Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) started its operations which led to the metro services in the city of Bangalore in 2014. This government enterprise is funded and managed by the Indian Government and the Government of Karnataka and BMRCL manages the development, management and maintenance of metro vehicles in the routes assigned for. BMRCL works religiously towards decreasing the congestion on roads and enabling a more efficient way to travel around the city.
Bangalore Metro, christened as "Namma Metro", not only adds to the beauty of Bangalore city skyline, but more importantly provides a safe, quick, reliable and comfortable public transport system. Besides this, Namma Metro is a major environment friendly addition to the Bangalore City as it significantly contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions.
Metro services have been in operation on 56 KM on East-West corridor - 25.6 km long, starting from Baiyappanahalli in the East and terminating at Kengeri Terminal in the West and on 30.4 km North-South corridor commencing at Nagasandra in the North and terminating at Silk Institute in the South.This is the First Metro rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC Third Rail Traction on Standard Gauge.