Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening approval expected within five days; Blue Line trial runs by October-end
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
The State government has requested an early decision on the Pink Line metro's inauguration date from the Union government and relevant ministers. The Pink Line, a 7.5 km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, has recently completed safety and electrical trials. The Blue Line, connecting K.R. Puram with Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport, will begin trial runs by the end of October.
However, the project faces delays due to various obstacles, including a court stay on tree-felling, utility relocation, and heavy traffic on the Outer Ring Road. The K.R. Puram-Central Silk Board corridor, spanning 19.75 km, is expected to have train operations starting from the first week of November, with commercial services aimed for mid-next year.
The Hebbal-airport stretch is also under construction, with train operations targeted for October or November next year. The government aims to alleviate up to 50% of Bengaluru's traffic problems through the combined expansion of metro, suburban rail, and bus services over the next one to two years.
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