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| name = Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru City) Railway Station <br/>ಕ್ರಾಂತಿವೀರ ಸಂಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಯಣ್ಣ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ
| name = Bengaluru City railway station
| other_name = Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna railway station
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| native_name = ಕ್ರಾಂತಿವೀರ ಸಂಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಯಣ್ಣ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ
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| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway Station]]
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway Station]]
| style = Indian railway
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| status = Functioning
| status = Functioning
| former = Bangalore City railway station
| former = Bangalore City railway station
| passengers = 220,000 <ref name="thehindu1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bangalore-still-on-waitlist-for-better-rail-facilities/article4476052.ece?ref=sliderNews |title=Bangalore still on waitlist for better rail facilities |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-03-05 |accessdate=2016-03-27}}</ref>
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'''Bengaluru''' '''City''' railway station or officially known as '''Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7096&id=0,5,268|title=South Central Railway Press Release|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> railway station is the main railway station serving the city of Bengaluru, [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is located across the [[Kempegowda Bus Station]]. The station has 10 platforms and two entrances.
'''Bengaluru''' '''City''' railway station or officially known as '''Krantiveera [[Sangolli Rayanna]]'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7096&id=0,5,268|title=South Central Railway Press Release|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> railway station is the main railway station serving the city of Bengaluru, [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is located across the [[Kempegowda Bus Station]]. It is an important hub of the [[South Western Railway]] and the [[Indian Railways]]. The station has 10 platforms and two entrances. It is one of the busiest and cleanest stations in India.It is the first station in India to have free [[Wi-Fi]] access.<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bangalore-railway-station-becomes-1st-station-to-have-wifi-facility/</ref>


==Junction==
Platforms 1 to 7 connect to the [[Chennai]] and [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] railway lines. On platforms 8 to 10, service trains arrive via [[Yeshwantpur]] from [[Hubli]]. Platforms 1 to 4 terminate at [[Bangalore]]. On platforms 5 to 10, service trains depart towards [[Mysore]]. There are railway lines between Platforms 4 and 5 that are used as the railway yard. There are 5 railway lines passing from Bangalore [[Bangalore City Railway station|City Railway station]]. To [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] via [[Guntakal]], [[Chennai]] via [[Krishnarajapuram]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] via [[Hosur]], [[Mysore]], [[Hubli]] via [[Tumkur]], [[Birur]]. The Bangalore-Chennai railway line via Bangalore Cantonment, Bangarpet, is fully electrified and thrown open for traffic.
Bangalore is one of the important junctions of India. Platforms 1 to 7 connect to the [[Chennai]] and [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] railway lines. On platforms 8 to 10, service trains arrive via [[Yeshwantpur]] from [[Hubli]]. Platforms 1 to 4 terminate at [[Bangalore]]. On platforms 5 to 10, service trains depart towards [[Mysore]]. There are railway lines between Platforms 4 and 5 that are used as the railway yard. There are 5 railway lines passing from Bangalore [[Bangalore City Railway station|City Railway station]]. To [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] via [[Guntakal]], [[Chennai]] via [[Krishnarajapuram]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] via [[Hosur]], [[Mysore]], [[Hubli]] via [[Tumkur]], [[Birur]]. The Bangalore-Chennai railway line via Bangalore Cantonment, Bangarpet, is fully electrified and thrown open for traffic.


The station handles 88 trains a day, including 63 express trains, and is used by 220,000 commuters every day.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bengaluru still on waitlist for better rail facilities|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bangalore-still-on-waitlist-for-better-rail-facilities/article4476052.ece?ref=sliderNews|accessdate=5 March 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 March 2013|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
The station handles 88 trains a day, including 63 express trains, and is used by 220,000 commuters every day.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bengaluru still on waitlist for better rail facilities|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bangalore-still-on-waitlist-for-better-rail-facilities/article4476052.ece?ref=sliderNews|accessdate=5 March 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 March 2013|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>


[[File:Bangalore city railway schematic.jpg|thumb|300px|Bangalore city railway station shown on map]]
[[File:Bangalore city railway schematic.jpg|thumb|300px|Bangalore city railway station shown on map]]

==Railway Colony==
A colony for railway employees is located behind the station. The colony is connected to the station through an over bridge. The colony has its own hospital and ground. The ground is mainly used for [[Cricket]] matches.
There are many schools located inside the colony, like [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]].

== Passenger Movement ==
Top 5 destinations frequented by passengers boarding at Bangalore City Junction are - [[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai]], [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]], [[New Delhi railway station|Delhi]], [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda]] and [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai]].

