Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Testing Begins
The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, which will run from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, has started its testing phase.
This is a big step before it opens to the public.
The new line is expected to help reduce traffic in busy areas of the city.
While it's not ready for passengers yet, the testing shows that Bengaluru is getting closer to having this important north-south Metro connection.
The testing is happening on a 7.5 km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.
The tests check if the trains are safe and work well.
The whole underground section from Dairy Circle to Nagawara is expected to be ready by December 2026.
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara–Nagawara corridor) has entered the testing phase.
Trial runs are underway on the 7.5 km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.
The line is not yet open to the public, with a likely opening in May 2024.
The new Metro link aims to reduce traffic pressure on key corridors in Bengaluru.
The 13.76 km underground section from Dairy Circle to Nagawara is targeted for completion by December 2026.
- Who
- Bengaluru commuters
- What
- Bengaluru Metro Pink Line testing begins
- When
- Testing phase underway
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To provide a long-pending north-south Metro link
- Route
- Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara
- Status
- Testing phase
- Purpose
- Reduce traffic pressure on key corridors
- Testing Section
- Elevated corridor between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere
- Testing Section Length
- 7.5 km
- Testing Type
- Rolling stock type tests
- Expected Opening
- May 2024 (likely)
- Underground Section Completion Target
- December 2026
- Underground Section Length
- 13.76 km
Sources
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line To Begin Soon: Check Launch Date, Routes, Map, Fare And More Details
BMRCL to begin rolling stock tests on Pink Line from Jan 11
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: Testing begins on elevated section; May opening likely
