Bengaluru Metro Pink Line opening tomorrow: Check stations, train timings, interchange facility and fares
Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line is set to open on November 14 and improve city connectivity. The elevated stretch covers 7.5 kilometers with six new stations. Train services will commence at 6 am, with an initial frequency of eight minutes. The ...
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Route: Which Stations Will It Cover?
The newly opened 7.5-km elevated stretch will run between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere (SG Palya). It will have six stations:1. Kalena Agrahara
2. Hulimavu
3. IIMB (Bilekahalli-IIMB)
4. JP Nagar 4th Phase (NS Palya-JP Nagar 4th Phase)
5. Jayadeva Hospital
6. Tavarekere (SG Palya)
The elevated stretch is part of the larger 21.26-km Pink Line corridor, which will have 18 stations in total. The remaining 13.76-km underground section, comprising 12 stations, is expected to become operational in 2027.
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Timings And Train Frequency
Passenger services on the elevated section will begin at 6 am on Saturday, November 14. Trains are initially expected to operate at intervals of eight minutes.Five train sets have been allocated for the corridor, with four deployed for regular operations and one kept on standby. Authorities may revise the frequency after assessing passenger demand and the stability of signalling systems.
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Interchange Details
One of the key features of the new corridor is its interchange facility at Jayadeva Hospital station, where commuters will be able to switch between the Pink Line and the Yellow Line.Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Fare Details
Fares on the newly opened elevated stretch of the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, start at ₹10 and go up to ₹30 based on the distance travelled.Once fully operational, the corridor is expected to improve connectivity between south and north Bengaluru and provide commuters with additional interchange options across the existing Metro network.
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