The Bengaluru Railway Division is set to transform in order to ease congestion in key railway stations across the city with a groundbreaking project. According to recent reports, plans are underway to establish a state-of-the-art terminal in Devanahalli, equipped with maintenance facilities, at an estimated cost of Rs 2,500 crore.
The proposed terminal will sprawl across 200 acres, boasting a minimum of 10 platforms dedicated to train operations. This initiative aims to alleviate the burden on saturated stations like KSR Bengaluru, Yeshwanthpur and Bengaluru Cantonment.
Highlighting strategic location considerations, officials suggest a site situated 4 to 5 kilometers away from the existing Devanahalli Halt station, reports stated.
Moreover, the terminal’s integration into the broader 287-km circular railway project for Bengaluru is part of the grand vision. Feasibility studies for both projects are currently underway.
The circular railway project aims to fortify local train services, alleviate congestion in existing rail networks, and synergize with the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) and Namma Metro. Upon completion, seamless train transfers to the proposed Devanahalli terminal are anticipated.
Unveiled by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in November last year, this initiative aims to streamline connectivity by linking key locales such as Nidvanda, Doddaballapur, Devanahalli, Malur, Heelalige, and Solur, ultimately circling back to Nidvanda.