Central Silk Board Metro Station is an elevated interchange station on Namma Metro, serving the busy Silk Board junction area on the Outer Ring Road in south Bengaluru. Today only the Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra) runs here. The station was built with four tracks: two operational for the Yellow Line and two under construction for the upcoming Blue Line.
The Blue Line is not open yet. Reports from August 2026 say its opening has slipped into 2027, so for now Central Silk Board works as a Yellow Line station.
Central Silk Board Metro Station – Details Guide
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Operator | Namma Metro (BMRCL) |
| Line (operational) | Yellow Line |
| Line (upcoming) | Blue Line (under construction) |
| Type | Elevated interchange station |
| Tracks | 4 (2 Yellow Line operational, 2 Blue Line under construction) |
| Address | Outer Ring Rd, Central Silk Board Colony, Stage 2, BTM Layout, Bengaluru 560068 |
| Yellow Line | 19.75 km, 16 stations, RV Road to Delta Electronics Bommasandra |
| Yellow Line opened | August 10, 2025, with passenger services from the next day |
| Parking | Not available (per route listings) |
Timing
I couldn’t find a published timetable for Central Silk Board itself. A sample route from City Railway Station shows a first train at 5:26 AM and last at 11:31 PM from that end, while another listing for the same route gives different times. Train times vary by station and direction, so check BMRCL’s website or the Namma Metro app for the current schedule.
Location
The station is on the Outer Ring Road in the Central Silk Board Colony area of BTM Layout (Stage 2). The Central Silk Technological Research Institute is nearby.
Connectivity
- Yellow Line stops: RV Road, Ragigudda, Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Central Silk Board, Bommanahalli, Hongasandra, Kudlu Gate, Singasandra, Hosa Road, Beratena Agrahara, Electronic City, Konappana Agrahara, Huskur Road, Hebbagodi and Bommasandra.
- Today’s interchange: RV Road connects the Yellow Line to the Green Line. Jayadeva Hospital is planned as an interchange with the Pink Line.
- Sample trip: from City Railway Station, you’d change from the Green to the Yellow Line at RV Road. It’s 13 intermediate stations, about 27 minutes, and ₹60.
- Blue Line: Central Silk Board will be the interchange with the Blue Line, which runs along the Outer Ring Road toward KR Pura and later to Kempegowda International Airport. A travellator linking the Blue Line and Yellow Line stations is still at the tendering stage.
Blue Line status
- Trial runs on the Silk Board to KR Pura section are targeted from October 2026.
- Commercial operation is expected in 2027, with the full Silk Board to Airport line targeted for March 2028.
- Work is still pending at Central Silk Board, where the viaduct must be extended by about 413.8 metres over the existing flyover.
Gates
- Gate A: toward the Central Silk Board side.
- Gate C: toward the Central Silk Board Colony side.
I couldn’t find a full list, so follow the signage on site.
Facilities
- No parking is listed for the station on route pages.
- I couldn’t confirm ATMs, lifts or toilets from the sources, so check with BMRCL or look for signage on arrival.
FAQ
Which lines serve Central Silk Board?
The Yellow Line now, and the Blue Line once it opens.
Is the Blue Line open?
No. Latest reports point to trial runs from October 2026 and commercial service in 2027.
Is it an interchange today?
It is built as one, but only the Yellow Line is operational, so there is no interchange yet.
How do I get from the Green Line to Central Silk Board?
Change from the Green to the Yellow Line at RV Road, then ride toward Bommasandra.
Where does the Yellow Line start and end?
RV Road to Delta Electronics Bommasandra, 16 stations.
Are the trains driverless?
Yes, the Yellow Line trains run automatically without drivers, using CBTC signalling.
Is there parking?
Not according to route listings.
What is the fare from City Railway Station?
About ₹60 with one change at RV Road.
Timings, fares and the Blue Line schedule change, so confirm them with BMRCL before you travel.