Bengaluru Namma Metro Pink Line Update: 7.5-Km Stretch Gets Safety Clearance; Is November 15 Opening Likely?

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Update: The 7.5-km elevated stretch of Namma Metro's Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere has received safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), so the corridor is closer to opening for passengers. The Karnataka government is now awaiting an inauguration date from the Centre, with November 15 could be a possible date.

The news was announced by Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who confirmed that the safety sanction had been obtained after considerable efforts. He said the state government was ready to begin the public services once the Government of India finalises the inauguration date.

The state government has already written to the Centre requesting an inauguration date and is looking forward to opening the elevated section to commuters.

The 7.5-km corridor underwent a three-day statutory safety inspection between October 6 and October 8. The inspection covered the elevated tracks, stations, infrastructure, train trials, Kothanur Depot and the Operations Control Centre at Baiyappanahalli.

Namma Metro Pink Line Inauguration Date: Is November 15 Confirmed?

While commuters are waiting for an official opening date, November 15 could be a possible date for the inauguration.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Bengaluru on November 15 to inaugurate the elevated Pink Line section.

However, the date has not been officially confirmed. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has also indicated that the state government is awaiting confirmation from the Centre.

Namma Metro Pink Line: Check All Six Stations on the Elevated Stretch

The first operational section of the Pink Line will cover six stations between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.
The stations are:

Kalena Agrahara
Hulimavu
IIM Bangalore
JP Nagar 4th Phase
Jayadeva Hospital
Tavarekere

Namma Metro Pink Line: Full Route and Project Details

The Pink Line is planned as a 21.25-km corridor connecting Kalena Agrahara in South Bengaluru with Nagawara in North Bengaluru. The complete corridor will have 18 stations.