"Namma Metro ' rail takes its maiden journey from Mahatma Gandhi Road station to Bayappanahalli in Bangalore on October 20, 2011. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
A fully decorated Namma Metro coach. The three-coach service can carry 1,000 commuters. Photo: K. Murali Kumar
A view of the stage during the inauguration function of 'Namma Metro' first run at Manekshaw Parade Grounds. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Folk artists perform during the inauguration function. Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
The Namma Metro loco-pilot M.Rashmi, poses for a photo. Photo: K. Murali Kumar
Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath (2nd from left) and Karnataka Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda (4th from left), along with other leaders, waiting for the Namma Metro inaugural train. Photo: K. Murali Kumar
Priests arrive at M.G. road station to welcome the maiden Namma Metro rail. Photo: K. Murali Kumar
Journalists and staff travel in the Namma Metro's first run. Photo: K. Murali Kumar