Bengaluru’s metro expansion: Pink line to open in two phases by 2026

With the Yellow Line now operational, Bengaluru’s metro network gears up for major growth as the Pink Line nears completion and Phase 3 Orange Line begins groundwork.

Bengaluru’s metro system is poised for significant expansion following the launch of the Yellow Line. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced that the Pink Line will open in two phases by September 2026. The elevated section from Tavarekere to Kalena Agrahara along Bannerghatta Road, spanning 7.5 km, is expected to be ready by March 2026. Meanwhile, the city’s longest underground metro corridor, covering 13.76 km between Dairy Circle and Nagavara, will pass through major hubs including MG Road and Shivajinagar. While the elevated segment’s civil work is complete, construction on underground stations and track installation continues.

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In parallel, the Blue Line project, connecting Silk Board Junction to Kempegowda International Airport over 58.19 km, has reached over 50% physical completion. This line will be developed in two phases, enhancing connectivity between key city points and the airport.

On August 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 3, known as the Orange Line, which will feature two elevated corridors totaling 44.65 km. The routes will connect JP Nagar 4th Phase with Kadabagere, and Hosahalli with Magadi Road.With an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore, land acquisition is progressing, and construction is slated to start later this year, promising faster commutes for Bengaluru residents.

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