Trial runs for Bengaluru’s Pink Line Metro expected to start soon.

he much-anticipated Pink Line of the Namma Metro is set to move a step closer to launch, with trials by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) likely to begin before the end of this month, officials said. The line is being developed by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited and is targeting a phased rollout starting 2026.

According to a BMRCL official, a few formalities remain before inspections can commence. “RDSO trials could start before the end of the month. The inspection process itself may take at least two weeks,” the official said.

RDSO trials are mandatory for all metro systems in India, serving as critical safety and performance checks to ensure that rolling stock and infrastructure meet operational standards before public use.

The 21-km Pink Line corridor features a significant 13-km underground stretch connecting Dairy Circle to Nagawara. While the elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere is expected to be operational by mid-2026, the entire corridor is scheduled for completion by December 2026.

So far, four trainsets have been delivered to BMRCL by Bharat Earth Movers Limited. The elevated stretch is expected to begin operations with around four to five trainsets in its initial phase.