Bangalore Pink Line Metro 2026 — Opening Date, Route & Live Status
The Namma Metro Pink Line is Bengaluru's most anticipated new metro corridor, running from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara via Bannerghatta Road and MG Road. Spanning 21.26 km with 18 stations (6 elevated, 12 underground), the elevated section cleared RDSO safety trials in June 2026, and BMRCL has now received the signalling system's Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate from Bengaluru-based Jodova Technologies — the hurdle that had held up formal safety clearance — while the Railway Board has approved the BEML trains. The elevated section (6 stations) is now targeted to open by mid-October 2026, and the final Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) inspection — the last formal step before passenger services begin — was completed on October 8, 2026; BMRCL now awaits the CMRS authorisation to operate. The underground section is targeted for January 2027 — civil work and track-laying there are already complete, with systems installation underway. Status re-verified 12 October 2026 — the ISA signalling certificate is in hand, the Railway Board has approved the trains, and the CMRS safety inspection was completed on October 8, 2026; BMRCL is clearing the commissioner's conditions before the CMRS authorisation, and the line is not yet open to passengers (no official opening date announced).
The elevated section (6 stations) cleared RDSO speed trials in June 2026, BMRCL has received the ISA signalling certificate (Jodova Technologies), and the Railway Board has approved the BEML trains. The CMRS final safety inspection was completed on October 8, 2026 (held October 6–8). The last formal step is the CMRS authorisation to operate, issued once BMRCL complies with the commissioner's observations — the stretch is targeted to open by mid-October 2026. Opening this 7.5 km elevated stretch will push Namma Metro's operational network past the 100 km mark for the first time. The underground section (12 stations) is targeted for January 2027.
Pink Line — Quick Facts
- Route: Kalena Agrahara ↔ Nagawara (via Bannerghatta Road & MG Road)
- Stations: 18 (6 elevated + 12 underground) • Length: 21.26 km
- Status: CMRS inspection completed October 8, 2026 — awaiting CMRS authorisation to open
- Phase 1 (elevated, 6 stations): Targeted to open by mid-October 2026
- Phase 2 (underground, 12 stations): Targeted for January 2027
- Interchanges: Yellow Line (Jayadeva Hospital), Purple Line (MG Road)
Pink Line at a Glance
| Terminals | Kalena Agrahara ↔ Nagawara |
| Number of stations | 18 (6 elevated + 12 underground) |
| Length | 21.26 km |
| Status | CMRS inspection completed (October 8, 2026) — awaiting CMRS authorisation to open |
| Phase 1 opening (elevated) | Targeted to open by mid-October 2026 (6 stations: Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere) |
| Phase 2 opening (underground) | Targeted for January 2027 (12 underground stations added) |
| Colour code | Pink |
| Interchanges | Yellow Line at Jayadeva Hospital; Purple Line at MG Road |
| Operator | BMRCL (Namma Metro) |
All 18 Pink Line Stations (in order)
From Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north. Stations marked 🔵 are underground; others are elevated.
Phase 1 — Elevated Section (6 stations, targeted mid-October 2026)
| # | Station | Nearby / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalena Agrahara | Southern terminus. Elevated. Bannerghatta Road, south Bengaluru. |
| 2 | Hulimavu | Elevated. Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road. |
| 3 | IIMB | Elevated. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. |
| 4 | JP Nagar 4th Phase | Elevated. JP Nagar residential area. |
| 5 | Jayadeva Hospital | Elevated. Interchange — Yellow Line. Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. |
| 6 | Tavarekere | Elevated. Northern end of Phase 1. Bannerghatta Road / Hosur Road junction. |
Phase 2 — Underground Section (12 stations, now targeted for January 2027)
| # | Station | Nearby / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 🔵 Dairy Circle | Underground. Dairy Circle Junction, Hosur Road. |
| 8 | 🔵 Lakkasandra | Underground. Lakkasandra, inner south Bengaluru. |
| 9 | 🔵 Langford Town | Underground. Langford Town / Langford Road area. |
| 10 | 🔵 National Military School | Underground. Near National Military School, central Bengaluru. |
| 11 | 🔵 MG Road | Underground. Interchange — Purple Line. Mahatma Gandhi Road, central Bengaluru. |
| 12 | 🔵 Shivaji Nagar | Underground. Shivaji Nagar bus terminal area. |
| 13 | 🔵 Cantonment | Underground. Near Cantonment Railway Station, Bengaluru Cantonment. |
| 14 | 🔵 Pottery Town | Underground. Pottery Town / Frazer Town area. |
| 15 | 🔵 Tannery Road | Underground. Tannery Road, north Bengaluru. |
