Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station

Kempegowda International Airport halt (station code: ) is an upcoming Indian Railways Train station located near Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka which is located about 45 km away from the Bangalore City railway station on Yelahanka - kolar line. This station will serve to Kempegowda International Airport.[1]

Kempegowda International Airport halt
Regional rail, light rail and commuter rail station
LocationBangalore, Karnataka
India
Coordinates12.2112°N 77.6761°E / 12.2112; 77.6761
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Western Railway zone
Line(s)Kolara–Bangalore railway line
Platforms2
Tracks2
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station code
Zone(s) South Western Railway zone
Division(s) Bangalore
History
Opened2020
ElectrifiedNo

History

In 2014, BIAL had suggested building a halt train station on a line which runs along the northeast boundary of the airport. in 2019 it received permission to construct halt station on the existing Yalahanka - Devanahalli line.. The station is being built by the airport operator, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), Upon completion, the station will be handed over to the railways.[2]

Structure & Expansion

Kempegowda International Airport halt has two platforms each running to 400m in length, shelters, lighting, benches and a booking office felicity available.[3][4][5]

Preceding and following stations
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
Dodjala
South Western Railway zone
Bangalore -Kolar line
Devanahalli

See also

References
  1. "KIA Halt Station: Airport train, finally on track". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. "Bengaluru: New halt railway station to ease KIA staff's commuting woes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  3. "Bengaluru: New halt railway station to ease KIA staff's commuting woes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  4. "Three pairs of trains to stop at KIA Halt station". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  5. "KIA halt station to be ready by April 10". Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
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