Bengaluru’s Namma Metro will expand its operations on November 14, 2026, with the public opening of the 7.5-km elevated section of the new Pink Line. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially inaugurate this corridor on Friday, November 13, ahead of the commencement of commercial services at 6:00 AM the following day.
This initial phase covers six stations along Bannerghatta Road, stretching from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere. The Pink Line, also known as Line 4, is a 21.25-km rapid transit project designed to connect south Bengaluru to the north. The remaining 13.76-km underground section, which runs from Dairy Circle to Nagawara, is currently undergoing systems testing and is projected to open by May 2027.
Ahead of the launch, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved the renaming of three stations on the line. The changes were implemented following requests from local residents and elected representatives, including Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. The IIMB station will now be called Bilekahalli–IIMB, the JP Nagar 4th Phase station is renamed N.S. Palya–J.P. Nagar 4th Phase, and the Tavarekere station will be known as S.G. Palya (Suddagunte Palya).
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has announced plans to deploy 30 dedicated buses across five new feeder routes to support the station network. The Pink Line will be the first in the Namma Metro system to utilize Platform Screen Doors to improve commuter safety. The total operational metro network in Bengaluru now spans 103.6 km following this addition.
Key facts
- The 7.5-km elevated section features 6 stations and opens for commercial use on November 14, 2026.
- Operations will utilize 5 BEML-manufactured trains running at 8-minute intervals during peak hours.
- The Pink Line will eventually feature 18 stations, including 12 underground, upon completion.
- Interchanges are planned at Jayadeva Hospital for the Yellow Line and at MG Road for the Purple Line.
- The total operational Namma Metro network has reached 103.6 km with this infrastructure project.
Background
The Pink Line project is a 21.25-km corridor spanning from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara. It is designed to integrate with the city's broader transit map, with a future interchange planned at Nagawara to facilitate connections toward Kempegowda International Airport.
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