Bengaluru metro extends night services for New Year, MG Road station to remain closed

Special late-night Metro schedule announced for December 31 and January 1 across Purple, Green and Yellow Lines, with extended hours, increased frequency and strict crowd-control measures.

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a special Metro service schedule for New Year celebrations, with extended operating hours and increased frequency on key corridors to manage heavy passenger movement on December 31, 2025 night and January 1, 2026 morning.

To facilitate late-night travel, Purple, Green and Yellow Lines will operate beyond regular hours, ensuring safe public transport access during celebrations across the city.

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Extended last train timings

On the Purple Line, the last train from Baiyappanahalli to Kengeri will depart at 1:45 am, while the last service from Kengeri to Baiyappanahalli will leave at 2:00 am.

On the Green Line, both directions will see extended services, with the last trains from Majestic to Nagasandra and from Nagasandra to Majestic operating until 2:00 am.

The Yellow Line will have the longest operating window. The last train from RV Road to Bommasandra will depart at 3:10 am, while the final service from Bommasandra to RV Road will leave at 1:30 am.

Overall, Metro services across the network will operate until 2:45 am, with special services available until 11:30 am on January 1, 2026.

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Train frequency

From 11:00 pm on December 31, trains on the Purple and Green Lines will run at 8-minute intervals, while the Yellow Line will operate at 15-minute intervals, helping manage the New Year rush efficiently.

The last train from Majestic interchange station will depart at 2:45 am, making it a key transfer point during late-night operations.

MG Road station closure

Due to expected overcrowding, MG Road Metro station will remain completely closed on December 31 night. Entry and exit will be shut from 10:00 pm onwards to avoid congestion-related safety risks.

However, nearby stations Trinity and Cubbon Park will remain operational, allowing passengers alternative access points in the central business district.

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Ticketing restrictions

In another important advisory, ticket counters will remain closed after 11:00 pm on December 31 due to heavy crowding. Ticket counters at Trinity and Cubbon Park stations will also be shut during this period.

Passengers travelling late at night are advised to use QR code-based tickets or digital payment options instead of purchasing tokens at stations.

Metro authorities have urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance, follow station advisories, and cooperate with staff to ensure smooth and safe New Year travel.