The Bengaluru Blue Line Metro trial run reached the Outer Ring Road (ORR) tech corridor on November 10. The development brings the project closer to mainline testing and its planned opening.
Sources told Moneycontrol that the train operated on the up line from Byappanahalli depot to Doddanekundi Metro station. Earlier, on November 7, BMRCL conducted a test run at the depot. The train then travelled up to Benniganahalli.
“We were checking the electrical systems, readiness of rolling stock and assessing the infrastructure,” a BMRCL official said.
Moneycontrol had reported on October 15 that trial runs would likely begin in November. The report covered the underground Pink Line section and the ORR stretch of the Blue Line.
Bengaluru Blue Line Metro testing progresses towards KR Pura
Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the latest progress during Deepavali.
“On the auspicious occasion of Deepavali, our government is happy to share some good news with the citizens of Bengaluru on the progress of the Blue Line Metro project,” he said.
He added that BMRCL had moved closer to mainline testing. The trial run had progressed from Byappanahalli towards KR Pura and Doddanekundi.
Furthermore, Gowda said the government remained committed to completing pending works. He also expressed its intention to bring the Blue Line into public service at the earliest.
The project aims to strengthen Bengaluru’s connectivity and improve urban commuting, he added.
Blue Line ORR stretch to have 13 stations
The Blue Line’s ORR section will connect several major residential and technology hubs. It will include the following stations:
- Central Silk Board
- HSR Layout
- Agara
- InMobi Ibbaluru
- Prestige Bellandur
- Embassy Tech Village Devarabeesanahalli
- Kadubeesanahalli
- Marathahalli
- ISRO
- Doddanekundi
- Bagmane Developers-DRDO Sports Complex
- Saraswathi Nagara
- Krishnarajapura (KR Pura)
Consequently, the corridor is expected to improve connectivity across Bengaluru’s eastern technology belt.
BMRCL targets May 2027 opening
BMRCL is targeting May 2027 to open the underground Pink Line section and the ORR stretch of the Blue Line.
However, the timeline remains subject to successful testing and statutory clearances.
Earlier, on August 8, 2026, BMRCL announced in-principle Railway Board approval. The approval covered the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system.
It applies to the Pink Line and the entire Blue Line, including Phase 2A and Phase 2B. The Blue Line extension will connect the city with Kempegowda International Airport.
“For the Blue Line, approval has been secured well ahead of its proposed commissioning, enabling testing and safety certification to proceed on schedule,” BMRCL said.
The latest trial run marks another step towards operational readiness. Nevertheless, the May 2027 target will depend on testing progress and the required clearances.
