Bengaluru Metro's expansion continues as the line following the Yellow Line prepares to connect IIM-B, with an expected opening date forthcoming.
The Pink Line of Bengaluru's Namma Metro is set to revolutionize the city's public transportation system, connecting 18 stations from Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north. This extensive line will pass through key areas such as Bannerghatta Road, central Bengaluru, and northern IT hubs, and will even serve the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).
The Pink Line's stations are as follows:
- Kalena Agrahara (start)
- Hulimavu
- IIMB (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore)
- JP Nagar 4th Phase
- Jayadeva Hospital
- Tavarekere
- Dairy Circle
- Lakkasandra
- Langford Town
- National Military School
- MG Road (interchange with Purple Line)
- Shivajinagar
- Cantonment
- Pottery Town
- Tannery Road
- Venkateshapura
- Kadugondanahalli
- Nagawara (end, interchange with Blue Line)
This line will boast important interchanges with the Purple Line at MG Road station, the Yellow Line at Jayadeva Hospital station, and the Blue Line at Nagawara station.
The Pink Line, spanning approximately 21.25 km, will predominantly be underground, and is expected to be fully operational around late 2026. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is currently constructing the station development for the IIMB metro station on the Pink Line, with civil work on the elevated part of the station already completed.
The subterranean section of the Pink Line will pass through significant intersections including MG Road, Shivajinagar, and Tannery Road. The line will also serve the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and nearby areas.
The first phase of the Pink Line will be a 7.5 km elevated route from Tavarekere to Kalena Agrahara, expected by March 2026. Meanwhile, the BMRCL is making significant progress on the 58.19-km Blue Line, which will have direct connectivity between Silk Board Junction and Kempegowda International Airport.
The Pink Line metro project is a significant step forward for Bengaluru, marking the second metro line in the city after the Yellow Line. The IIMB metro station, an elevated station on Bannerghatta Road in Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, next to Fortis Hospital, is currently under construction.
It is important to note that the Pink Line does not directly connect the IIM Bangalore campus, and no new facts about the campus were mentioned in the provided text. The Orange Line Phase 3 is not mentioned in the text either.
The Pink Line metro is set to open in two phases, with the first phase expected by March 2026, and the full line expected to open by September 2026. The Namma Metro network continues to expand, offering residents and visitors of Bengaluru a more efficient and convenient way to travel throughout the city.
[1] BMRCL [2] The New Indian Express [3] Deccan Herald [4] Times of India
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