Bengaluru, 01 October 2025: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in collaboration with Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and RBL Bank, has announced the integration of RuPay On-The-Go cards on all Bengaluru Metro Lines. This marks a significant step forward in expanding the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) program in Karnataka’s capital. Commuters can now tap their NCMC compliant RuPay On-The-Go cards to travel on the newly launched Yellow Line, making daily transit faster, easier, and seamless.

The RBL Bank BMRCL co-branded RuPay On-The-Go cards can be swiftly and easily availed from Ticket Office Machine (TOM) counters present at 83 BMRCL stations across three lines, including the Yellow Line connecting RV Road to Bommasandra. The integration serves lakhs of daily commuters by eliminating the need to purchase separate tickets or carry multiple cards, providing a seamless experience to officegoers, students, and travellers alike.

Commuters can top-up their RuPay On-The-Go cards via Cash, UPI, or any Debit, Credit or Prepaid card accepted at the TOM counters. Additionally, the card features a QR on the back, which can be scanned using BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe or any other UPI applications to top-up the card seamlessly. Customers can also login into RBL Bank provided app for managing and loading their RuPay On-The-Go cards.

RuPay On-The-Go supports offline functionality as well, allowing for transactions even in low connectivity zones. It also facilitates stored value travel, enabling passengers to load balances and use the same card for recurring journeys.

Sohini Rajola, Executive Director – Growth, NPCI said, “With the integration of the RuPay On-The-Go card across Metro lines, Bengaluru is taking a significant step towards a smarter, more efficient urban mobility ecosystem. We are happy to partner with BMRCL and RBL Bank in expanding the RuPay On-The-Go ecosystem in Bengaluru to enable commuters to experience a truly digital, contactless, and seamless mode of transit.”

Ravi Pichan, Chief Information Officer & Head – Digital Banking at RBL Bank said “At RBL Bank, we are committed to delivering innovative and convenient digital payment solutions that make everyday transactions easier. Our partnership with NPCI and BMRCL to enable RuPay On-The-Go on Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line reflects our focus on enhancing customer experience while supporting the expansion of smart mobility solutions across India. This initiative aligns perfectly with our vision towards providing new age frictionless digital solutions that transforms the travel experience of daily commuters.”

Besides Bengaluru, RuPay On-The-Go cards are accepted across a growing network of transit systems, including metro services in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Kanpur, as well as bus networks in Mumbai, Guwahati, Haryana, Jammu, Srinagar, Agra, Himachal Pradesh, and Aurangabad. For further information on obtaining a RuPay NCMC card, users can visit participating banks, metro stations, or designated offices to get started on their seamless transit journey.

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The official handover reinforces Titagarh’s stature as a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge, world-class trains while spotlighting India’s ascent as a global hub for railway manufacturing. It celebrated the rollout of the Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and also again demonstrates the capability of  Titagarh’s Metro Manufacturing Facility in Uttarpara, West Bengal. These milestones underscore the Company’s unwavering commitment to advancing urban mobility in India and showcase its growing manufacturing capabilities and innovative approach within the railway sector.

The event took place in the presence of Shri. Manohar Lal (Hon’ble Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs) who joined the celebrations virtually.

Shri. Manohar Lal, Honourable Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, said,“As we inaugurate Bengaluru Metro’s new trainset and surpass 1,000 kilometers of operational metro rail, we celebrate a significant milestone in India’s urban mobility journey. Bengaluru, a global hub of IT and innovation, continues to address urban challenges with enhanced metro connectivity, benefiting millions. Guided by PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, metro projects are transforming our cities, boosting economic growth, and creating jobs. With India now ranking third globally in metro rail, we aim to surpass the United States within five years. I commend Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. for their exceptional ‘local for global’ manufacturing, delivering world-class trainsets, and contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat.” 

Mr. Umesh Chowdhary, Managing Director, Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd., said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey at Titagarh as we proudly deliver the trainset for Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation and speaks of the ability, expertise and engineering we have built up locally. We are honoured to support Bengaluru’s vision of becoming a global city with world-class urban mobility solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering advanced, sustainable, and efficient rolling stock that will redefine the commuting experience for millions of passengers in Karnataka.”

Designed for state-of-the-art performance, the trainset incorporates advanced automation that enables it to operate in driverless mode. It marks a significant milestone as the first Metro train completely manufactured in India for Bangalore Metro’s Yellow Line and the first stainless steel trainset by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. It reflects India’s strides in indigenization and its growing role as a global rail manufacturing hub, aligning with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat. These trainsets operate in Driverless (GOA4) mode, boosting efficiency with advanced automation. The sleek design combines modern interiors, reduced power consumption, enhanced sustainability, and world-class safety features for a seamless and secure passenger experience.

Titagarh will deliver two more trainsets to the Yellow Line by April this year. The Company will then ramp up production, delivering two trains a month by September, 2025.

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