| 16 | 🔵 Venkateshpura | Underground. Venkateshpura area. |
| 17 | 🔵 Kadugundanahalli | Underground. Kadugundanahalli, north Bengaluru. |
| 18 | 🔵 Nagawara | Underground. Northern terminus. Nagawara, Outer Ring Road. |
Pink Line Areas & Neighbourhoods Served
The Pink Line will connect south Bengaluru (Bannerghatta Road corridor) to north Bengaluru (ORR/Nagawara) through the city centre. Here are the key localities each station serves:
| # | Station | Key Areas & Localities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalena Agrahara | Gottigere, Kalena Agrahara, south Bannerghatta Road |
| 2 | Hulimavu | Hulimavu, Gottigere area, mid-Bannerghatta Road |
| 3 | IIMB | IIM Bangalore campus, Bilekahalli, Arekere |
| 4 | JP Nagar 4th Phase | JP Nagar, Puttenahalli, Sarakki |
| 5 | Jayadeva Hospital | Sri Jayadeva Hospital, BTM 1st Stage, Hosur Road. ↔ Yellow Line |
| 6 | Tavarekere | Tavarekere, Mangammanapalya, Silk Board area |
| 7 | 🔵 Dairy Circle | Dairy Circle junction, Benniganahalli Road, Lalbagh East |
| 8 | 🔵 Lakkasandra | Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, inner south Bengaluru |
| 9 | 🔵 Langford Town | Langford Town, Langford Road, Richmond Town |
| 10 | 🔵 National Military School | National Military School, Richmond Town, Museum Road |
| 11 | 🔵 MG Road | MG Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, UB City. ↔ Purple Line |
| 12 | 🔵 Shivaji Nagar | Shivaji Nagar bus terminal, Russell Market, Frazer Town area |
| 13 | 🔵 Cantonment | Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station, Benson Town, Cox Town |
| 14 | 🔵 Pottery Town | Pottery Town, Frazer Town, Commercial Street North |
| 15 | 🔵 Tannery Road | Tannery Road, HBR Layout, Hoysala Nagar |
| 16 | 🔵 Venkateshpura | Venkateshpura, Ganganagar, near Esteem Mall |
| 17 | 🔵 Kadugundanahalli | Kadugundanahalli, Baiyappanahalli North, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar |
| 18 | 🔵 Nagawara | Nagawara, HBR Layout, ORR junction, north Bengaluru. Northern terminus. |
Localities listed are approximate walking-distance catchment areas. Elevated stations (1–6) are on Bannerghatta Road; underground stations (7–18) run through central and north Bengaluru.
Pink Line Opening Timeline
The Pink Line is being built in two phases due to the complexity of the underground tunnelling work through central Bengaluru.
Phase 1 — Elevated Section
6 stations: Kalena Agrahara → Tavarekere • 7.5 km elevated
Missed its August 15, 2026 launch target but is now targeted to open by mid-October 2026. RDSO conducted 12-day oscillation trials and Emergency Braking Distance (EBD) tests between April 28 and May 9, 2026, clearing trains for 90 kmph operations on June 4, 2026. An earlier CMRS inspection ran August 12–14, 2026 (CCRS Janak Kumar Garg) — the trains and civil infrastructure passed, but formal clearance was held pending the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate for the CBTC signalling system. By late September 2026 that ISA certificate had been issued by Jodova Technologies, and the Railway Board approved the BEML rolling stock. The final CMRS safety inspection of the elevated stretch was completed on October 8, 2026 (held October 6–8; BMRCL applied for it on September 18, 2026): the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle), V Venkatasubramanian, began on the morning of October 6 at Kalena Agrahara station — checking the station control room, signalling equipment room, track parameters and platform clearance — before running a motor-trolley inspection along the corridor, with a Kothanur depot visit, train/speed trials and an Operational Control Centre (OCC) inspection over the three days. BMRCL must now comply with the observations and conditions set by the commissioner before receiving the CMRS authorisation to operate. Opening the stretch will take Namma Metro's operational network past 100 km for the first time. Passenger services on the 6-station stretch are targeted to begin by mid-October 2026, though no official opening date has been announced yet. BMRCL plans to run six trains, at a six-minute peak-hour frequency (10 minutes off-peak).
Phase 2 — Underground Section
12 stations: Dairy Circle → Nagawara • 13.76 km underground
Now targeted for January 2027 (revised from an earlier December 2026 target). All tunnelling was completed by December 2024 (all 9 TBMs finished, including the final TBM 'Bhadra' at Nagawara). Civil work and track-laying are now complete on the underground stretch — a late-August 2026 site inspection by Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, walking the MG Road-to-Shivaji Nagar tunnel section, confirmed systems work (AC and ventilation, Environmental Control System, cabling, and platform screen door installation) is currently underway. 23 BEML-built driverless trains are planned for the full corridor.
