Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line likely to be open by 2026. Check station list and key details

The Pink Line includes a 2.5-km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere (Swagath Cross Road) and a 13.76-km underground stretch.

Published on: Oct 20, 2025, 10:58:08 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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The long-awaited Namma Metro’s 21-km Pink Line, connecting Kalena Agrahara and Nagawara, is expected to open by May 2026. The ongoing construction work is likely to be completed next year.

The Pink Line will also connect with several major corridors, allowing passengers to switch lines easily. (AI generated image- Google Gemini)

Several delays were experienced in the development of other metro lines in the city, frustrating and disappointing Bengaluru commuters.

The Yellow Line to Electronics City was delayed by over two years, while the Green Line took almost five years to become operational, according to a report by Bangalore Mirror.

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The Pink Line includes a 2.5-km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere (Swagath Cross Road), and a 13.76-km underground stretch, making it one of the most complex metro projects in the city.

There are six stations on the elevated corridor:

Kalena Agrahara
Hulimavu
IIM-Bangalore
JP Nagar 4th Phase
Jayadeva
Tavarekere

Bengaluru’s longest tunnel, which forms part of the underground section of this line, is expected to be launched by December 2026.

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The Pink Line will also connect with several major corridors, allowing passengers to switch lines easily. Important interchange stations include Jayadeva (Yellow Line), MG Road (Purple Line), Dairy Circle (Red Line), Nagawara (Blue Line), and JP Nagar 4th Phase (Orange Line). This is expected to significantly ease travel between the city’s central and southern areas.

For the operation of this line, four train sets will be deployed. The trains will be supplied by BEML, which is producing 318 metro coaches for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) under a supply agreement. Of these, 96 coaches (equivalent to 16 train sets) have been earmarked for the Pink Line.

Once operational, the pink link will enhance connectivity throughout the city. The commuters will benefit from faster travel. Reportedly, the is progressing on schedule, and trial runs will begin ahead of the planned launch.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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