After missing deadline, Bengaluru Metro Pink Line’s 7.5-km stretch ready, inauguration expected in September
The 7.5-km Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere stretch of Bengaluru's Pink Metro line is complete and awaiting an inauguration date from the Indian government. Officials hope to open the line in September to improve north-south connectivity.
Why it matters
The completion of this infrastructure project is critical for alleviating traffic congestion in a major global tech hub, despite significant delays.
After missing several deadlines, the 7.5-km Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere stretch of Pink Line is ready for inauguration, with Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda saying the city is hopeful of getting a Centre-approved inauguration date within September.
Speaking about the new addition to the city’s Metro network, Mr. Gowda said that the stretch is ready to be opened for public use and will be inaugurated once the Government of India provides a date. “We are ready. As soon as the date is given by the Government of India, this stretch will be inaugurated and opened to people for commuting,” he said on Wednesday.
Mr. Gowda had earlier said that the inauguration will happen in August 2026. This was announced after his first high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) after he took over charge of the portfolio.
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