Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: CMRS Begins 3-Day Safety Inspection of 7.5-km Elevated Stretch

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) commenced a three‑day safety inspection of Bengaluru Metro’s 7.5‑kilometre elevated section of the Pink Line on 6 October 2026. The inspection, led by V Venkatasubramanian, CMRS Southern Circle, covers the Kalena Agrahara‑Tavarekere stretch and is part of the statutory process that must be completed before the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) can begin passenger operations on the line.

The inspection began with a motor trolley survey of the alignment from Kalena Agrahara to Jayadeva Hospital. CMRS Venkatasubramanian visited five stations on the stretch, including Jayadeva Hospital, which will provide an interchange with the existing Metro network and add a transfer point for commuters. The remaining Jayadeva Hospital‑Tavarekere section is scheduled for inspection on 8 October. The itinerary also includes a visit to Kothanur depot and an inspection of the Operational Control Centre (OCC) at Baiyappanahalli on 9 October, following speed trials on the line.

The 7.5‑km elevated corridor is part of Phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro project and contains six stations along Bannerghatta Road. Commercial services on the stretch will commence only after the CMRS issues safety authorisation and the required government approval. Even after the inspection, BMRCL may need to satisfy conditions specified by the CMRS and submit a compliance report before the state government can seek formal approval from the Centre to open the section for passenger services. The compliance process can take at least a week, depending on the conditions imposed and the time needed to meet them.

Once the section opens, BMRCL plans to deploy six trains on the elevated corridor. The CMRS inspection is a statutory requirement that covers the infrastructure and operational readiness of the section before the safety regulator issues its authorisation.