Expected Pink Line Timings (from September 2026)
BMRCL has not published an official Pink Line timetable. Based on existing Namma Metro operating patterns, here is what to expect once the elevated section opens:
- First train (Mon–Sat): ~5:00 AM from both terminals
- Last train (Mon–Sat): ~11:00 PM from both terminals
- Sunday/Holiday first train: ~7:00 AM
- Initial frequency: Every 10–15 minutes (likely to improve as ridership grows)
- Technology: Driverless CBTC system — Bengaluru's first
All times are estimates — BMRCL will publish the official timetable before the line opens. Check Namma Metro Timings for the latest.
Interchanges & Connections
- Jayadeva Hospital (Yellow Line) — An elevated interchange between the Pink and Yellow lines. From here you can reach RV Road, Electronic City, BTM Layout, Central Silk Board and the rest of the Yellow Line corridor.
- MG Road (Purple Line) — An underground interchange connecting the Pink Line with the existing Purple Line (East-West Corridor). From MG Road you can travel to Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station), Baiyyappanahalli, Whitefield and all Purple Line stations.
Once the Pink Line opens, you can use the journey planner to plan routes that use the Pink Line, including fare and travel time estimates.
Pink Line on the Metro Map
See where the Pink Line corridor fits in the full Namma Metro network.
Why the Pink Line Matters
The Pink Line (Reach 1 of Phase 2A) is one of the most significant additions to the Namma Metro network. Here's what it will change:
- South Bengaluru connectivity — Areas like Hulimavu, JP Nagar and IIMB have no metro connection today; the Pink Line will be their first rail link.
- City centre access — The underground section passes through Dairy Circle, Langford Town and MG Road, connecting inner south Bengaluru to the CBD without a road transfer.
- Driverless technology — The Pink Line will be Bengaluru's first driverless metro line, using a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system for higher frequency and reliability.
- Reduced Bengaluru south traffic — Bannerghatta Road and Hosur Road corridors see some of the worst congestion in the city; the Pink Line offers a direct alternative.
Estimated Pink Line Travel Times
Based on an average speed of 35 kmph (including station stops), here are estimated journey times between key stations once the full Pink Line is operational.
| From | To | Stations | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalena Agrahara | Jayadeva Hospital | 5 | ~12 min |
| Kalena Agrahara | MG Road | 11 | ~28 min |
| Kalena Agrahara | Nagawara | 18 | ~42 min |
| JP Nagar 4th Phase | MG Road | 8 | ~20 min |
| Jayadeva Hospital | Shivaji Nagar | 8 | ~18 min |
| MG Road | Nagawara | 8 | ~18 min |
Times are estimates based on average metro speeds. Actual journey times will be confirmed once BMRCL publishes the official timetable.
Expected Pink Line Fares
BMRCL has not announced separate Pink Line fares. Based on the existing Namma Metro distance-based fare structure (applicable across all lines), here are estimated fares for common Pink Line journeys.
| Route | Distance | Est. Fare (Token) |
|---|---|---|
| Kalena Agrahara → Jayadeva Hospital | ~7 km | Rs 25–30 |
| Kalena Agrahara → MG Road | ~14 km | Rs 35–40 |
| Kalena Agrahara → Nagawara | ~21 km | Rs 45–55 |
| JP Nagar → MG Road | ~10 km | Rs 30–35 |
| MG Road → Nagawara | ~8 km | Rs 25–30 |
Fares are estimates based on current Namma Metro distance-based pricing. Smart card users get a ~5% discount. Use the fare calculator for exact fares once the line opens.
Construction Progress & Key Milestones
October 6–8, 2026 INSPECTION COMPLETED
The final CMRS safety inspection of the elevated section ran over three days and was completed on October 8, 2026. It began on the morning of October 6, 2026 at Kalena Agrahara station, where the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle), V Venkatasubramanian, started with the station control room, signalling equipment room, track parameters and platform clearance. BMRCL had formally applied for the inspection on September 18, 2026. The CMRS team then ran a motor-trolley inspection along the elevated corridor, with a Kothanur depot visit, train/speed trials and an inspection of the Operational Control Centre (OCC). BMRCL must now comply with the commissioner's observations and conditions to receive the authorisation to operate; passenger services are targeted to begin by mid-October 2026.
Late September 2026
The Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate for the CBTC signalling system — the item that held up clearance at the August inspection — was issued by Bengaluru-based Jodova Technologies, and the Railway Board approved the BEML rolling stock. The two outstanding hurdles cleared, the final CMRS inspection could be scheduled.
Late August 2026
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, with Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad and Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan, inspected the underground corridor on foot from MG Road to Shivaji Nagar. Civil and track work are complete on this stretch; systems work — AC and ventilation, Environmental Control System (ECS), cabling, electrical and mechanical works including platform screen door installation — is underway.
August 14, 2026 NO CLEARANCE YET
CMRS (Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety) final inspection of the elevated section concluded. CCRS Janak Kumar Garg inspected the 7.5 km stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere — the trains and stations passed, but clearance was not granted pending the ISA signalling certificate. The August 15 launch target was officially missed.
