Namma Metro Pink Line On Track As TBM Bhadra Celebrates Completion Of 1,186-Meter Tunnel

Bengaluru's Namma Metro, specifically the Metro Pink Line, is gearing up to reach a significant milestone in the crucial underground section along Gulabi Road in the upcoming week, as stated by BMRCL.

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced that the 'Bhadra' Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named after the present Venkateshpura, of the Namma Metro achieved a significant breakthrough at K.G. Halli metro station on the evening of Thursday. Earlier in February 2023, it has successfully tunneled a remarkable distance of 1185.8 meters starting from Venkateshpura.

The event witnessed the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar as TBM 'Bhadra' accomplished its second milestone. The initial breakthrough was achieved on June 24, 2021, when it commenced its journey from Venkateshpura, constructing an 841.1-meter southbound tunnel leading to Tannery Road. The tunnelling process reached its conclusion on December 16, 2022.

The second phase entailed the excavation of a 1,186-meter northbound tunnel towards K.G. Halli, which commenced on February 16, 2023, and culminated successfully on Thursday, February 8.

'Bhadra' is now set to be retrieved and redeployed for its final tunneling endeavor, a 935-meter stretch towards Nagavara from K.G. Halli - marking the inception of the third and final drive, signifying the completion of the Pink Line.

As part of Phase 2 of the project, Reach 6 encompasses a line from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, spanning a total of 21.26 kilometers with 18 stations. This comprises an elevated section of 7.50 kilometers with 6 stations from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere and an underground section of 13.76 kilometers with 12 stations from Diary Circle to Nagavara.

According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the Pink Line is anticipated to be operational by 2025.

Regarding the progress of metro work, DK Shivakumar said that Reach 6 of Phase 2 of Namma Metro in Bengaluru is on track for completion in 2025.

Speaking to reporters following the event, he elaborated on the advancements, stating, "The Phase 2 Reach 6 of the metro work is progressing well and it will be thrown open to the public in 2025. The total length of the tunnel in this route is 13.76 km, and the stretch between Dairy Circle and Nagavara will have a total of 12 stations. The total length of the route from Kalena Agrahara to Nagavara is 21.26 km."