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Bengaluru Pink Line Opening Delayed as 36 Safety Fixes Pending
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News18•15-10-2026, 14:14
Bengaluru Pink Line Opening Delayed as 36 Safety Fixes Pending
- •The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety flagged 36 pending fixes on the Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere stretch of Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line.
- •Key issues include missing fire safety arrangements, malfunctioning lifts, damaged electrical earthing, and incomplete train tests.
- •BMRCL stated it will respond to the safety observations within a day or two, though no official opening date has been announced yet.
- •The 7.5-kilometre elevated stretch features six stations and aims to ease traffic congestion significantly on Bannerghatta Road once operational.
Key Questions Answered
The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety flagged 36 safety fixes on the Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere stretch, including missing fire safety arrangements, malfunctioning lifts, and damaged electrical earthing.
The 7.5-kilometer elevated section includes six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, and Tavarekere.
The underground section running towards Nagawara is currently expected to open by March 2027.
