PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7.5-km elevated stretch of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line (Img: IANS)
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the elevated stretch of Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, marking a significant addition to the city's expanding public transport network. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accompanied the Prime Minister on a ride along the newly inaugurated corridor.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed a light-hearted interaction between the two leaders, who jointly flagged off the Metro service before boarding the train.
Following the inauguration, Modi and Shivakumar travelled on the newly opened section from Tavarekere towards the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Metro station. In a notable moment ahead of the journey, both leaders purchased their Metro tickets at the station counter. The Prime Minister reportedly used UPI for the transaction before boarding the train.
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Furthermore, Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya and Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda were among the dignitaries accompanying the leaders.
During the journey, Metro officials briefed the Prime Minister on the corridor's infrastructure and operational features. Shivakumar also highlighted the advantages of Bengaluru's double decker infrastructure, which integrates Metro connectivity with a road flyover to help address the city's persistent traffic.
The newly inaugurated elevated section covers approximately 7.5 km and forms part of the 21.25 km Pink Line corridor connecting Kalena Agrahara in South Bengaluru to Nagavara in the northern part of the city.
Developed at an estimated cost of Rs 3,470 crore, the Pink Line will have 18 stations upon completion. Its elevated portion comprises six stations, while the remaining 12 stations belong to the underground section, which is still under construction.
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The new stretch is expected to improve connectivity across South Bengaluru, offer commuters an additional travel option and help reduce dependence on road transport.
The inauguration takes Bengaluru's operational Metro network beyond the 100 km milestone, strengthening the city's urban transport infrastructure.
The expansion is expected to support smoother daily commuting, improve access to key residential and commercial areas and contribute to better traffic management.
The Pink Line's remaining underground section will further extend connectivity once completed, linking more parts of Bengaluru through the expanding Namma Metro network.
