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{{Short description|Railway station in Karnataka, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name         = Kengeri
| name = Kengeri
| type           = [[Express trains in India|Express train]], [[passenger train]], [[Regional rail]], [[light rail]] and [[commuter rail]] station
| name_lang = en
| native_name = <hr/>Keṅgēri<hr/>Kengeree
| native_name_lang = kn & hi
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
| image         = Kengeri Railway Station.jpg
| image = Kengeri Railway Station.jpg
| image_size   =  
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| address       = Railway Parallel Rd, Stage II, [[Kengeri]] Satellite Town, [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]
| address = Railway Parallel Rd, Stage 1, Old Outer Ring Road, [[Kengeri]] Satellite Town, [[Bangalore, Karnataka]]
| country       = India
| country = India
| coordinates   = {{coord|12.9176|77.4839|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|12.9176|77.4839|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| line         = [[Mysore–Bangalore railway line]]
| line = [[Mysore–Bangalore railway line]]
| other         = BMTC
| other = {{ric|Namma Metro}} {{rcb|Namma Metro|Purple|croute}} [[Kengeri metro station|Kengeri]], Kengeri BMTC Bus Terminal, Kengeri Satellite Town Bus Stop, Kengeri Railway Station BMTC Bus Terminal, taxi, auto
| elevation     = {{convert|804|m|ft}}
| elevation = {{convert|804|m|ft}}
| structure     = Standard (on-ground station)
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| platform     = 4
| platform = 4
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| tracks       = 4
| tracks = 4
| parking       = Yes
| parking = Yes
| bicycle       = Yes
| bicycle = Yes
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| electrified   = Yes
| electrified = Yes
| ADA          =
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| code           = {{Indian railway code
| code = {{Indian railway code
   | code = KGI
   | code = KGI
   | zone = [[South Western Railway zone]]
   | zone = [[South Western Railway zone]]
   | division = {{rwd|Bangalore}}
   | division = {{rwd|Bangalore}}
   }}
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| owned         = [[Indian Railways]]
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator     = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| status       = Functioning
| status = Functioning
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'''Kengeri railway station''' (station code: '''KGI''') is a major railway station within city limits of Bangalore on the Mysore–Bangalore railway line.
'''Kengeri railway station''' (station code: '''KGI''') is a major railway station on the [[Mysore–Bangalore line|Mysuru–Bengaluru railway line]] within the city limits of [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]] in the Indian State of [[Karnataka]]. It is about 10&nbsp;km south-west to the centre of city. It is an important railway station within the city limits that include [[KSR Bengaluru]], [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station|Yeshwantpur Jn]]. and [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station|Bengaluru Cantt]], [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal|SMVT Bengaluru]], [[Yelahanka Junction railway station|Yelahanka]], [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapuram]] and [[Whitefield (Bangalore) railway station|Whitefield]]. It has 4 platforms. It is well connected, with a [[Kengeri metro station|metro station]] on the [[Purple Line (Namma Metro)|Purple line]] nearby.


== Location ==
== Location ==
It serves [[Kengeri]] a satellite town to [[Bangalore]] in the western part of the city. It is a popular station among residents of west Bengaluru because of its good connectivity with the BMTC and a BMTC bus stand being constructed right next to it, usually to avoid the traffic of the roads as well of the passengers in the KSR Bengaluru Station and the Yeshwanthpur Jn. Station.
It serves the [[Kengeri]] and [[Kengeri Satellite Town]] neighborhoods in the western part of the city. It is a popular railway station among residents of west Bengaluru because of its nearness to the [[Purple Line (Namma Metro)|Namma Metro Purple Line]] and the [[Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation]] (BMTC) bus stand.


== Infrastructure ==
== Infrastructure ==
The station consists of four platforms. It has 5 ticket counters and two digital ticket kiosks in the terminus. It has a number of stalls for food and a Nandini milk parlor. It has two public toilets one in the first platform and the other in the second and third platforms. The second and third platforms are partially covered with an overhead shelter. It has a foot overbridge over the train tracks connecting all the platforms. The fourth platform is not usually used for passenger services. It also has a free WiFi service provided by Google Station. The second and third platforms have electronic boards to mention a train's number, the class of the bogie which is going to stop at that point a couple of moments before the train's arrival. It has newly established LED TV's for the info of the train to the passengers.
The station consists of four platforms. It has five ticket counters and two digital ticket kiosks in the terminus. It has a digital sign board. It has a digital large clock in the first platform. It has a number of stalls for food and a Nandini milk parlour. It also has IRCTC Stall. It has two public toilets one in the first platform and the other in the second and third platforms. The second and third platforms are covered with an overhead shelter. It has a foot overbridge over the train tracks connecting all the platforms. It also has a free Wi-Fi service provided by Google Station. The second and third platforms have electronic boards to mention a train's number, the class of the coach which is going to stop at that point a couple of moments before the train's arrival. It has newly established LED TVs for the info of the train to the passengers. It has a large space for two wheeler 4 wheeler and bicycle parking. It has six ticket counters to book tickets.


