Bengaluru Metro Pink Line
As of 16 Oct 2026, Bengaluru Metro Pink Line is under construction. Latest news: 16 Oct 2026.
The Pink Line is a 21.25 km line of Bengaluru's Namma Metro, run by BMRCL, from Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road to Nagawara, with 18 stations. Its 7.5 km elevated section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere (six stations) completed its CMRS inspection on 6 to 8 October 2026 and awaits safety authorisation as of mid-October 2026. The 13.76 km underground section is under construction.
Why it matters
Bannerghatta Road is one of Bengaluru's most congested corridors and has had no metro service. The elevated section will serve Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar and Jayadeva Hospital, where riders can change to the Yellow Line. Once the underground section opens, the line will run through the city centre at MG Road and Shivajinagar, reach Cantonment railway station and continue to Nagawara. The first section alone will take the operational Namma Metro network from 96.1 km to about 103.6 km.
Key facts
- Operator: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
- Length: 21.25 km, 18 stations
- Status (October 2026): Under construction. The 7.5 km elevated section (Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, 6 stations) completed its CMRS statutory inspection on 6 to 8 October 2026; CMRS raised 36 observations on 9 October 2026 and passenger services await BMRCL compliance and CMRS authorisation. No opening date announced as of 16 October 2026. The 13.76 km underground section (Dairy Circle to Nagawara, 12 stations) is under construction.
- Trains: BEML six-coach trains, CBTC signalling by Alstom; Railway Board provisional sanction (September 2026) permits GoA2 semi-automatic operation at up to 80 km/h, driverless operation needs separate approval
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line stations
The 18 stations below run from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara. Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Type | Connects to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalena Agrahara | Elevated | |
| 2 | Hulimavu | Elevated | |
| 3 | IIM Bangalore (Bilekahalli) | Elevated | |
| 4 | JP Nagar 4th Phase | Elevated | |
| 5 | Jayadeva Hospital | Elevated | Yellow Line |
| 6 | Tavarekere | Elevated | |
| 7 | Dairy Circle | Underground | |
| 8 | Lakkasandra | Underground | |
| 9 | Langford Town | Underground | |
| 10 | Rashtriya Military School | Underground | |
| 11 | MG Road | Underground | Purple Line |
| 12 | Shivajinagar | Underground | |
| 13 | Cantonment | Underground | Bengaluru Cantonment railway station |
| 14 | Pottery Town | Underground | |
| 15 | Tannery Road | Underground | |
| 16 | Venkateshpura | Underground | |
| 17 | Kadugundanahalli | Underground | |
| 18 | Nagawara | Underground | Blue Line (under construction) |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere | 6 | 7.5 | Complete; CMRS inspection held 6 to 8 October 2026, authorisation pending | expected late 2026 |
| Dairy Circle to Nagawara | 12 | 13.76 | Under construction (tunnelling complete) | expected 2027 |
Explore more
Official source: english.bmrc.co.in
Latest updates
34 tenders tracked →Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere | Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere | 6 | 7.5 | Complete; CMRS inspection held 6 to 8 October 2026, authorisation pending |
| Dairy Circle to Nagawara | Dairy Circle to Nagawara | 12 | 13.76 | Under construction (tunnelling complete) |
Milestones
- Union government approves Namma Metro Phase 2, which includes the Gottigere (Kalena Agrahara) to Nagawara line
- Elevated civil contract awarded to Simplex Infrastructures (later terminated for slow progress)
- Underground packages 2 and 3 (Langford Town to Tannery Road) awarded to Larsen & Toubro
- Underground packages 1 and 4 awarded to Afcons and ITD Cementation
- Balance elevated civil work awarded to GR Infraprojects
- Rolling stock contract awarded to BEML
- Final tunnel boring breakthrough on the underground section
- Trial runs begin on the elevated section
- CMRS approves the BEML rolling stock
- BMRCL applies to CMRS for inspection of the elevated section
- Railway Board grants provisional sanction to run the trains (GoA2, up to 80 km/h)
- CMRS Southern Circle begins three-day inspection of Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere
- CMRS issues 36 observations; BMRCL to submit compliance before authorisation
Frequently asked questions
What is the route of the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line?
The Pink Line runs 21.25 km from Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road to Nagawara in north-east Bengaluru. It has 18 stations: six elevated and twelve underground.
When will the Pink Line open?
The elevated Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere section completed its CMRS inspection on 6 to 8 October 2026. CMRS raised 36 observations on 9 October, and the section can open only after BMRCL complies and receives authorisation. No opening date had been announced as of 16 October 2026.
Which stations will open first?
Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere, all on the 7.5 km elevated section along Bannerghatta Road.
Where can passengers change lines on the Pink Line?
Jayadeva Hospital connects with the Yellow Line and MG Road with the Purple Line. Cantonment station is next to Bengaluru Cantonment railway station, and Nagawara will connect with the Blue Line, which is under construction.
How often will Pink Line trains run?
BMRCL plans to run six trains on the elevated section, every six minutes at peak hours and every 10 minutes at other times.
Who makes the Pink Line trains?
BEML supplies the six-coach trains. The Railway Board's provisional sanction of September 2026 allows semi-automatic (GoA2) operation with a train operator on board; driverless running needs separate approval.
Where is the Pink Line depot?
Trains are maintained at Kothanur depot, and the line is controlled from the Operations Control Centre at Baiyappanahalli.
Journey Planner & Route Map
No tenders or contracts have been recorded for this project yet. New bids across India appear on the Tender Tracker.