India, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited yellow line of the Bengaluru metro on Sunday, connecting RV Road in the south to Bommasandra in the city's industrial belt.

With 16 stations and a route length of over 19 km, this new line under the Phase-2 project will change the way commuters travel every day. The project, worth around Rs.7,160 crore, increases the operational metro network in Bengaluru to over 96 km.

One of the key benefits of the new line is its connectivity. The Yellow line is linked to the Green Line at RV Road, allowing the commuters from south Bengaluru to head north or west without hassle.

It will also provide interchanges at Jayadeva Hospital and the Central Silk Board station, furthe...