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BENGALURU (Metro Rail News):  Bengaluru Metro’s 7.5-km elevated Pink Line section has cleared a three-day statutory safety inspection, bringing the Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere stretch closer to passenger operations. However, BMRCL must meet the conditions set by the safety commissioner before it can receive authorization to open the line.

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), Southern Circle, V. Venkatasubramanian, completed the inspection on October 8. The exercise covered the elevated alignment, stations, depot facilities, train trials and the Operations Control Centre (OCC).

Bengaluru Metro inspection covers 6 stations and depot 

The statutory inspection took place from October 6 to 8, covering the full 7.5-km elevated section along Bannerghatta Road. The inspection schedule included:

• 6 October: Motor trolley inspection of the mainline and associated infrastructure.
• 7 October: Further inspection of the line, checks at Kothanur Depot, and train trials and testing.
• 8 October: Inspection of the Operations Control Centre at Baiyappanahalli.

The section has six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere. Jayadeva Hospital will serve as an interchange with the existing Metro network.

Bengaluru Metro secured several approvals before safety inspection

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had completed several technical and regulatory steps before the CMRS inspection. The Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) issued the speed certificate in August 2026. The Railway Board subsequently granted provisional sanction for the rolling stock, while the signalling system received certification from the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA).

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The CMRS inspection was the next statutory step before the section can open for public service. The inspection’s completion does not automatically mean the line is cleared for passengers. The safety commissioner will issue authorisation subject to BMRCL complying with the observations and conditions recorded during the inspection.

Bengaluru Metro network to cross 100 km

The elevated Pink Line section will extend Bengaluru Metro’s operational network from 96.10 km to 103.60 km once it opens. The corridor will improve Metro access along Bannerghatta Road and adjoining neighbourhoods. It will also provide an interchange at Jayadeva Hospital, strengthening connections with the existing network.

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