Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening approval expected within five days; Blue Line trial runs by October-end
Bengaluru's Pink Line Metro is expected to receive operational approval within five days, while trial runs for the Blue Line are set for late October. The state government is actively pushing for an early inauguration date for the Pink Line.
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Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening approval expected within five days; Blue Line trial runs by October-end left The State government has written to the Union government and the Ministers concerned, requesting an early decision on the inauguration date. FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/n9wz9g/article71612565.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-08%20at%2015.01.36.JPEG TH BENGALURU KARNATAKA 08/10/2026 : CMRS completes safety inspection of Namma Metro’s elevated Pink Line, BMRCL. The announcements came as the Minister reviewed the progress of Metro construction and directed officials to accelerate work on the delayed Blue Line corridor connecting KR Puram with Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Trial runs on the K.R.
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