IIMB metro station

I.I.M.B
This metro station's final stages before Operations under Namma Metro's Pink Line as of April 2026
General information
LocationNear Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076
Coordinates12°53′44″N 77°35′59″E / 12.8956378°N 77.5996666°E / 12.8956378; 77.5996666
System
Namma Metro station
OwnerBengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
OperatorNamma Metro
LinePink Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Kalena Agrahara
Platform-2 → Tavarekere *
* (Further extension to Nagawara in the future)
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type
Elevated, Double track
Platform levels
2 (TBC)
Parking(TBC)
Accessible(TBC)
ArchitectGR Infraprojects Ltd. (Simplex contract terminated in 2021)
Other information
StatusFinal Stages before Operations (95%)
Station code(TBC)
History
OpeningSeptember 2026 (September 2026) (TBC)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
JP Nagar 4th Phase
towards Tavarekere
 Pink Line
(Operational from September 2026)
 Hulimavu
towards Kalena Agrahara
JP Nagar 4th Phase
towards Nagawara
 Pink Line
(Operational around March 2027)
Location

IIMB metro station is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line[1] of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This metro station serves mainly the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and adjoining areas.

As per the latest updates, this metro station, under the first phase, covering a total distance of 7.5 km elevated stretch (Kalena Agrahara - Tavarekere), is expected to be operational around September 2026 [2][3][4][5] instead of December 2025.[6][7][8][9][10]

History

In March 2017, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) sought bids for building the Hulimavu metro station on the 7.5 km Kalena Agrahara - South Ramp section of the 21.25 km Pink Line of Namma Metro. This section comprises 5 stations, excluding Jayadeva Hospital, which was part of a joint venture between HCC - URC Constructions. Initially, Simplex Infrastructures won the tender in September 2017 but due to slow progress, their contract was terminated.[11] In July 2021, GR Infraprojects became the lowest bidder and was awarded the Rs 364.87 Crore contract for this section. They commenced the construction of this metro station as per the agreement.[12]

Station layout

Station Layout - To Be Confirmed [13]

IIMB track layout (TBC)
to JP Nagar 4th Phase
P#
P#
to Hulimavu
Station with two tracks and two side platforms
G Street level Exit/Entrance
L1 Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
Platform #
Southbound		 Towards → Kalena Agrahara
Next Station: Hulimavu
Platform #
Northbound		 Towards ← Tavarekere **
Next Station: JP Nagar 4th Phase
Change at the next station for Orange Line
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2 Note: ** To be further extended to Nagawara in the future

Connections

Entry/Exit

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Namma Metro Pink Line: Route, Status, Completion Date & More". timesproperty. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Service, Express News (20 June 2026). "Deadlines for Bengaluru Metro stretches pushed again; elevated Pink line by Aug, full corridor by March 2027". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Pink Line elevated stretch by August 2026, full corridor by March 2027: Krishna Byre Gowda". The Hindu. 19 June 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Jun 8, Updated; 2026; Ist, 06:00. "Pink Line elevated stretch to open by August 15?". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 July 2026. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help); |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "Bengaluru Metro's Reach 6 Line Likely To Be Commissioned In Sept 2026; See Which Areas It Will Connect". Times Now. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Bengaluru: Namma Metro pushes Pink Line deadline to December 2026". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Namma Metro's Pink line likely to open in phases". The Hindu. 4 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Namma Metro's Pink Line: This Upcoming Corridor Is Set To Redefine The City Commute". TimesNow. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "Namma Metro Phase 2 In Bengaluru To Be Operational By 2025, Announces Karnataka Deputy CM". TimesNow. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  10. ↑ "Namma Metro: Bengaluru's Under-Construction Pink Line Slated To Achieve 2 Milestones In a Week". TimesNow. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  11. ↑ "Bangalore Metro Terminates Simplex Infra's Pink Line Contract". The Metro Rail Guy. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ↑ "GR Infra Wins Bangalore Metro Pink Line's Pending Work". The Metro Rail Guy. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  13. ↑ "Bengaluru Metro: Track-Laying Work Is Expected To Complete By Second Half Of 2024". News18. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
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