Bengaluru, 2 September

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda took a test ride on the 7.5km stretch of Bengaluru's Pink Line on Wednesday. Gowda said that he was hopeful that the inauguration would happen in September.  

Gowda, along with BJP MP Tejaswi Surya, MLA M Krishnappa, BMRCL MD PC Jafar and officials, undertook a trial run from Jayadeva Station to Kalena Agrahara and reviewed the progress ahead of the line's opening.

"The 7.5km Kalena Agrahara-Tavarekere stretch of Bengaluru's Pink Line is ready for inauguration and will soon be open to the public. We are hopeful of receiving an inauguration date from the Government of India in September," Gowda stated on X.

Surya, meanwhile, said Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had targeted the line's inauguration by the end of this month.

"I spoke to Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety officials on the safety clearances and timelines. Rolling stock approval is expected within the next 15 days, followed by clearance for the entire line. I will work closely with officials and the Central Government to ensure these approvals are secured at the earliest," he stated on X.

The BJP MP said the Pink Line would significantly ease congestion on Bannerghatta Road and strengthen Bengaluru's mass transit network.

"Bengaluru needs more public transport projects like this, scientific, sustainable and designed to ease traffic, instead of stupid ideas like the Tunnel Road. Citizens and the Opposition will support such projects in the City's interest," he added.

Earlier, Gowda and Surya rode the Metro and inspected the City’s main Majestic station. They recorded videos and took selfies with commuters.