Baiyyappanahalli railway station is a railway station located in the eastern part of Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka. It serves the suburb of Baiyyappanahalli and the surrounding residential and industrial localities, and forms part of the suburban and intercity rail network around the city. The station is operated by the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baiyyappanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Operated by | Indian Railways (South Western Railway zone) |
| Type | Railway station |
| City | Bengaluru |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
Background
Baiyyappanahalli is a neighbourhood in eastern Bengaluru that has emerged as an important transit node in the city. The railway station here is one of several stations that ring the Bengaluru urban area, providing alternatives to the heavily used KSR Bengaluru City Junction and Bengaluru Cantonment stations. The locality has gained additional prominence due to its role as a multimodal interchange with the city's metro network.
Connectivity
The station lies close to the Baiyappanahalli metro station, which is a terminal on the Purple Line of the Namma Metro. This proximity allows passengers to transfer between suburban and long-distance rail services and the metro, easing access to central Bengaluru and other parts of the city.
The station is also linked to the road network via the Old Madras Road corridor and is served by city bus services operated by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation.
Significance
Baiyyappanahalli has been developed as part of efforts to decongest Bengaluru's main railway terminals by distributing originating and terminating services across multiple stations in the metropolitan area. The site has been associated with the development of a coaching terminal in eastern Bengaluru, intended to handle additional long-distance trains and reduce pressure on the city's principal junctions.
Related topics
- South Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- KSR Bengaluru City Junction
- Bengaluru Cantonment railway station
- Yesvantpur Junction
- Namma Metro
- Rail transport in Bengaluru
References
- Wikidata entity: Q55604734
- Indian Railways, South Western Railway zone — official information on stations in the Bengaluru area.