== Line ==
== Line ==
The station is on the [[Mysore–Bangalore railway line]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/mysurubengaluru-semihigh-speed-train-remains-a-distant-dream/article8440084.ece| title=Mysuru-Bengaluru semi-high speed train remains a distant dream| website=The Hindu| date=6 April 2016| first=R. Krishna| last=Kumar}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Green-Signal-for-EMU-From-Bengaluru-to-Ramanagaram/2016/04/01/article3357238.ece| title=Green Signal for EMU From Bengaluru to Ramanagaram| website=New Indian Express| date=1 April 2016| first=S.| last=Lalitha}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Meet-on-Suburban-Rail-After-Budget-Session-George/2016/03/21/article3338186.ece| title=Meet on Suburban Rail After Budget Session: George| website=New Indian Express| date=21 March 2016| first=S.| last=Lalitha}}</ref> Platform 3 serves for trains going towards Mysuru and platform 2 serves for trains going towards Bengaluru.
The station is on the [[Mysore–Bangalore line|Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru railway line]] .<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/mysurubengaluru-semihigh-speed-train-remains-a-distant-dream/article8440084.ece| title=Mysuru-Bengaluru semi-high speed train remains a distant dream| website=The Hindu| date=6 April 2016| first=R. Krishna| last=Kumar}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Green-Signal-for-EMU-From-Bengaluru-to-Ramanagaram/2016/04/01/article3357238.ece| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409213344/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Green-Signal-for-EMU-From-Bengaluru-to-Ramanagaram/2016/04/01/article3357238.ece| url-status=dead| archive-date=9 April 2016| title=Green Signal for EMU From Bengaluru to Ramanagaram| website=New Indian Express| date=1 April 2016| first=S.| last=Lalitha}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Meet-on-Suburban-Rail-After-Budget-Session-George/2016/03/21/article3338186.ece| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401150125/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Meet-on-Suburban-Rail-After-Budget-Session-George/2016/03/21/article3338186.ece| url-status=dead| archive-date=1 April 2016| title=Meet on Suburban Rail After Budget Session: George| website=New Indian Express| date=21 March 2016| first=S.| last=Lalitha}}</ref> Platforms 3 and 4 serves for trains going towards [[Mysore Junction railway station|Mysuru Junction]] and platforms 1 and 2 serves for trains going towards [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru City]] railway station and [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station|Yeshvantpur Junction]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Railway stations in Bangalore Urban district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Bengaluru Urban district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Bangalore]]
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[[Category:Bangalore railway division]]
[[Category:Bengaluru railway division]]




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Kengeri

Keṅgēri
Kengeree
Indian Railways station
LocationRailway Parallel Rd, Stage 1, Old Outer Ring Road, Kengeri Satellite Town, Bangalore, Karnataka
India
Coordinates12°55′03″N 77°29′02″E / 12.9176°N 77.4839°E / 12.9176; 77.4839
Elevation804 metres (2,638 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Western Railway zone
Line(s)Mysore–Bangalore railway line
Platforms4
Tracks4
ConnectionsTemplate:Ric Template:Rcb Kengeri, Kengeri BMTC Bus Terminal, Kengeri Satellite Town Bus Stop, Kengeri Railway Station BMTC Bus Terminal, taxi, auto
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKGI
Zone(s) South Western Railway zone
Division(s) Bangalore
ElectrifiedYes
Services
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Kengeri railway station (station code: KGI) is a major railway station on the Mysuru–Bengaluru railway line within the city limits of Bengaluru in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is about 10 km south-west to the centre of city. It is an important railway station within the city limits that include KSR Bengaluru, Yeshwantpur Jn. and Bengaluru Cantt, SMVT Bengaluru, Yelahanka, Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield. It has 4 platforms. It is well connected, with a metro station on the Purple line nearby.

Location[edit | edit source]

It serves the Kengeri and Kengeri Satellite Town neighborhoods in the western part of the city. It is a popular railway station among residents of west Bengaluru because of its nearness to the Namma Metro Purple Line and the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus stand.

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

The station consists of four platforms. It has five ticket counters and two digital ticket kiosks in the terminus. It has a digital sign board. It has a digital large clock in the first platform. It has a number of stalls for food and a Nandini milk parlour. It also has IRCTC Stall. It has two public toilets one in the first platform and the other in the second and third platforms. The second and third platforms are covered with an overhead shelter. It has a foot overbridge over the train tracks connecting all the platforms. It also has a free Wi-Fi service provided by Google Station. The second and third platforms have electronic boards to mention a train's number, the class of the coach which is going to stop at that point a couple of moments before the train's arrival. It has newly established LED TVs for the info of the train to the passengers. It has a large space for two wheeler 4 wheeler and bicycle parking. It has six ticket counters to book tickets.

Line[edit | edit source]

The station is on the Mysuru – KSR Bengaluru railway line .[1][2][3] Platforms 3 and 4 serves for trains going towards Mysuru Junction and platforms 1 and 2 serves for trains going towards KSR Bengaluru City railway station and Yeshvantpur Junction.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kumar, R. Krishna (6 April 2016). "Mysuru-Bengaluru semi-high speed train remains a distant dream". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ Lalitha, S. (1 April 2016). "Green Signal for EMU From Bengaluru to Ramanagaram". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Lalitha, S. (21 March 2016). "Meet on Suburban Rail After Budget Session: George". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016.



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