There is a good news for Namma Metro passengers. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is all set to operate the third six-coach train from Thursday.

Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will flag off the train from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Vidhana Soudha station. The train will run on the Purple Line (Mysuru Road to Baiyappanahalli) as the ridership on that route is more than in the Green Line (Nagasandra to Yelachenahalli) during peak hours.

It is said that the BMRCL had initially planned to operate the third six coach train on November 1.

The first six-coach train began running in July after getting clearance from the Railway Board, and the second one started operation in October. The existing six-coach trains cover eight trips during peak hours in the morning and evening. The six-coach trains have a capacity to carry 2,000 passengers.