Krishnarajapuram railway station

Krishnarajapuram

Kr̥ṣṇarājapuraṁ
Krshnaraajapuraam
Indian Railways station
Krishnarajapuram Railway station
General information
Other namesKrishnarajapura K.R. Puram / K.R. Pura
LocationJunction of OMR (NH 4) and Outer Ring Road, Krishnarajapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka
 India
Coordinates13°00′02″N 77°40′31″E / 13.00065°N 77.67533°E / 13.00065; 77.67533
Elevation903.26 meters
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Chennai Central–Bangalore City line ; Guntakal line
Platforms4
Tracks5
ConnectionsBus, Taxi and Metro interchangeKrishnarajapuram
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKJM
Zone(s) South Western Railway zone
Division(s) Bangalore
History
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Baiyyappanahalli
towards Bangalore City
 Chennai Central–Bangalore City line Hoodi Halt
towards Chennai Central

Krishnarajapuram railway station, also known as Krishnarajapura railway station (station code: KJM) is a suburb station located in Krishnarajapuram which is located about 14 km away from the Bangalore City railway station. It is one of the important railway station serving the Bangalore metropolitan area and most of the trains have a stop here.

Some of the major routes include to the places of Howrah, Chennai Central, and Patna Jn. Some of the popular trains traveling to Bangalore are Lal Bagh Express (12608) to Chennai operating 7 times a week, Kanyakumari Express (16526) to Kanyakumari operating 7 times a week, Chennai operating 6 times a week (Except Wednesdays) and (22625) Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express to Bangalore operating 7 times a week.[1]

Location

Krishnarajapuram railway station (station code: KJM) is located at the junction of the Old Madras Road (NH 4) and Outer Ring Road, Bangalore. The cable-stayed bridge of Old Madras Road crosses the tracks just near the station.

  • Station Platform
    Station Platform
  • Back Entrance of KJM Railway Station
    Back Entrance of KJM Railway Station
  • Night view Platform
    Night view Platform
  • KR Puram Hanging Bridge
    KR Puram Hanging Bridge

Structure & expansion

Krishnarajapuram station has about 4 platforms and 2 thorough tracks for non-stopping trains. Most of the long-distance trains stop at platform 4, while incoming trains heading to Bangalore City stop at platform 3. Platform 1 is long enough only for eight coaches so it is used for goods and mail trains.[2] And apart from that existing platforms could accommodate only 19 coaches whereas all the trains which stop here have 24 coaches which causes inconvenience to the passengers.[3] So the extension of the platforms were approved by the railways which was completed in fifteen days.[4]

Junction

Krishnarajapuram railway station is a junction on the Bangalore–Chennai main line with a line from Guntakal joining the track into the station. However the Guntakal track is mostly used by freight trains and oil tankers from Whitefield, though a few express trains from Tamil Nadu and Kerala heading towards the north do use this line, bypassing Bangalore in the process. With the commencement of the Yeshvantapur railway station all trains moving towards Bangarpet from Yeshvantapur are given a stop here.

Station Layout

This station consists of 4 platforms and 4 tracks which are connected by foot overbridge for passengers to board the express trains at the respective platforms. These platforms are built to accumulate 24-coach express trains.

G North Entrance Street level Exit/Entrance & ticket counter
P FOB, Side platform | P4 Not in Operation
Platform 1 Side Line (Not in Operation)
Platform 2 Towards → Jolarpettai Junction / MGR Chennai Central next station is Hoodi Halt
FOB, Island platform | P2 & P3 Doors will open on the right | P2 & P3 – MEMU & Express Lines
Platform 3 Towards ← KSR Bengaluru / Mysore Junction
Platform 4 Towards ← KSR Bengaluru next station is Baiyyappanahalli
FOB, Side platform | P1 Doors will open on the left (Used for MEMUs and Express trains)
G South Entrance Street level Exit/Entrance & ticket counter

Connectivity

This station is well connected to many parts of the city by BMTC buses. This station has two entrances to access it, the KR Puram – Outer Ring Road (South entrance) where the bus stops are and the other Vijinapura – KR Puram Market road (North entrance) which is far less crowded.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Krishnarajapura railway station". India Rail Info. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Krishnarajapuram railway station set for a makeover". Indian Express. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Better days ahead for KR Puram railway station". Deccan Herald. 28 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Change chugs slowly at K R Puram railway station". Indian Express. 17 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014.

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