CMRS likely to inspect 7.5-km Pink Line elevated section from October 6 to 8

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) is expected to inspect a 7.5-kilometer elevated section of Bengaluru's Pink Line metro, spanning between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere stations, from October 6 to 8. This statutory safety inspection was requested by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on September 18.

The inspection will be conducted by V. Venkatasubramanian, Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety, Southern Circle, to ensure the newly constructed Reach 6 elevated section adheres to safety requirements for commercial passenger operations. The inspection will encompass the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and follow speed trials conducted on the stretch.

Upon receiving mandatory safety clearance from the CMRS, BMRCL can proceed with preparations to open the section for passenger services. The 21.3-kilometer Pink Line metro project, which has faced several delays, includes a 7.5-kilometer elevated section and a 13.8-kilometer underground section. The underground stretch will connect Dairy Circle, M.G. Road, Shivajinagar, and Tannery Road, creating a north-south metro link through central Bengaluru.