Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Nears Launch: Check The Areas Getting Access First

For years, South Bengaluru and parts of the Bannerghatta Road stretch have been waiting for easier, faster public transport. Now, the Namma Metro Pink Line is finally inching toward reality.

With the prototype train manufactured by BEML ready for unveiling on December 11, the corridor has entered a more visible stage of progress. And unlike earlier metro lines, this one will open in phases, giving some localities relief earlier than others.

Here is a clear guide on what is coming, which areas will be connected first, and how the timelines look for the full line.

What Is The Pink Line

The Pink Line links Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north, cutting through a mix of elevated and underground sections. It will serve some of the densest

neighbourhoods in Bengaluru and connect major educational institutions, hospitals and residential hubs.

Key features:
• Total stretch: Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara
• Both elevated and underground parts
• Manufactured trains: BEML
• Prototype unveiling: December 11
• Complete line target: December 2026

Which Areas Get Metro Access First

The very first section likely to open is the elevated stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere. If the construction pace holds, this portion could become operational as early as May 2026.

Expected first operational stations:
• Kalena Agrahara
• Hulimavu
• IIM Bengaluru
• JP Nagar Fourth Phase
• Jayadeva
• Tavarekere

These six stations will give thousands of commuters on Bannerghatta Road their first metro access, reducing pressure on BMTC routes, auto fares and peak hour bottlenecks near Jayadeva and Dairy Circle.

What this means for residents:
• Faster work commutes
• Quick access to IIMB, hospitals and colleges
• Easier interchanges to Green and Yellow Lines later
• Reduced reliance on autos during morning and evening rush hours

Full Line Coverage: Who Benefits Next

Once the underground segment between Dairy Circle and Nagawara is completed, the coverage expands to central and northern Bengaluru. The Pink Line will eventually connect major spots like:

• Dairy Circle
  • Lakkasandra
  • Langford Road area
  • MG Road vicinity (via interchange)
  • Shivajinagar
  • Venkateshpura
  • Arabic College
  • Nagawara

This north south connectivity, once seamless, will cut commute times drastically and help passengers avoid areas that currently choke during peak hours.

Why The Prototype Matters

The train model was actually supposed to arrive by June 2025. However, shortages of certain equipment and delays in type testing pushed back the timeline. Now that the prototype is ready, BMRCL can begin the mandatory approval processes, safety certifications and trial runs.

Once these tests begin, progress becomes more predictable. Metro officials often say that once trains arrive, the psychological shift helps contractors push faster to meet deadlines.

Government Deadlines For Other Lines

The Pink Line is only one of the major metro works underway. The government has fixed clear timelines for three other key stretches:

• KR Puram to Silk Board: December 2026
  • KR Puram to Hebbal: December 2027
  • Hebbal to Kempegowda International Airport: June 2027

The airport line alone covers 58 km with 30 stations, with an estimated cost of Rs 15000 crore. Officials have warned contractors that excuses will not be accepted and that timelines must be met.

Partial Opening Strategy

The state is also considering opening smaller sections of the line as soon as construction in those pockets is completed. As the Deputy Chief Minister said, train services between five to ten stations may begin even before the full line is ready. This phased approach could give commuters relief much earlier and reduce traffic load around construction zones.

What Commuters Should Expect

If the schedule holds, residents on Bannerghatta Road and surrounding areas will be the first to benefit in 2026. Northern and central Bengaluru will join once the underground work wraps up. By 2027, with other corridors completing, the Pink Line will become part of a much wider metro web stretching across the city.