Bengaluru, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Pink Line began public operations at 6 a.m. on Saturday, bringing relief to commuters along the traffic-congested Bannerghatta Road corridor. Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda joined the celebrations at Kalena Agrahara station, welcoming passengers with pink roses and travelling with them on the inaugural service.
The elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Suddagunte Palya (Tavarekere), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been opened after a wait of more than three years. The launch drew an enthusiastic response, with several passengers arriving in pink attire and Metro staff also wearing pink uniforms.
Byre Gowda personally handed roses to the first commuters before boarding the train to SG Palya. He interacted with passengers, many of whom took photographs and selfies with the minister.
Speaking to the media, he said services had commenced exactly at 6 a.m. and described the happiness of residents, who had waited three to four years for the Metro, as a source of satisfaction for the government.
Commuters said the new service had significantly reduced travel time. Journeys that earlier took 20 to 30 minutes by road between the stations could now be completed in approximately nine to 10 minutes.
The minister said the government would continue efforts to extend the Pink Line up to MG Road and subsequently Nagawara. He also said he had joined Metro officials to ensure the first service operated smoothly.
The newly operational 7.5-km elevated section has six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Suddagunte Palya (Tavarekere). Jayadeva Hospital station provides an interchange with the Yellow Line.
From Tuesday to Saturday, the first trains will depart both terminal stations at 6 a.m., while Sunday services will begin at 7 a.m. On Mondays, the first train will leave Kalena Agrahara at 4.55 a.m. and Suddagunte Palya at 5 a.m. The last trains will depart at 10.50 p.m. from Kalena Agrahara and 10.54 p.m. from Suddagunte Palya.
During peak hours from Monday to Saturday, trains will run every eight minutes, with a 10-minute frequency during off-peak periods. Weekend services will operate at 10-minute intervals.
The opening is expected to improve connectivity and ease congestion for residents and commuters travelling through the Bannerghatta Road area.
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