Kalena Agrahara metro station

Kalena Agrahara
This metro station's final stages before Operations under Namma Metro's Pink Line as of April 2026
General information
Other namesGottigere
LocationMantri Residency Rd, near Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, Classic Orchards Layout, Kalena Agrahara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076
Coordinates12°52′18″N 77°35′37″E / 12.87158°N 77.59363°E / 12.87158; 77.59363
System
Namma Metro station
OwnerBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
OperatorNamma Metro
LinePink Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Train Terminates Here
Platform-2 → Tavarekere *
Platform-3 → Tavarekere * / Kothanur Depot
Platform Numbers (TBC)
* (Further extension to Nagawara in the future)
Tracks3
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
Hulimavu
towards Tavarekere
Pink Line
(Operational around September 2026)
Terminus
Hulimavu
towards Nagawara
Pink Line
(Operational around March 2027)
Location

Kalena Agrahara (formerly known as Gottigere) is an upcoming elevated southern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line[1] of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. This metro station serves residential properties and a few other locations including Prestige Elysian, Holy Spirit School (ICSE), Doddakammanahalli suburban area and Decathlon (Bannerghatta Road).

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 Kalena Agrahara 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]

Kalena Agrahara track layout (TBC)
P#
P#
to Train Terminates Here
P#
P#
to Hulimavu / Kothanur Depot
Station with three tracks | One Side & Island platform
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 1
Southbound
Towards → Train Terminates Here
Platform 2
Northbound
Towards ← Tavarekere**
Next Station: Hulimavu
Island platform | P2 Doors will open on the left | P3 Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 3
Northbound
Towards ← Tavarekere** / Kothanur Depot
Next Station: Hulimavu
L2 Note: (Towards Nagawara - Operational during peak hours)
** To be further extended to Nagawara in the future

Connections

The station itself does not connect to any other lines of Namma Metro. The closest interchanges are at JP Nagar 4th Phase (Orange Line), Jayadeva Hospital (Yellow Line), and Dairy Circle (Red Line), which are respectively three, four, and five stations away from Kalena Agrahara on the Pink Line.[14]

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.
  14. ↑ B.P, Darshan Devaiah (8 September 2025). "Bengaluru Namma Metro Pink Line to open in two phases by 2026 following Yellow Line launch". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 May 2026.