Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 13, inaugurated the elevated section of Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line, marking a major addition to
the city's public transport network. Passenger services on the 7.5-km stretch connecting Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere are expected to begin from November 14, improving Metro connectivity across several parts of south Bengaluru. The 7.5-km elevated section will connect Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere and add six stations to the city's Metro network. Trains are expected to run every eight minutes during the initial phase of operations. PM Modi will also take a Metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore station at around 12:45 pm after inaugurating the corridor. The elevated stretch has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 3,470 crore.
Bengaluru Pink Line Metro: Which Stations Will Be Covered?
The elevated section of the Pink Line will have six stations between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere. These are:
- Kalena Agrahara
- Hulimavu
- IIM Bangalore (IIMB)
- JP Nagar 4th Phase
- Jayadeva Hospital
- Tavarekere
- Dairy Circle
- Lakkasandra
- Langford Town
- National Military School
- MG Road
- Shivaji Nagar
- Cantonment
- Pottery Town
- Tannery Road
- Venkateshpura
- Kadugundanahalli
- Nagawara
When Will Bengaluru Pink Line Metro Services Start?
Regular passenger services on the elevated section are expected to begin at 6 am on Saturday, November 14.
Initially, trains will operate at intervals of around eight minutes. Five trains have been allocated for the corridor, of which four will be used for regular services and one will remain on standby. Train frequency may be changed after authorities assess passenger demand and the initial operation of the corridor. The fare details for the new stretch are yet to be announced.
Where Can Passengers Change Metro Lines?
Jayadeva Hospital station will serve as an interchange point between the Pink Line and the Yellow Line. This will make it easier for passengers to access the Electronic City corridor. Once the underground section becomes operational, commuters will also be able to change to the Purple Line at MG Road station.
How Will The Pink Line Help Bengaluru Commuters?
The Pink Line is expected to improve public transport connectivity across Bengaluru, particularly in the southern and northern parts of the city.
Once the entire corridor becomes operational, it will connect Kalena Agrahara in south Bengaluru to Nagawara in the north. The new route is expected to give daily commuters another travel option and make journeys across the city more convenient.
