Hassle-Free Journey: Purple Metro Line Bangalore, Know Time, Route Stations

Hassle-Free Journey: Purple Metro Line Bangalore, Know Time, Route Stations

Metro is the lifeline of metropolitan cities. Given the traffic and number of daily commuters, survival without Metro is practically unthinkable. The Silicon Valley of India “Bengaluru” has been in the news for quite a while because of its traffic conditions. With the full-swing operations of the Purple Line Bangalore Metro, people can now have a sigh of relief and can probably reach their offices and homes well in time.

PrimeNewsly brings to you a detailed article on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro route and map so that you can have a quick glance at all the necessary information before you start for your office today.

Purple Line Bangalore Metro

• Purple Line Bangalore Metro is an integral part of the Namma Metro which is the rapid transit system in Bangalore and stretches to 43.49 km covering 37 major stations in the city. Connecting Challaghatta in the southwest to Whitefield in the east, the Purple Line Bangalore Metro has 31 elevated stations, 1 at-grade station and 5 underground stations.

• The operations of the Purple Line Bangalore Metro Route from K.R. Pura to Whitefield started on March 25, 2023 when the Honourable PM Sh. Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the line. This stretch covered 12 stations and the total distance on this route was 13.71 km.
• Since the Purple Line Bangalore Metro is now fully operational with the last stretch being open for the public from 09.10.23, the number of daily commuters is expected to touch 7.5 lakhs on weekdays on Green and Purple Purple Line Bangalore Metro.
• Bangalore Metro Route covers 73.81 km and thus is the second largest metro route in the country after Delhi Metro.

Purple Line Bangalore Metro Stations List

Purple Line Bangalore Metro is run and managed by Nammo Metro Bangalore and there are 37 Purple Line Bangalore Metro stops on this route. The list is

1. Whitefield (Kadugodi)-Mainline interchange
2. Hopefarm Channasandra
3. Kadugodi Tree Park
4. Pattanduru Agrahara
5. Sri Sathya Sai Hospital
6. Nallurhalli-Bus interchange Whitefield
7. Kundalahalli
8. Seetharamapalya
9. Hoodi
10. Garudacharapalya
11. Singayyanapalya
12. Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)- Blue Line( Ph 2A, UC), Mainline rail interchange KR Puram
13. Benniganahalli-Mainline rail interchange
14. Baiyappanahalli-Mainline rail interchange
15. Swami Vivekananda Road
16. Indiranagar
17. Halasuru
18. Trinity
19. MG Road
20. Cubbon Park
21. Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station Vidhana Soudha
22. Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station
23. Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station – Green line, Mainline rail interchange Bangalore city, Bus interchange Kempegowda bus station
24. Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station- Mainline rail interchange
25. Magadi Road
26. Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station
27. Vijayanagara
28. Attiguppe
29. Deepanjali Nagara
30. Mysuru Road
31. Pantharapalya - Nayandahalli
32. Rajarajeshwari Nagar
33. Jnanabharathi-Mainline rail interchange
34. Pattanagere
35. Kengeri Bus Terminal-Bus interchange
36. Kengeri, and
37. Challaghatta.

Purple Line Bangalore Metro Route Attractions

On the Purple Line Bangalore Metro map, you will come across a number of tourist attractions which are diverse and have something to offer to anyone who travels on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro route. From historical sites to shopping hubs to eating joints, the options to explore on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro route are:

