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Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Nears Opening: First Phase Ready Next Month
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News18•24-09-2026, 15:45
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Nears Opening: First Phase Ready Next Month
- •The Railway Board approved new BEML train sets for the 7.5-km elevated stretch of the Namma Metro Pink Line, clearing the way for safety inspection.
- •Passenger services on the first phase are expected to begin in the second or third week of October, following the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) inspection and authorization in early October.
- •The first phase covers six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM-Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, and Tavarekere, benefiting commuters to IIM-B and JP Nagar.
- •The Jayadeva Hospital stop will offer an interchange with the Yellow Line, facilitating cross-line travel for patients and staff.
- •This 7.5-km stretch is the initial phase of the larger 21.25-km Pink Line, which will eventually connect Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara across 18 stations, pushing Bengaluru's metro network past the 100-km mark and increasing daily ridership.
Key Questions Answered
Passenger services on the 7.5-km elevated stretch of the Pink Line are likely to begin in the second or third week of October, following expected safety inspection and authorization in the first week of October.
The 7.5-km first phase covers six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM-Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, and Tavarekere.
The new stretch will push Bengaluru's metro network past the 100-km mark from the current 96 km, while average daily ridership is expected to cross 10 lakh up from about 9.16 lakh.
