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Belandur Road railway station

Belandur Road railway station is a railway station located in the Indian state of Karnataka. It serves the locality of Bellandur and surrounding areas in the south-eastern part of Bengaluru, providing suburban connectivity within the Bengaluru metropolitan region.

Key facts
Station name Belandur Road
Location Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Country India
Owner Indian Railways
Operator South Western Railway zone
Type Railway station

Background

The station lies on the railway line passing through the eastern suburbs of Bengaluru, an area that has seen rapid urbanisation due to the growth of information technology corridors around Bellandur, Marathahalli and the Outer Ring Road. It functions as one of the smaller halts on the route, primarily catering to local commuters travelling within the city and to neighbouring districts.

Operations

Belandur Road station is administered under the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways. The station provides basic passenger amenities and serves as a halt for selected passenger and memu services running through the Bengaluru region. It has been considered as part of broader plans for integrating Bengaluru's suburban rail network with rapidly developing eastern neighbourhoods.

Significance

The station's location places it close to one of Bengaluru's largest employment hubs, where major technology parks and corporate offices are concentrated. Its role has gained attention in discussions on the proposed Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, which aims to decongest road traffic by strengthening rail-based commuter transport across the metropolitan area.

References

  • Wikidata entity: Q63369374
  • Indian Railways, South Western Railway zone — official station listings