Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: Route, Stations, Opening Date & Latest Updates

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Pink Line will link Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara over 21 km, featuring elevated and underground sections

The Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line will connect Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara through a 21.26 km corridor with both elevated and underground sections. Here’s everything you need to know — route map, key stations, project progress, and launch timeline.

Overview: Bengaluru’s Pink Line Explained
The Pink Line of Namma Metro is one of the most ambitious transport projects in Bengaluru’s history. Spanning 21.26 kilometres, the corridor will link Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north — easing congestion, cutting travel time, and connecting several major commercial and residential areas.

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Operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the Pink Line is designed to strengthen the city’s north–south connectivity and form a vital part of Phase II of the Namma Metro network.

Route and Structure
The Pink Line features two distinct segments:
Elevated stretch – 7.5 km:
Runs along Bannerghatta Road, from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere (Swagath Cross Road).
Underground stretch – 13.76 km:
Begins near Dairy Circle, continues through MG Road, Shivajinagar, and Tannery Road, and ends at Nagawara.
This combination of elevated and underground design makes the Pink Line one of Bengaluru’s most technically challenging infrastructure projects.

Major Stations and Interchanges
Key stations include:
Elevated: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva, Tavarekere
Underground: Dairy Circle, Mico Layout, Langford Town, MG Road, Shivajinagar, Nagawara
At Jayadeva Interchange, passengers will be able to switch to the Yellow Line, providing smooth transfers across the network.

Construction Status (As of Late 2025)
Tunnelling: Over 90 percent completed.
Elevated works: Civil construction is nearly finished; station fit-outs and system installations are ongoing.
Rolling stock: BEML Limited will deliver 20 trainsets with CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) technology to enable driverless operations.
System integration: Work on signalling, testing, and power systems is in progress.

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Opening Timeline

If integration and testing extend, the entire line may open by December 2026.

Why It Matters
The Pink Line will transform Bengaluru’s commute by:
* Linking Bannerghatta Road and Nagawara, two of the city’s busiest corridors
* Reducing cross-city travel time by up to 45 minutes
* Providing direct access to educational institutions, hospitals, and IT hubs
* Relieving road congestion in south and central Bengaluru

Key Challenges
* Land acquisition delays slowed initial construction.
* Tunnelling under dense urban areas required complex engineering.
* Train and signalling integration remain the final hurdles before testing.
* Despite these challenges, progress remains steady, and civil works are in their final stages.

What to Expect
* Modern, air-conditioned trains with advanced automation
* Quicker, more reliable travel between north and south Bengaluru
* Early access to the elevated corridor before full network launch
* Enhanced last-mile options via feeder buses and autos

The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line is set to be a game-changer for urban mobility in India’s tech capital. Once operational, it will not only cut travel times but also strengthen public transport integration across the city.
Though completion is targeted for 2026, the Pink Line already symbolizes Bengaluru’s shift toward smarter, faster, and greener transport.