Bangalore Metro Pink Line — Route, Stations, Map & Opening Date
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 is targeting passenger operations from August 2026. The underground section is targeted for December 2026. Updated July 2026.
The elevated section (6 stations) cleared RDSO speed trials in June 2026 and is targeting an August 15, 2026 opening, pending CMRS inspection. The underground section (12 stations) is targeted for December 2026. This page will be updated when the line opens.
Pink Line — Quick Facts
- Route: Kalena Agrahara ↔ Nagawara (via Bannerghatta Road & MG Road)
- Stations: 18 (6 elevated + 12 underground) • Length: 21.26 km
- Status: RDSO speed trials cleared — CMRS inspection pending
- Phase 1 (elevated, 6 stations): Targeting August 15, 2026
- Phase 2 (underground, 12 stations): Expected December 2026
- 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 | RDSO cleared — CMRS inspection pending |
| Phase 1 opening (elevated) | Targeting August 15, 2026 (6 stations: Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere) |
| Phase 2 opening (underground) | Expected December 2026 (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, targeting August 15, 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, opening December 2026)
| # | 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
Targeting August 15, 2026 for passenger operations. RDSO conducted 12-day oscillation trials and Emergency Braking Distance (EBD) tests between April 28 and May 9, 2026. Trains were cleared for operations at the design speed of 90 kmph with no speed restrictions, and the RDSO speed certificate was issued on June 4, 2026. BMRCL has forwarded the certificate to the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) for final inspection — the last step before passenger services can begin.
Phase 2 — Underground Section
12 stations: Dairy Circle → Nagawara • 13.76 km underground
Targeted for December 2026. All tunnelling was completed by December 2024 (all 9 TBMs finished, including the final TBM 'Bhadra' at Nagawara). Station finishing, track work and systems installation are in progress. 23 BEML-built driverless trains are planned for the full corridor.
Expected Pink Line Timings (from August 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
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 targeting August 15, 2026 — RDSO safety trials were cleared on June 4, 2026, and CMRS (Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety) final inspection is the last remaining step. The underground section (12 stations, Dairy Circle to Nagawara) is targeted for December 2026. As of August 2026 the line has not yet opened to passengers.
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?
Yes. RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) conducted 12-day oscillation trials and Emergency Braking Distance (EBD) tests on the elevated section between April 28 and May 9, 2026. Trains were cleared for operations at the design speed of 90 kmph with no speed restrictions. The RDSO speed certificate was issued on June 4, 2026. The final step is CMRS (Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety) inspection, after which passenger operations can begin.
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, opening August 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.