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Namma Metro to run past midnight on 3 October
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will extend Namma Metro services beyond regular hours on Saturday, 3 October 2026, to handle higher passenger demand and facilitate commuters. The move follows a musical event by A.R. Rahman at the KTPO Convention Centre in Whitefield.
On the Purple Line, the last trains will depart Whitefield (Kadugodi) at midnight and Challaghatta at 12.20 a.m. on 4 October. On the Green Line, the last trains will leave Madavara at 12.15 a.m. and Silk Institute at 12.20 a.m. The last connecting train from Majestic will depart at 12.55 a.m.
On the Yellow Line, the last train from R.V. Road will leave at 1.15 a.m., while the last service from Delta Electronics Bommasandra will depart at 11.55 p.m. BMRCL has advised passengers to use QR tickets, Smart Cards, or NCMC Cards to avoid queues at ticket counters.
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The extended service primarily benefits concert-goers heading to the KTPO Convention Centre, which is near the Whitefield station. Passengers connecting at Majestic have a late window, but the last Yellow Line train from Bommasandra leaves before midnight, which may affect those traveling from that end. BMRCL’s advice on contactless ticketing suggests it expects high turnout and wants to prevent counter congestion. Commuters should check last-train timings for their specific line and connection, as the extended schedule varies across routes.
Source: thehindu.com
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