PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Pink Line elevated stretch
The new 7-kilometre section extends the city's operational metro network beyond 100 km for the first time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namma Metro Pink Line's elevated stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere in Bengaluru on Friday. The Prime Minister, accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Governor Sudha Yadav, flagged off the service and took a ride from SG Palya to the IIMB Metro Station, according to reports from ANI and The News Mill.
The new corridor covers six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIMB (Bilekahalli-IIMB), JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, and Tavarekere. Developed at a cost of approximately Rs 3,470 crore, this section pushes the city's operational metro network past the 100-km mark.
The inauguration is part of a larger series of development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore being launched by the Prime Minister in Bengaluru. These works include various sectors such as transport, energy, waste management, and railways, according to the Times of India.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the state government is committed to expanding public transport and creating a more commuter-friendly city. BJP National General Secretary Harish Dwivedi added that the Central Government remains committed to the development of Karnataka.
The underground section of the Pink Line is targeted for completion in 2027. The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) completed the final inspection on October 8, 2026, with safety clearance announced on October 28, 2026.