Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced extended metro services across its three operational lines in the city on New Year’s Eve. Anticipating a large footfall, BMRCL will close the MG Road metro station at 10 pm on December 31.
According to a release from BMRCL, the last train along the Purple Line, from Whitefield to Challaghatta, will depart at 1.45 am, while the last train from Challaghatta to Whitefield will depart at 2 am on January 1. The last trains on the Green Line, connecting Madavara and Silk Institute, will depart from both stations at 2 am. The frequency of trains on the Purple and Green Lines on New Year’s Eve will be eight minutes.
On the Yellow Line, the last train from RV Road to Bommasandra will start at 3.10 am. The last train running in the opposite direction will depart at 1.10 am. Trains will run at a 15-minute frequency on this line. “Service frequency will be maintained from 11.30 pm on December 31, 2025, until the end of the extended operations,” BMRCL said.
With a large number of revellers expected along MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street, the MG Road metro station will remain closed for entry and exit from 10 pm on December 31. Passengers are advised to use the Trinity and Cubbon Park stations for boarding and alighting.
Ticket sales at the Trinity and Cubbon Park stations will stop after 11 pm, the release said, urging passengers to purchase return tickets in advance.