Bangalore Orange Line Metro: Route Map, Stations, Completion Date & Updates
The Bangalore Metro Phase 3 Corridor 1 (Orange Line / Western Outer Ring Road) is an approved 32.15 km elevated rapid transit line connecting JP Nagar 4th Phase in the south to Kempapura in the north with 22 stations. Approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2024 as part of the ₹15,611 Crore Phase 3 project (Corridors 1 & 2 combined), Phase 3 Corridor 1 runs along the Western Outer Ring Road (ORR West).
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Phase 3 Corridor 1 (Orange Line / ORR West) Economics
Expected Completion Date
Phase 3 Corridor 1 Metro Stations List
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | JP Nagar 4th Phase | Terminal Interchange | Pink Line Connection & ORR West Starting Point | Approved |
| 02 | JP Nagar 5th Phase | Regular | JP Nagar 5th Phase Hub | Approved |
| 03 | JP Nagar | Interchange | Green Line interchange | Approved |
| 04 | Kadirenahalli | Regular | Kadirenahalli Underpass | Approved |
| 05 | Kamakya Junction | Regular | Kamakhya BMTC Hub | Approved |
| 06 | Hosakerehalli | Regular | Hosakerehalli Cross | Approved |
| 07 | Dwaraka Nagar | Regular | BSK 3rd Stage Link | Approved |
| 08 | Mysore Road | Interchange | Purple Line interchange | Approved |
| 09 | Nagarbhavi Circle | Regular | Nagarbhavi Main Road | Approved |
| 10 | Vinayaka Layout | Regular | Nagarbhavi 2nd Stage | Approved |
| 11 | Papareddypalya | Regular | Papareddypalya Junction | Approved |
| 12 | BDA Complex Nagarbhavi | Regular | BDA Complex Link | Approved |
| 13 | Sumanahalli Cross | Interchange | Phase 3 Corridor 2 (Magadi Road) interchange | Approved |
| 14 | Chowdeshwari Nagar | Regular | Magadi Road Outer Ring Road | Approved |
| 15 | Freedom Fighter’s Colony | Regular | Laggere Main Road | Approved |
| 16 | Kanteerava Nagar | Regular | Kanteerava Studio / Goraguntepalya ORR | Approved |
| 17 | Peenya | Interchange | Green Line interchange & Industrial Area | Approved |
| 18 | Muthyala Nagar | Regular | Jalahalli West Link | Approved |
| 19 | BEL Circle | Regular | BEL Industrial Complex | Approved |
| 20 | Nagashettyhalli | Regular | RMV 2nd Stage Link | Approved |
| 21 | Hebbal Railway Station | Interchange | Suburban Rail & Indian Railways | Approved |
| 22 | Kempapura | Terminal Interchange | Blue Line Airport Line & Suburban Rail Link | Approved |
Bangalore Metro Phase 3 Corridor 1 Route Map
Phase 3 Corridor 1 (Orange Line / ORR West) Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Approved by Cabinet |
| Line Number | Phase 3 Corridor 1 (Orange Line / ORR West) |
| Total Length | 32.15 km |
| Stations Count | 22 Stations (22 Elevated) |
| Corridor Type | 22 Elevated |
| Operator | Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | Target Completion: 2031 |
| Maximum Design Speed | 80 km/h |
| Track Gauge | Standard Gauge (1435 mm) |
| Electrification System | 750V DC Third Rail |
| Primary Depot | Sunkadakatte Main Depot & Peenya Stabling Depot |
Phase 3 Corridor 1 (Orange Line / ORR West) Timeline
Detailed Project Report (DPR) for 32.15 km Western ORR Phase 3 Corridor 1 submitted by BMRCL to Karnataka Government.
Karnataka State Cabinet grants state-level administrative approval for Phase 3.
Union Cabinet approves Namma Metro Phase 3 (₹15,611 Crores total cost for Corridors 1 & 2) in August 2024.
Foundation stone laid and Phase-3 implementation/geotechnical and detailed-design activities progressed.
Current reported target for completion of the Phase-3 corridor.
Phase 3 Corridor 1 Metro Route & Connectivity
Economic Significance
Connects South Bangalore residential and commercial corridors (JP Nagar, Banashankari) along the Western ORR to West Bangalore (Mysore Road, Nagarbhavi, Sumanahalli), Peenya industrial hub, and North Bangalore (Hebbal, Kempapura), creating a 32.15 km high-capacity orbital transit corridor.
Traffic Impact
Helps reduce road congestion along major north-south corridors.
Employment Centres Served
Directly serves Peenya Industrial Area, BEL industrial complex, Mysore Road commercial corridor, and connects seamlessly to the Airport Express Line at Kempapura.
Intermodal Connectivity
Provides major multi-modal interchanges at Mysore Road with Purple Line, JP Nagar & Peenya with Green Line, Sumanahalli Cross with Phase 3 Corridor 2 (Magadi Road), and Kempapura with Blue Airport Line & Suburban Rail.
Impact on Real Estate
Has triggered major commercial and high-density residential real estate interest across Western Outer Ring Road, Nagarbhavi, Sumanahalli, and BEL Circle corridors.
Educational Institutions
Delivers direct rapid transit access to major academic campuses including PES University (Ring Road campus), Bangalore University access, and Mysore Road colleges.
Healthcare Access
Provides immediate transit access to premier healthcare institutions including SPARSH Hospital Mysore Road and Baptist Hospital Hebbal.
Phase 3 Corridor 1 (Orange Line / ORR West) Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
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