Namma Metro Early Operations on March 1:Bengaluru commuters will experience an pleasant surprise as Namma Metro begins its early operations for the day at 5:00 AM on Sunday.
The metro will start all its corridors at 5:00 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, which marks a major departure from its usual Sunday start time of 7:00 AM. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has announced this early start time to the public.
Namma Metro Early Operations on March 1
Under the revised schedule, metro services will operate from all terminal stations earlier in the morning. On the Purple Line, trains will depart first from Whitefield and Challaghatta.
The Green Line will see early departures from Madavara and Silk Institute, while the Yellow Line will start from Bommasandra and Rashtriya Vidyalaya (RV) Road at 5:00 AM sharp. After this early run, services will continue with the regular timetable throughout the day.
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Why the Change? All About the Karnataka State Level Police Run
What’s driving this unusual scheduling change in Bengaluru’s metro system? The reason is a large-scale event, the Karnataka State Level Police Run, a fitness and awareness run organised by the Karnataka State Police in collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI). Scheduled for Sunday, this run brings together professional athletes as well as community participants across different age groups.
This year’s edition of the Police Run promotes the theme “Namma Police Namma Hemme” (Our Police, Our Pride) and honours the dedication and service of police personnel across the state. Event organisers estimate that over 10,000 runners are likely to take part, with both the 10 K timed run for experienced runners and the 5 K awareness run open to the
Because the start and end point of the run is at Vidhana Soudha with routes weaving through central areas like Cubbon Park, early commuting options are crucial for participants, volunteers, and spectators. BMRCL started its metro service at 5:00 AM to provide passengers with smooth and comfortable transportation during busy event times.
Revised Timings & Travel Tips
The regular Sunday travel schedule for commuters requires them to understand the upcoming changes. The early start applies to all metro lines Purple, Green, and Yellow and is specifically for March 1 only. The Namma Metro services will return to their regular operational hours starting from Monday.
Public transportation systems operate on weekdays between 5:00 AM until midnight. Public transportation systems start their Sunday and holiday services at 7:00 AM. The network has demonstrated its ability to adapt according to the city’s changing requirements for major events such as the Police Run taking place this weekend.
