Bengaluru’s Blue Line Metro connecting Central Silk Board with Kempegowda International Airport is now expected to become fully operational by March 2028, three months later than the earlier December 2027 target.
The 58-km corridor will be opened in phases, with construction challenges along the Hebbal–Kempapura section contributing to the revised schedule.
Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the Central Silk Board–KR Pura section is at an advanced stage.
The remaining KR Pura–Hebbal stretch, passing through Nagawara, is expected to be completed between December 2027 and March 2028.
The Pink Line will eventually provide a major north-south connection through central Bengaluru and interchange with the Blue Line at Nagawara, offering onward Metro access towards the airport.
Bengaluru’s Blue Line Metro connecting Central Silk Board with Kempegowda International Airport is now expected to become fully operational by March 2028, three months later than the earlier December 2027 target.
The 58-km corridor will be opened in phases, with construction challenges along the Hebbal–Kempapura section contributing to the revised schedule.
Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the Central Silk Board–KR Pura section is at an advanced stage.
Trial runs between KR Pura and Iblur are expected to begin by October, followed by the Iblur–Central Silk Board stretch in December 2026.
The Hebbal–KIA section is targeted for commissioning by September 2027. The remaining KR Pura–Hebbal stretch, passing through Nagawara, is expected to be completed between December 2027 and March 2028.
A key engineering challenge involves the construction of infrastructure between Hebbal and Kempapura that will eventually connect with the proposed Orange Line.
BMRCL is building a one km, three-pier portal structure capable of carrying four Metro tracks.
Meanwhile, BMRCL is preparing to open the first 7.5 km elevated section of the Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, potentially by September, subject to rolling-stock certification and other approvals.
The remaining 13 km underground section between Dairy Circle and Nagawara still requires substantial system work.
The Pink Line will eventually provide a major north-south connection through central Bengaluru and interchange with the Blue Line at Nagawara, offering onward Metro access towards the airport.
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