Purple line station was constructed by Punj Lloyd[2] and opened to the public on 20 October 2011.

[3] The station MG Road has a bicycle stand next to the Urban Square, from where commuters can rent cycles.

As per the latest updates, this metro station, under the second phase (Pink Line), covering the total distance of 13.8km stretch (Dairy Circle - Nagawara) is expected to be operational around December 2026.

[13] Further plans include a two-tier walkway with a museum, art gallery, amphitheatre and children's play area located on the ground floor.

The introduction scene of Adah Sharma in 2015 Kannada film Rana Vikrama was shot at MG Road Metro railway station.