==Expansion==
A new building that will house a passenger concourse, ticket counters, basement parking and a restaurant will open at the Okalipuram entry. The building will cost {{INRConvert|20|m}}.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-14/bangalore/32674133_1_railway-station-booking-counters-foot-overbridge | work=The Times Of India | title=Bengaluru City railway station will boast of new building soon - The Times of India | date=14 July 2012}}</ref>

==Facilities available==
*Cloak rooms and lockers-This facility is available on platform 1 and articles are accepted for booking 24 hours a day.
*Wheel chairs and stretchers-These can be obtained round the clock from the platform inspector's office on platform 1.
*Computerized reservation office-The reservation office building is located on the right hand side of the main entrance of the station building. It works from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday and from 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday. It will remain closed on national holidays.
*Waiting rooms-Ladies, Gents and Upper class Waiting rooms are available on platform 1. These are open 24 hrs a day.
*Retiring rooms and dormitories. These are located on the first and second floors of the station building, above platform 1.There are 27 rooms in all, including 8 AC rooms, 18 Non-AC rooms and 1 room for railway officers. The dormitory has 50 beds in it.
*Post office-The post office is to the left of the main entrance of the station building. Registration of letters is done between 10am and 1.45pm and again from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Postage stamps are available between 8 am and 8.30 pm. Speed post facility is available round the clock. It remains closed on Sundays and National holidays.
*Medical shop-The medical shop is located in the station concourse. It works from 9.30 am to 9.30 pm.
*Telecom center-The Telecom center is located in the station concourse. Local, STD and ISD calls can be made from here. Telegram booking can also be done. It is open round the clock.
*Internet parlor-The Internet parlor is located in the station concourse. It is open between 6 am and 11.30 pm.
*Book stall-The Bookstall is located in the station concourse. A wide variety of novels and periodicals in different languages are available .It is open from 5 am to 8.30 am, 10 am to 2.30 pm and from 5 pm to 9.30 pm.
*Refreshments-The vegetarian refreshment room (VRR) located on platform 1 is open from 6.15 am to 10 pm. Satkar is a vegetarian restaurant located in the station concourse open between 5 am and 11 pm.
*Comesum is a 24 hours multicuisine food plaza located near the entrance to the foot over bridge. Passengers can order food from here to be delivered to their respective coaches by calling 56904478.
*Tourist center-There is a tourist center maintained by the [[Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation|KSTDC]] located in the station concourse. Package tour booking for 1,2,3,5 or 10 days to different tourist spots in Karnataka can be made from here. It works between 7 am and 7 pm. It can be contacted at 22870068.
*Fruit stall-There is a fruit stall run by [[Horticultural Producers' Cooperative Marketing and Processing Society|HOPCOMS]] located in the station concourse. It is open from 9 am to 830 pm.
*Prepaid Auto rickshaw stand-24 hours prepaid auto rickshaw facility is available opposite the main entrance of the station building for more information please contact 26741467 or 9844108837.
*Two and four wheeler parking- Two and four wheeler parking facilities are available opposite the main entrance of the station building. Overnight parking facility is also available for any number of days
*Bus facility- At present [[Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation|BMTC]] operates 7 trips, one each to JP Nagar 6th phase, BTM Layout, Chennamankere via KR Market and Kathriguppe, Vijayanagar and Chandra Layout, Nandini Layout, Jeevanbheemanagar and Koramangala from the main entrance.The main bus stand [[Kempegowda Bus Station]] is located opposite to the railway station which is connected through a subway.
*ATM facility - There are two [[Canara Bank]] ATMs one in the station concourse and the other adjacent to the reservation office.
*Special amenities for the handicapped- These include: Car parking, Ramps to facilitate the movement of wheel chairs into the station concourse, reservation office and all platforms and drinking water sinks in all platforms.<ref>http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,261,293,511,518</ref>


==Location==
==Location==

Revision as of 10:57, 8 April 2016

Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru City) Railway Station
ಕ್ರಾಂತಿವೀರ ಸಂಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಯಣ್ಣ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ
Indian Railway Station
KSR (Bengaluru City) main entrance
General information
LocationRailway Station Road, Gubbi cross, Bangalore, Karnataka,
 India
Coordinates12°58′42″N 77°34′10″E / 12.97833°N 77.56944°E / 12.97833; 77.56944
Elevation896.920 metres (2,942.65 ft)
Owned byGovernment of India
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)Chennai Central-Bangalore City line
Platforms10 (long distance)
ConnectionsKempegowda Bus Station, Namma Metro
Construction
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSBC
Zone(s) South Western Railway
Division(s) Bangalore railway division
History
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesBangalore City railway station
Passengers
2013 [2]220,000 [1]

Bengaluru City railway station or officially known as Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna[3] railway station is the main railway station serving the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is located across the Kempegowda Bus Station. It is an important hub of the South Western Railway and the Indian Railways. The station has 10 platforms and two entrances. It is one of the busiest and cleanest stations in India.It is the first station in India to have free Wi-Fi access.[4]

Junction

Bangalore is one of the important junctions of India. Platforms 1 to 7 connect to the Chennai and Salem railway lines. On platforms 8 to 10, service trains arrive via Yeshwantpur from Hubli. Platforms 1 to 4 terminate at Bangalore. On platforms 5 to 10, service trains depart towards Mysore. There are railway lines between Platforms 4 and 5 that are used as the railway yard. There are 5 railway lines passing from Bangalore City Railway station. To Hyderabad via Guntakal, Chennai via Krishnarajapuram, Salem via Hosur, Mysore, Hubli via Tumkur, Birur. The Bangalore-Chennai railway line via Bangalore Cantonment, Bangarpet, is fully electrified and thrown open for traffic.

