The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line’s 7.5-km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere has completed its safety inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), bringing the corridor closer to opening for passenger services. Commercial operations can begin only after the CMRS issues its approval letter and BMRCL complies with the conditions specified during the inspection.
The section includes six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials described the completion of the safety inspection as a significant milestone before commercial operations begin.
The inspection was conducted over three days by a team led by V. Venkatasubramanian, the Southern Circle Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety. On October 6, the team examined the main line and related infrastructure using a motor trolley. The inspection continued on October 7, along with checks of facilities at the Kothanur depot, trial runs of metro trains on the main line and several operational tests.
On October 8, the team inspected the Operations Control Centre at Byappanahalli, completing the three-day exercise. The review covered the infrastructure and operational systems that will support passenger services on the elevated section.
BMRCL has already received a speed certificate from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in August 2026. The Railway Board has also granted temporary approval for the metro coaches, while the signalling system has received safety certification from an Independent Safety Assessor.
The CMRS inspection is the final safety review before the line can be opened to the public. BMRCL officials said the required safety approval for passenger operations will be issued after the corporation implements the points and conditions raised by the CMRS team. The report supplied by Prajavani did not specify the remaining conditions or the date on which the CMRS approval letter will be issued.
Once the elevated section opens for public service, Bengaluru’s operational metro network will expand from 96.10 km to 103.60 km. The extension will improve metro connectivity to Bannerghatta Road and surrounding areas, while adding another section to the city’s public transport network.
The next formal step is for BMRCL to comply with the CMRS observations and secure the safety approval required before passenger services begin. The opening date will depend on the completion of that process.
