridor will include both underground and elevated stretches — over 50 stations in total. Since much of the region is still developing, stations will be spaced out more than usual.

Part of a bigger vision

This isn’t just a one-off project. It’s part of BMRCL’s 210.9-km expansion plan, which will take Bengaluru’s metro network to 467.69 km — nearly matching Delhi-NCR’s.

Namma Metro isn’t just building lines; it’s laying down the Bengaluru’s future! Connecting where we live, work, and soon, where we cheer!