Metro services: K.R. Puram-Silk Board expected to open by July 2027; Pink Line progress update

Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Biregound stated that the Pink Line (Kalanagrahara to Tavarekere) is awaiting central government approval for inauguration. He also noted that the 19.75 km stretch from K.R. Puram to Silk Board is expected to start trial runs by the end of this month, with full passenger service targeted for July 2027. Furthermore, the minister stated that the stretch from Hebbal to the Airport is scheduled for trial runs by November 2027.