IIMB metro station

IIMB
Namma Metro station
Under Construction of this metro station under Pink Line of Namma Metro as of May 2025
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
Owned byBengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
Line(s)Pink Line
PlatformsSide platform (TBC)
Platform-1 → Kalena Agrahara
Platform-2 → Nagawara
Platform Numbers (TBC)
Tracks2 (TBC)
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels2 (TBC)
Parking(TBC)
Accessible(TBC)
ArchitectGR Infraprojects Ltd. (Simplex contract terminated in 2021)
Other information
StatusUnder Construction
Station code(TBC)
History
OpeningMarch 2026 (March 2026) (TBC)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
JP Nagar 4th Phase
towards Nagawara
Pink Line
(Operational from March 2026)
Kalena Agrahara
towards Hulimavu
Location

IIMB or Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru 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 March 2026 [2][3][4] instead of December 2025.[5][6][7][8][9]

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. [10] 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. [11]

Station layout

Station Layout - To Be Confirmed [12]

IIMB track layout (TBC)
P#
P#
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
Platform #
Southbound
Towards → Kalena Agrahara
Next Station: Hulimavu
Platform #
Northbound
Towards ← Nagawara
Next Station: JP Nagar 4th Phase
Side platform | Doors will open on the left
L2

Connections

Entry/Exit

See also

References

  1. ^ "Namma Metro Pink Line: Route, Status, Completion Date & More". timesproperty. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Namma Metro Pink Line Opening Delayed: When Will It Finally Open For Bengaluru Residents?". Times Now. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  3. ^ B.P, Darshan Devaiah (13 May 2025). "Namma Metro's Pink Line deadline pushed to 2026". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Bengaluru: Namma Metro pushes Pink Line deadline to December 2026". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  6. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (4 August 2024). "Namma Metro's Pink line likely to open in phases". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 August 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "Namma Metro's Pink Line: This Upcoming Corridor Is Set To Redefine The City Commute". TimesNow. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Namma Metro Phase 2 In Bengaluru To Be Operational By 2025, Announces Karnataka Deputy CM". TimesNow. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Namma Metro: Bengaluru's Under-Construction Pink Line Slated To Achieve 2 Milestones In a Week". TimesNow. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Bangalore Metro Terminates Simplex Infra's Pink Line Contract". The Metro Rail Guy. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  11. ^ "GR Infra Wins Bangalore Metro Pink Line's Pending Work". The Metro Rail Guy. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Bengaluru Metro: Track-Laying Work Is Expected To Complete By Second Half Of 2024". News18. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.