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Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru's New Pink Line Metro
13 Nov
Summary
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the new Pink Line Metro in Bengaluru.
- The 21.25 km Pink Line has 18 stations, with a 7.5 km elevated section operational.
- The project cost approximately Rs 3,470 crore and will improve connectivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Pink Line of the Bengaluru Metro Rail project on November 13, 2026. The newly opened section runs from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, spanning a length of 21.25 km and comprising 18 stations in total.
The inauguration included a symbolic journey where Prime Minister Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar flagged off the services and traveled together on the Metro. The completed elevated corridor, which was part of the inauguration, includes six stations and was built at an approximate cost of Rs 3,470 crore. The remaining 12 stations will be part of the underground section currently under construction.
The 7.5 km elevated stretch of the Pink Line is expected to boost urban connectivity, ease traffic congestion, and reduce travel duration for commuters. It is slated to connect with the Electronic City line at Jayadeva station. Public services are scheduled to commence from 6 am on November 14, 2026, enhancing public transport facilities in Bengaluru.