The station handles 88 trains a day, including 63 express trains, and is used by 220,000 commuters every day.[5]

Bangalore city railway station shown on map

Railway Colony

A colony for railway employees is located behind the station. The colony is connected to the station through an over bridge. The colony has its own hospital and ground. The ground is mainly used for Cricket matches. There are many schools located inside the colony, like Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Passenger Movement

Top 5 destinations frequented by passengers boarding at Bangalore City Junction are - Chennai, Patna, Delhi, Kacheguda and Mumbai.

Expansion

A new building that will house a passenger concourse, ticket counters, basement parking and a restaurant will open at the Okalipuram entry. The building will cost ₹20 million (US$240,000).[6]

Facilities available

  • Cloak rooms and lockers-This facility is available on platform 1 and articles are accepted for booking 24 hours a day.
  • Wheel chairs and stretchers-These can be obtained round the clock from the platform inspector's office on platform 1.
  • Computerized reservation office-The reservation office building is located on the right hand side of the main entrance of the station building. It works from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday and from 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday. It will remain closed on national holidays.
  • Waiting rooms-Ladies, Gents and Upper class Waiting rooms are available on platform 1. These are open 24 hrs a day.
  • Retiring rooms and dormitories. These are located on the first and second floors of the station building, above platform 1.There are 27 rooms in all, including 8 AC rooms, 18 Non-AC rooms and 1 room for railway officers. The dormitory has 50 beds in it.
  • Post office-The post office is to the left of the main entrance of the station building. Registration of letters is done between 10am and 1.45pm and again from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Postage stamps are available between 8 am and 8.30 pm. Speed post facility is available round the clock. It remains closed on Sundays and National holidays.
  • Medical shop-The medical shop is located in the station concourse. It works from 9.30 am to 9.30 pm.
  • Telecom center-The Telecom center is located in the station concourse. Local, STD and ISD calls can be made from here. Telegram booking can also be done. It is open round the clock.
  • Internet parlor-The Internet parlor is located in the station concourse. It is open between 6 am and 11.30 pm.
  • Book stall-The Bookstall is located in the station concourse. A wide variety of novels and periodicals in different languages are available .It is open from 5 am to 8.30 am, 10 am to 2.30 pm and from 5 pm to 9.30 pm.
  • Refreshments-The vegetarian refreshment room (VRR) located on platform 1 is open from 6.15 am to 10 pm. Satkar is a vegetarian restaurant located in the station concourse open between 5 am and 11 pm.
  • Comesum is a 24 hours multicuisine food plaza located near the entrance to the foot over bridge. Passengers can order food from here to be delivered to their respective coaches by calling 56904478.
  • Tourist center-There is a tourist center maintained by the KSTDC located in the station concourse. Package tour booking for 1,2,3,5 or 10 days to different tourist spots in Karnataka can be made from here. It works between 7 am and 7 pm. It can be contacted at 22870068.
  • Fruit stall-There is a fruit stall run by HOPCOMS located in the station concourse. It is open from 9 am to 830 pm.
  • Prepaid Auto rickshaw stand-24 hours prepaid auto rickshaw facility is available opposite the main entrance of the station building for more information please contact 26741467 or 9844108837.
  • Two and four wheeler parking- Two and four wheeler parking facilities are available opposite the main entrance of the station building. Overnight parking facility is also available for any number of days
  • Bus facility- At present BMTC operates 7 trips, one each to JP Nagar 6th phase, BTM Layout, Chennamankere via KR Market and Kathriguppe, Vijayanagar and Chandra Layout, Nandini Layout, Jeevanbheemanagar and Koramangala from the main entrance.The main bus stand Kempegowda Bus Station is located opposite to the railway station which is connected through a subway.
  • ATM facility - There are two Canara Bank ATMs one in the station concourse and the other adjacent to the reservation office.
  • Special amenities for the handicapped- These include: Car parking, Ramps to facilitate the movement of wheel chairs into the station concourse, reservation office and all platforms and drinking water sinks in all platforms.[7]

Location

Near Bangalore City railway station.

References

  1. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bangalore-still-on-waitlist-for-better-rail-facilities/article4476052.ece?ref=sliderNews
  2. ^ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bangalore-still-on-waitlist-for-better-rail-facilities/article4476052.ece?ref=sliderNews
  3. ^ "South Central Railway Press Release".
  4. ^ http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bangalore-railway-station-becomes-1st-station-to-have-wifi-facility/
  5. ^ "Bengaluru still on waitlist for better rail facilities". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  6. ^ "Bengaluru City railway station will boast of new building soon - The Times of India". The Times Of India. 14 July 2012.
  7. ^ http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,261,293,511,518
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