Namma Metro network crosses 100 km with commencement of Pink Line

Bengaluru's Namma Metro has crossed the 100 km mark following the launch of the Pink Line. According to a report by India Today, this new line connects Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, which has been constructed at an approximate cost of ₹3,470 crore.

On the occasion of the inauguration of this line, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Central Government is focusing on the expansion of modern public infrastructure to boost the economic development and innovation of Bengaluru.

However, along with this inauguration, a political dispute has emerged between the Karnataka Government and the Central Government regarding the funding of the project. Different claims have been made by both sides regarding the percentage of cost sharing. There is a possibility that this dispute may affect the approval process of future projects.

Namma Metro, also known as Bengaluru Metro, was a rapid transit system operating in the capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru. With an operational length of 103.6 km by November 2026, it was India's second largest metro network after the Delhi Metro. This system featured a mix of underground, at-grade, and elevated stations. Out of a total of 91 operational stations by November 2026, 83 were elevated, 7 were underground, and 1 was an at-grade station. This system operated on standard-gauge tracks and was powered by 750 volt direct current via third rail.