• GT World Mall: The The nearest Station is Magadi Road and the distance from this station is 0.5 km
• Mantri Square Mall: The The nearest Station is Majestic and the distance from there is 1.8 km.
• Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath: The nearest Station is Majestic and the distance from the nearest station is 2.1km.
• Cubbon Park: The nearest Station is Vidhana Soudha and the distance from the nearest station is nil.
• Bengaluru Palace: The nearest Station is Vidhana Soudha and the distance from the the nearest station is 2.8 km.
• M Chinnaswamy Stadium: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from the nearest station is 0.2 km.
• Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from the nearest station is 1 km.
• St Mark’s Cathedral: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from here is 0.7 km
• Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from here is 1 km.
• Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from this station is 0.8 km.
• Racecourse: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from the station is 1.9 km.
• St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the Distance from here is 0.8 km.
• Commercial Street: The nearest Station: Cubbon Park the distance from the station is 1.5 km.
• St Mary’s Basilica: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from the tation is 1.1 km.
• Russell Market: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from station is 1.3 km.
• UB City: The nearest Station is Cubbon Park and the distance from the The nearest station is 1.4 km.
• MG Road: The nearest Station is Mahatma Gandhi Road and the distance from the station is 0 km.
• Bengaluru One Mall: The nearest Station is Mahatma Gandhi Road and the distance from the station is 0.6 km.
• Brigade Road: The nearest Station is Mahatma Gandhi Road and the distance from the station is 0.2 km.
• MG-Lido Mall: The nearest Station is Trinity and the distance from the nearest station is 0.5 km.
• Ulsoor Lake: The nearest Station is Trinity and the distance from the station is 1.9 km.
• St John’s Church: The nearest Station is Trinity and the distance from the station is 1.9 km
• St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral: The nearest Station is Trinity and the distance from the the station is 1.9 km.

When did the operations begin on the latest route on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro?

Purple Line Bangalore Metro or Whitefield-Challaghatta Metro corridor was opened for the public on 09.10.23. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited inaugurated the 2 sections-Baiyappanahalli with KR Puram (2.1 km) and Kengeri with Challaghatta (2.05 km) without any formal or informal ceremony. The commuters were eagerly waiting for this section to be operational because this route will provide seamless connectivity with Whitefield, CBD and beyond.

What will be the travel time on the recently opened Whitefield-Challaghatta metro route?

Whitefield to Challaghatta Purple Line Bangalore Metro route connects east Bangalore with central and south Bangalore. Since Whitefield is the IT hub, people travel to this part of the city from the remotest corners one can even think of. Hence, Bangaloreans wanted functions to begin on this stretch of the Purple Line Bangalore Metro route at the earliest. It is estimated that around 75000-80000 commuters shall use Purple Line Bangalore Metro latest route.  37 metro stations will be covered during the 82 minutes metro ride.

The update on the east-west corridor is:

• Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Patandur Agrahara-10 minutes
• Patandur Agrahara to Mysore Road-5 minutes
• Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station - Majestic to MG Road- 3 minutes)
• Mysore Road to Challaghatta-10 minutes

Highlights of Purple Line Bangalore Metro

• Purple Line Bangalore Metro has been built at a whooping cost of INR 363.48 crores.

• The latest route on Purple Line Bangalore Metro which connects Challaghatta to Whitefield will take 82 minutes and the fare for the same will be INR 57.
• 6 coaches will operate on Purple Line Bangalore Metro and shall make 180 trips every day to provide seamless connectivity to the people working in Whitefield and nearby areas.
• The frequency of Purple Line Bangalore Metro will be 5-10 minutes during the morning peak hours when the traffic is high. And during the non-peak hours, frequency will be 8-10 minutes.
• Purple Line Bangalore Metro will be available every 3 minutes between Majestic Station and MG Road.
• The average speed on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro route is 34 kmph and the top speed is 80 kmph.
• Phase 1 of the Purple Line Bangalore Metro was the first underground metro section in South India.
• Solar power is used at Purple Line Bangalore Metro stations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Purple Line Bangalore Metro timings?

• As per the statement issued by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Purple Line Bangalore Metro services shall start at 5 AM from all the stations. The last metro service from Whitefield will be at 10:45 PM and that from other metro stations will be at 11:05 PM.
• On Sundays, the services on Purple Line Bangalore Metro stations shall begin at 7 AM and the last metro will be at 11 PM.

What is the cost of parking on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro stations?

The daily parking fee for 4-wheelers is INR 60 and for 2-wheelers is INR 30.

Which is the first and the last stop on Purple Line Bangalore Metro?

The first stop on the Purple Line Bangalore Metro route map is Kengeri and the last stop is Baiyappanahalli.

What is the other name of the Purple Line Bangalore Metro?

It is also known as Whitefield-KR Puram Metro Corridor.

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Conclusion:

Bangalore Metro purple line update as of 09.10.23 will be a breather for the people commuting on the busy route of Challaghatta to Whitefield. Travelling by road in Bangalore means spending half of your constructive time in shifting gears and applying brakes! With seamless metro connectivity, this problem shall be eased and the city will also have some room for fresh air!!