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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7.5-km elevated stretch of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, taking the city’s operational metro network beyond the 100-km mark. Built at an estimated cost of ₹3,470 crore, the new stretch is expected to improve connectivity across south Bengaluru, reduce travel time and provide commuters with an additional public transport option.
The Prime Minister also took a metro ride from Tavarekere towards IIM Bengaluru along with Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other dignitaries following the inauguration.
The newly inaugurated section comprises six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere. Passenger services on the stretch are scheduled to begin at 6 am on November 14, with trains initially operating at eight-minute intervals.
The Pink Line forms part of the larger 21.25-km corridor, which will have 18 stations, including six elevated and 12 underground stations. The remaining 13.76-km underground section, extending towards Nagawara, is targeted for completion in 2027.
Once fully operational, the Pink Line is expected to strengthen north-south connectivity and improve access to several important residential and commercial areas.
The inauguration is part of a larger infrastructure development programme involving projects worth more than ₹15,600 crore across Karnataka. These include initiatives in urban mobility, renewable energy, power transmission, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways.
With the latest expansion, Bengaluru’s metro network reaches 103.6 km, marking a significant step towards strengthening the city’s public transport infrastructure.