Orange Line (Namma Metro)

Orange Line
Overview
Other name(s)ORR-West Line
StatusPlanned
OwnerBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
LocaleBangalore, Karnataka, India
Termini
  • JP Nagar 4th Phase (Vega City Mall)
  • Kempapura
Stations22 (Corridor-I) + 11 (Corridor-II)
Websitebmrc.co.in
Service
TypeMetro
SystemNamma Metro
Depot(s)TBD
History
Planned opening2029; 5 years' time (2029)
Technical
Line length42 km (26 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterTBD
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Orange Line Map (TBC)

JP Nagar Phase 4
Pink Line
Under Construction
JP Nagar Phase 5
Jaya Prakash Nagar
Green Line
Kadirenahalli Cross
Kamakya Bus Depot
Hosakerahalli Cross
PES Institute of Technology
Mysuru Road
Purple Line
Nagarbhavi Circle
Vinayaka Layout
Hosahalli
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
KHB Colony
BDA Complex
Vinayaka Nagar
Sumanahalli Cross
Sunkadakatte
Chowdeshwari Nagar
Herohalli
Freedom Fighters Cross
Byadarahalli
Kanteerava Studio
Forest Gate
Peenya
Kadabagere
Bahubhali Nagar
BEL Circle
Patelappa Layout
Hebbal
Kempapura
Blue Line
Under Construction
Legend:
JP Nagar Phase 4 ⇔ Kempapura (Corridor-1)
Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Stn., Hosahalli ⇔ Kadabagere (Corridor-2)

The Orange Line or ORR-West Line is an upcoming metro line serving Bangalore as part of the Namma Metro network in the city. This metro line will serve the industrial areas[a], manufacturing units[b], educational institutions[c], providing connectivity to the southern part of the city[d], thereby improving last-mile connectivity to commercial centres, industrial hubs, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.[1][2] The line was approved by the Union Cabinet on August 17th, 2024 and is scheduled for completion in 2029. [3][4][5][6][7]


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  1. ^ "Union Cabinet approves Bengaluru's Namma Metro Orange Line". The Times of India. 17 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ ANI (17 August 2024). "Cabinet approves two corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Approval of Phase 3 under Namma Metro". X (formerly Twitter). 16 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  4. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (16 August 2024). "Namma Metro Phase-III expansion receives Union Cabinet nod". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 August 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Staff, T. N. M. (17 August 2024). "Bengaluru Namma Metro phase III expansion gets Union govt nod". The News Minute. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Namma Metro Phase 3: Big update on Bengaluru Metro Rail Project, Orange Line to start by..." DNA India. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  7. ^ Siddiqui, Muthi-ur-Rahman. "Centre clears Bengaluru metro's Phase 3; JICA likely to fund it, deadline 2029". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 August 2024.