Bengaluru, November 13, 2026: Bengaluru marked a major milestone in its public transportation journey on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Pink Line of Namma Metro alongside Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The inauguration signals an important step towards improving connectivity, reducing traffic congestion and making daily commuting easier for thousands of Bengaluru residents.
Modi and Shivakumar Take Inaugural Metro Ride
During the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar jointly flagged off the new Metro service. Both leaders purchased Metro tickets before boarding the train and travelled together from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro Station.
Karnataka Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya also participated in the inaugural journey.
During the ride, Shivakumar briefed the Prime Minister about the infrastructure improvements, including a double-decker corridor designed to accommodate both Metro rail services and road traffic.
The joint participation of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister highlighted cooperation between the Central and State governments in developing Bengaluru's transport infrastructure.
₹3,470 Crore Pink Line Project
The newly inaugurated elevated section of the Pink Line stretches approximately 7.5 kilometres from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at an estimated cost of ₹3,470 crore.
The first phase includes six stations:
Kalena Agrahara
Hulimavu
IIM Bangalore (IIMB)
JP Nagar 4th Phase
Jayadeva Hospital
Tavarekere
Regular passenger services are scheduled to begin at 6 AM on November 14, 2026, with trains initially expected to operate at approximately eight-minute intervals.
Major Relief for Bannerghatta Road Commuters
One of the biggest advantages of the Pink Line is improved transportation along the heavily travelled Bannerghatta Road corridor.
The new line is expected to benefit students, office employees, hospital visitors, business owners and thousands of daily commuters.
Jayadeva Hospital Metro Station will provide an interchange with the Yellow Line, improving access towards Electronic City and other important destinations.
With the addition of the Pink Line's elevated stretch, Bengaluru's operational Metro network will expand to approximately 103.6 kilometres, crossing the significant 100-kilometre milestone.
What About the Remaining Pink Line?
The complete Pink Line is planned to connect Kalena Agrahara in southern Bengaluru with Nagawara in the north.
The entire corridor will cover approximately 21.25 kilometres with 18 stations, comprising six elevated stations and 12 underground stations.
The underground section is still under construction and is currently targeted for completion in 2027.
Once fully operational, the Pink Line is expected to improve connectivity between residential neighbourhoods, educational institutions, hospitals, commercial centres and other major parts of the city.
A Step Towards Bengaluru's Future
As one of India's leading technology and business hubs, Bengaluru continues to face growing challenges from traffic congestion, population growth and increasing demand for reliable public transportation.
The expansion of Namma Metro represents an important investment in the city's future, offering the potential for shorter journeys, reduced dependence on private vehicles and more sustainable urban mobility.
The inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not just the opening of another Metro stretch. It represents another step towards building a more connected and accessible Bengaluru.
For Bengalureans, the Pink Line brings the promise of a faster, more convenient and better-connected city.