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The Pink Line connects Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north, passing through a mix of elevated and underground sections. Here’s a complete guide to the Pink Line route.
These six stations will provide thousands of commuters on Bannerghatta Road with their first metro access. (Image: X)
For years, parts of South Bengaluru and Bannerghatta Road have been waiting for easy, fast public transport. Now, the Namma Metro Pink Line is finally moving towards reality.
With the prototype train built by BEML ready for unveiling on December 11, the corridor has entered a more visible phase of progress. And unlike earlier metro lines, it will open in phases, with some areas getting relief earlier than others.
Here’s a clear guide to what’s coming, which areas will be connected first, and what the timeline looks like for the entire line.
What is the pink line?
The Pink Line connects Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north, passing through a mix of elevated and underground sections. It will serve some of the densest areas of Bengaluru and connect major educational institutions, hospitals and residential centres.
key features:
• Total extent: Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara
• Both elevated and underground parts
• Trains manufactured: BEML
• Prototype unveiled: December 11
• Full line target: December 2026
Which areas get metro facilities first?
The first section likely to open is the elevated section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere. If the pace of construction continues, this portion could become operational as early as May 2026.
Expected first operating station:
• Kalena Agrahara
• Hulimavu
• IIM Bangalore
• JP Nagar IV Phase
• Jaidev
• Tavarekere
These six stations will provide thousands of commuters on Bannerghatta Road with their first metro access, reducing pressure on BMTC routes, auto fares and rush hour bottlenecks near Jaydev and Dairy Circle.
What this means for residents:
• Faster work commute
• Quick access to IIMB, hospitals and colleges
• Later it will be easier to interchange the green and yellow lines
• Less dependence on autos during morning and evening rush hours
Full line coverage: who will benefit next
Once the underground section between Dairy Circle and Nagavara is completed, coverage extends to central and north Bengaluru. The Pink Line will eventually connect major locations such as:
- Dairy Circle• Lakkasandra• Langford Road Area• MG Road Nearby (Via Interchange)• Shivajinagar• Venkateshpura• Arabic College• Nagawara
This North South connectivity, once seamless, will drastically cut commute times and help commuters avoid areas that are currently disrupted during peak hours.
Why does prototyping matter?
The train model was actually scheduled to arrive by June 2025. However, some equipment shortages 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 trials begin, progress becomes more predictable. Metro officials often say that once the trains arrive, a psychological change helps contractors work faster to meet deadlines.
Government deadlines for other lines
Pink Line is one of the major ongoing metro works. The government has set clear timelines for three other key areas:
- 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 a distance of 58 km with 30 stations, with an estimated cost of Rs 15000 crore. Officials have warned contractors that excuses will not be accepted and deadlines must be adhered to.
partial opening strategy
The state is also considering opening short sections of the line once construction in those sections is completed. As the Deputy Chief Minister said, train services may start between five to ten stations even before the entire line is ready. This phased approach can provide relief to commuters much earlier and reduce traffic load around construction areas.
What should travelers expect?
If the schedule goes well, residents of Bannerghatta Road and surrounding areas will be the first to benefit in 2026. North and Central Bengaluru will be included once the underground work is completed. By 2027, with the completion of other corridors, the Pink Line will become part of a broader metro network spread across the city.
08 December, 2025, 14:16 IST
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