Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: PM Modi to inaugurate new stretch on November 13; check route, stations and key details

Bengaluru's anticipated Metro Pink Line is on the verge of a significant milestone, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to officially open its 7.5-kilometer elevated segment on November 13, 2026. The stretch, connecting Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere in southern Bengaluru, has already secured safety approval, paving the way for regular passenger services.

This inauguration will push the city's operational Metro network beyond the 100-kilometer mark for the first time, expanding Namma Metro's coverage from 96.1 kilometers to 103.6 kilometers, making it India's second-largest Metro network after Delhi.

Tejasvi Surya, Bengaluru South MP, confirmed the inauguration date via a post on X, while Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the development. Modi's journey will begin at Tavarekere and culminate at IIMB-Bilekahalli station before formally launching commercial services. The initial operational section will encompass seven stations, including Jayadeva Hospital, which will serve as an interchange with the existing Yellow Line, providing commuters with an alternative route to Bengaluru's major employment hubs without relying solely on road transport.

The 7.5-kilometer elevated stretch obtained clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on October 28, following thorough inspections and safety assessments. This approval was a crucial step towards commencing passenger operations. However, the 7.5-kilometer elevated section is merely a part of the larger Pink Line project, which will stretch approximately 21.25 kilometers, connecting Kalena Agrahara in southern Bengaluru to Nagawara in the north.

This comprehensive corridor will feature a 13.76-kilometer underground section, currently under construction, alongside additional platform screen doors and signalling systems to ensure a smooth start to passenger operations.