The CMRS is likely to inspect the 7.5 km stretch of the Pink Line from October 6 to 8

The inspection will assess whether the newly built section meets the safety requirements for commercial passenger traffic. | Photo credit: File Photo

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) is likely to conduct a statutory safety inspection of the 7.5-km elevated section of the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere from October 6 to 8.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) filed a statutory review application on September 18.

According to officials, V. Venkatasubramanian, Metro Rail Safety Commissioner, Southern Circle, is likely to inspect the newly constructed elevated section of Reach 6, which covers the stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere stations.

A multi-day inspection will assess whether the newly built section meets the safety requirements for commercial passenger traffic. The inspection is expected to include the Operations Control Center (OCC) following the special stages conducted on the stretch.

If the section receives the mandatory safety clearance from CMRS, BMRCL can proceed with preparations to open the section for passenger traffic.

The 21.3 km Pink Line, which has missed several deadlines, includes a 7.5 km section and a 13.8 km underground section. The underground section will connect Dairy Circle, MG Road, Shivajinagar and Tannery Road and provide a north-south metro link through central Bengaluru.

Published – 01 Oct 2026 21:54 IST