Namma Metro Pink Line Train Fleet Grows as Second Train Arrives in Bengaluru's Kothanur Depot

Things are picking up for Bengaluru's Metro Pink Line. The second train just rolled into the Kothanur depot in south Bengaluru on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the project.

BEML sent over three coaches late Monday night-they're the company supplying all the trains for this route. This delivery is a big deal because Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) needs these trains to start trial runs on the elevated section of the corridor.

BEML plans to deliver a total of six trainsets for the Pink Line by May, matching BMRCL's schedule for opening the line in phases.

First up: the elevated section

The Pink Line will cover 21.26 kilometers, with both elevated and underground stretches. For now, the focus is on the first phase-a 7.5-kilometer elevated segment running from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, with six stations along the way.

Now that the second train's here, officials say trial runs on this stretch are about to get going. BMRCL is aiming for an April launch of the elevated section, as long as all testing and safety checks finish on time.

Once this part opens, Bengaluru will become just the second city in India where the metro covers more than 100 kilometers.

Underground stretch comes next

Work isn't slowing down on the underground part of the Pink Line either. This section is 14.76 kilometers long, making it the city's longest underground metro stretch. Right now, officials are looking at a December 2026 opening.

Digging tunnels and building stations under packed city neighborhoods makes this part especially tough.

Testing ramps up

With the second train in place, BMRCL will start coupling the trains, running track tests, and checking all systems-standard steps before any commercial service begins. These trials make sure everything's safe, reliable, and comfortable for passengers.

Officials say more trains are coming soon, which should speed things up and help the Pink Line stick to its phased rollout.