Bengaluru Metro extends services for Republic Day, adds 20 extra trips

To ensure seamless travel on Republic Day, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced extended metro services. Trains will commence operations at 6:00 AM, an hour earlier than usual, from all four terminal stations, including Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic.

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In anticipation of increased passenger demand for events like the Lalbagh Flower Show and the Republic Day celebration at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Madavara, BMRCL will also operate 20 additional trips on both the Green and Purple lines.

For visitors to the Lalbagh Flower Show, a special flat-rate paper ticket priced at ₹30 has been introduced. These tickets allow travel from Lalbagh Metro Station to any other station and will be available between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. To streamline operations, tokens will not be issued at Lalbagh station during this time, and payments for the paper tickets must be made in cash.

The 217th Lalbagh Flower Show, running until January 26, features vibrant floral displays themed around “Aadikavi Maharshi Valmiki.” The event is expected to attract 8–10 lakh visitors, including dignitaries, students, and international tourists.

Commuters are urged to take advantage of these special arrangements for hassle-free travel on Republic Day.