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PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Pink Line at around 12.45 p.m. today. He will flag off the metro service and take a ride on the newly inaugurated stretch
Updated - November 13, 2026 10:08 am IST
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line stretch, the stations have been decked up with decorative lighting, including their interiors, by the BMRCL. Photo credit: Special arrangement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Karnataka on Friday (November 13, 2026) to take part in a series of events, including the launch of the Pink Line Metro, a Vande Bharat train and the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Read | Karnataka bears 84% of Bengaluru metro project costs, seeks greater Centre funding
According to an official statement, he will flag off the services on the new metro line and take a ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station, lay the foundation stone, inaugurate various development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru and address the gathering.
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The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of former RSS general secretary, H V Sheshadri.
The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will be the longest-duration Vande Bharat of all 82 services in the country.Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat: Route, timings, ticket prices and moreBengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat: Check Route, timings, and ticket prices
Charging fares inflating the distance by 40% on Konkan Railway network between Thokur and Madgaon and 100% on 55 km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section the reason for extra fares.
The SWR justified the inflated distance saying the Indian Railways follows the practice on almost all Ghat routes because of the challenges in operating through difficult terrains. KRCL was initially allowed to inflate the distance to recover the construction cost of about ₹3,555 crore. The Corporation now justifies the additional collection due to “heavy maintenance cost (due to difficult geographical conditions).”
Same distance, extra fare on Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa VB Express
Fare hike on Yeshwantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Konkan and SWR inflate distances by 40-100%, raising base fares by ₹200-₹300 for Mangaluru/Pune routes.
The changes were in response to public demands and on the recommendation of a committee of which Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya was a member3 Namma Metro Pink Line stations in Bengaluru to be renamedThree Bengaluru Namma Metro Pink Line stations will be renamed: IIMB to Bilekahalli–IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase to NS Palya–JP Nagar 4th Phase, and Tavarekere to SG Palya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Karnataka to take part in a series of events, including the launch of the Pink Line Metro, a Vande Bharat train and the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
According to an official statement, he will flag off the services on the new metro line and take a ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station, lay the foundation stone, inaugurate various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru and address the gathering.
The Bengaluru metro’s Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere has been developed at a cost of around ₹3,470 crore.
BJP MP for Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya disputed the Karnataka government’s claims over the Centre’s financial contribution to Namma Metro projects, stating that the Union government accounts for 53.35% of the total approved project funding, against the State’s share of 46.65%.Tejasvi Surya disputes Karnataka’s metro funding claims, says Centre bears 53% of project costBengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday disputed the Karnataka government’s claims over the Centre’s financial contribution to Namma Metro projects, stating that the Union government accounts for 53.35% of the total approved project funding, against the State’s share of 46.65%.
Published - November 13, 2026 09:36 am IST
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