Bengaluru commuters may soon experience some relief from overcrowded metro trains as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is expected to induct three new six-coach trainsets on the Green Line by August 2026. CRRC-Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) manufactures trains so that the city’s Metro network can be further revamped to maximize capacity and reduce waiting times.
The induction comes more than a year after the prototype train first arrived in Bengaluru in January 2025 but was delayed due to damage during transit at Chennai Port and the lengthy testing and certification process.
Green and Purple lines to be very large capacity boosters.
According to BMRCL officials, three DTG trainsets have been received. Before entering passenger service, the trains were extensively tested, including oscillation trials, alignment checks, and compliance with 37 statutory safety requirements.
The Railway Board has already given rolling stock approval, while the remaining task is to resolve technical issues related to the Automatic Train Operation (ATO) system in cooperation with Alstom. When it has been done, BMRCL will seek final approval from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS).
In a major operational change, all 21 CRRC-Titagarh trainsets will eventually operate exclusively on the 33 km Green Line that connects Madavara to Silk Institute. This will allow maintenance and spare parts management to be centralized at the Peenya depot.
As the new trains are replacing the old trains on the Green Line, 17 Phase-I BEML trainsets will be shifted to the Purple Line, Bengaluru Metro’s busiest corridor. This will allow 17 new trains to be added to the Purple Line and four to be added to the Green Line, reducing congestion on 77 kilometres of Metro network which is currently operational.
The remaining 20 CRRC-Titagarh trainsets are currently being manufactured in West Bengal, with BMRCL planning to complete delivery of the fleet by March 2027.
Yellow, Pink and Blue Lines also see progress
BMRCL also shared updates on several upcoming Metro corridors.
For the Yellow Line (RV Road–Bommasandra), we are expecting 15 trainsets ready by mid-July, allowing for a six-minute peak hour train frequency that will significantly improve the commuter experience.
On the Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere), BEML has already provided six driverless trainsets for the 7.5-kilometre elevated section. But these trains need to have signalling system clearances to begin trials.
Meanwhile, trial runs for the Blue Line along the Outer Ring Road corridor are planned to start by October 2026 and will be another step forward in the development of the Metro in Bengaluru's growing network of metro lines.
A step towards better public transport
With Bengaluru seeing a growing Metro ridership, new trainsets and redistribution of current rolling stock will improve service reliability, reduce crowding during peak hours and enhance the overall commuting experience.
As BMRCL expands its fleet and accelerates the construction of new corridors, the city’s Metro network is gradually moving closer to meeting the growing transportation needs of one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
