Venkateshpura metro station

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Venkateshpura
Venkateshpura metro station (Jan '25).jpg
Under Construction of this metro station under Pink Line of Namma Metro as of January 2025
General information
LocationKushal Nagar, Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045
Coordinates 13°01′03″N77°37′04″E / 13.01757°N 77.61789°E / 13.01757; 77.61789
System
Namma metro icon.svg Namma Metro station
Owned by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated by Namma Metro
Line Pink Line
Platforms Island platform (TBC)
Platform-1 → Kalena Agrahara
Platform-2 → Nagawara
Platform Numbers (TBC)
Tracks2 (TBC)
Construction
Structure typeUnderground, Double track
Platform levels2 (TBC)
Parking(TBC)
Accessible(TBC)
ArchitectITD Cementation India Ltd.
Other information
StatusUnder Construction
Station code(TBC)
History
OpeningDecember 2026;10 months' time (December 2026)(TBC)
Electrified(TBC)
Services
Preceding station Namma metro icon.svg Namma Metro Following station
Kadugundanahalli
towards Nagawara
Pink Line
(Operational around December 2026)
 Tannery Road
towards Kalena Agrahara
Location
Venkateshpura metro station

Venkateshpura is an upcoming underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line [1] of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India.

Contents

As per the latest updates, this metro station, under the second phase, covering the total distance of 13.km stretch (Dairy Circle - Nagawara) is expected to be operational around December 2026. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

History

In June 2017, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) sought bids for constructing the Venkateshpura metro station along the 4.59 km Shadi Mahal Ramp - North Ramp stretch of the 21.25 km Pink Line of Namma Metro. In November 2019, ITD Cementation India emerged as the lowest bidder for this stretch which aligned closely with the original estimate, thus leading to successful award for this company. They commenced the construction of this metro station as per the agreements. [8]

Station Layout

Station Layout - To Be Confirmed

Venkateshpura track layout (TBC)
Legend
BSicon HSTg.svg
BSicon HSTf.svg
BSicon PSTR(L).svg
BSicon PSTR(R).svg
to Kadugundanahalli **
P#
BSicon PSTR(L).svg
BSicon PSTR(R).svg
P#
BSicon PSTR(L).svg
BSicon PSTR(R).svg
to Tannery Road **
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BSicon HSTf.svg
Station with two tracks and one Island platform
** Under Construction
GStreet levelExit/ Entrance
L1MezzanineFare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
L2Platform #
Southbound		Towards → Kalena Agrahara
Next Station: Tannery Road
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Wheelchair symbol.svg
Platform #
Northbound		Towards ← Nagawara
Next Station: Kadugundanahalli
L2

Connections

Entry/Exit

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Namma Metro Pink Line: Route, Status, Completion Date & More". timesproperty. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Bengaluru: Namma Metro pushes Pink Line deadline to December 2026". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "Namma Metro's Pink line likely to open in phases". The Hindu. 4 August 2024. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Namma Metro's Pink Line: This Upcoming Corridor Is Set To Redefine The City Commute". TimesNow. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Namma Metro Phase 2 In Bengaluru To Be Operational By 2025, Announces Karnataka Deputy CM". TimesNow. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Staff Reporter (27 September 2023). "Good News! Pink Line of Bengaluru Metro to be 90% Ready by Second-half of 2024". Metro Rail News. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "Namma Metro: Bengaluru's Under-Construction Pink Line Slated To Achieve 2 Milestones In a Week". TimesNow. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "ITD Cem Begins Work on Bangalore Metro's Underground Stations". The Metro Rail Guy. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
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