Bangalore Metro Pink Line Commissioning Delayed Due to Pending Trainset Deliveries

BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): The long-awaited Namma Metro Pink Line in Bengaluru has encountered another delay as the delivery of train sets remains pending. The 21.25 km corridor between Kalena Agrahara and Nagawara, earlier expected to be operational by end-2025 and later by March 2026, is now projected to open only by May 2026.

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) bagged the rolling stock contract of Bangalore Metro from Uttar Pradesh Metro Corporation (UPMRCL) in August 2023. The contract includes the manufacture of 318 new metro coaches for the Bangalore Metro Phase 2, Phase 2A and Phase 2B projects. As per the contract BEML is supposed to deliver 96 coaches for the Bangalore Metro’s Pink Line. 

The first prototype rake for the Bangalore Metro Pink line is anticipated by the end of December, following which a minimum of two months will be needed for mandatory testing and safety certification. Since at least three trains are necessary to start operations, revenue service is unlikely to commence before mid-2026. 

The elevated section of the Pink Line is now structurally complete.However, the absence of train rakes has delayed the commencement of services. According to metro officials, operations on the elevated stretch could begin with three to four trains once BEML initiates deliveries. The underground section is projected to become operational by December 2026. Until then, the completed infrastructure remains unused by commuters.

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