New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro today, marking a major step forward for Bengaluru's public transport. The 19.15 km line runs from RV Road in South Bengaluru to Bommasandra in the east, with 16 elevated stations, and has cost about Rs.5,057 crore to build.

The launch is set to boost connectivity to key areas such as Electronic City, Silk Board, and BTM Layout, easing travel to major tech and industrial hubs. It is also expected to ease heavy traffic at well-known choke points, particularly the Silk Board junction.

Commercial services are due to begin on Monday. At first, three driverless trains will operate every 25 minutes, with the frequency likely to improv...