August 12, 2026
RDSO issued the interim speed certificate for the Pink Line rolling stock on the first day of the CMRS inspection.
June 2026
RDSO speed certificate issued after 12-day oscillation trials. Trains cleared for 90 kmph operations.
April–May 2026
RDSO oscillation trials and Emergency Braking Distance tests on elevated section (Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere).
December 2024
Final TBM 'Bhadra' completed breakthrough at Nagawara. All 9 tunnel boring machines finished — full underground tunnelling complete.
2023–2024
Progressive TBM breakthroughs through central Bengaluru. Underground station excavation and structural work at Dairy Circle, MG Road, Shivaji Nagar.
2020
Civil construction commenced on the elevated section along Bannerghatta Road.
Pink Line — Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Bangalore Metro Pink Line open?
The Pink Line is opening in two phases. The elevated section (6 stations, Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere) is now targeted to open by mid-October 2026. RDSO safety trials were cleared on June 4, 2026, and as of late September 2026 BMRCL has received the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate for the signalling system (issued by Jodova Technologies) — clearing the hurdle that had held up formal clearance — while the Railway Board has approved the BEML trains. The final CMRS safety inspection of the elevated stretch was completed on October 8, 2026; commercial services can begin once BMRCL clears the commissioner's conditions and receives the CMRS authorisation to operate. The underground section (12 stations, Dairy Circle to Nagawara) is targeted for January 2027 — civil and track work there are complete, with systems installation underway. As of 12 October 2026 the line has not yet opened to passengers.
Is the Pink Line open now?
No, not yet — but it is close. As of 12 October 2026, the Pink Line has not opened to passengers. BMRCL has received the ISA signalling certificate (Jodova Technologies) and the Railway Board has approved the trains — the two items that had held up clearance. All 6 elevated stations are physically complete, and the final CMRS safety inspection of the elevated section (Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere) was completed on October 8, 2026. Once BMRCL clears the commissioner's observations and conditions and receives the CMRS authorisation to operate, passenger services are targeted to begin by mid-October 2026 (no official opening date announced yet).
How many stations are on the Pink Line?
There are 18 stations — 6 elevated (Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere on Bannerghatta Road) and 12 underground (Dairy Circle to Nagawara through central Bengaluru). Total length is 21.26 km.
What is the route of the Pink Line?
The Pink Line runs from Kalena Agrahara (south Bengaluru, Bannerghatta Road) to Nagawara (north Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road), passing through Hulimavu, IIMB, JP Nagar, Jayadeva Hospital, Tavarekere, Dairy Circle, Langford Town, MG Road, Shivaji Nagar, Cantonment and Pottery Town.
Which metro lines interchange with the Pink Line?
The Pink Line will interchange with the Yellow Line at Jayadeva Hospital station and with the Purple Line at MG Road station. These are the two key transfer points connecting the Pink Line to the rest of the Namma Metro network.
Does the Pink Line go to MG Road?
Yes — the Pink Line has a dedicated underground station at MG Road (station 11), which will be an interchange with the existing MG Road Purple Line station.
What is the southern terminus of the Pink Line?
The southern terminus is Kalena Agrahara, an elevated station on Bannerghatta Road in south Bengaluru (near Gottigere).
Has the Pink Line cleared safety trials?
Largely, yes. RDSO conducted 12-day oscillation trials and Emergency Braking Distance (EBD) tests on the elevated section between April 28 and May 9, 2026, clearing trains for 90 kmph operations with a speed certificate issued on June 4, 2026. An earlier CMRS inspection ran August 12–14, 2026 with CCRS Janak Kumar Garg but concluded without formal clearance, because the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate for the CBTC signalling system was still pending. That certificate has since been issued by Jodova Technologies and the Railway Board has approved the BEML trains, and the CMRS final safety inspection of the elevated stretch was completed on October 8, 2026. The last remaining step is the CMRS authorisation to operate, once BMRCL complies with the inspection's conditions — opening targeted by mid-October 2026.
Does the Pink Line serve JP Nagar?
Yes. JP Nagar 4th Phase (station 4) on the elevated section is the nearest Pink Line station to the JP Nagar residential area. It connects JP Nagar residents directly to IIMB, Jayadeva Hospital (Yellow Line interchange), Bannerghatta Road and — once the underground section opens — central Bengaluru via MG Road. JP Nagar previously had no metro access.
Will the Pink Line run along Bannerghatta Road?
Yes. The elevated section of the Pink Line (6 stations, expected to open September 2026) runs entirely along Bannerghatta Road from Kalena Agrahara (near Gottigere) to Tavarekere. Stations on this stretch are Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere. The underground section from Dairy Circle onwards runs underground through central Bengaluru and is not on Bannerghatta Road.