Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the full Kalena Agrahara–Nagawara corridor would open by May 2026, prompting public confusion.
- BMRCL reiterated that only the 7.5 km elevated section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere is targeted for May 2026, with the roughly 13.8 km underground stretch from Dairy Circle to Nagawara aimed for December 2026.
- Officials warned that any opening dates hinge on BEML’s rolling-stock supply, with coach deliveries pushed from a June 2025 target to 2026, followed by trial runs and CMRS safety clearance.
- Civil works on the elevated segment are complete and track and systems integration are progressing, while station works continue on the underground portion.
- A separate report indicated a prototype train could arrive for testing by late November, though the overall train supply timeline remains delayed into 2026.