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| address = Veer Sandra, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
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| accessible = '''''(TBC)'''''
| status = Under Construction
| status = Final Stages before Operations
| code = '''''(TBC)'''''
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| owned = [[Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd]] (BMRCL)
| owned = [[Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd]] (BMRCL)
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'''Huskur Road''' (also known as '''Veerasandra''') is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the [[Yellow Line (Namma Metro)|Yellow Line]] of [[Namma Metro]] in [[Bengaluru]], India.
'''Huskur Road''' (also known as '''Veerasandra''') is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the [[Yellow Line (Namma Metro)|Yellow Line]] of [[Namma Metro]] in [[Bangalore]], India. Around this metro station holds the M5 E-City Shopping Complex, [[DMart|D-Mart E-City]], E-City Toll Gate towards [[Attibele]] and Veerasandra Lake in South Bengaluru. As per latest reports, this metro station is stated to be operational around July 2024 due to the upcoming [[Next Indian general election|Indian general election]] which will occur during April-May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line to start only after general elections |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/metro-s-yellow-line-to-start-only-after-general-elections-2810119 |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RV Road-Bommasandra Metro stretch to open by April: CM Siddaramaiah |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/oct/21/rv-road-bommasandra-metro-stretch-to-open-by-april-cmsiddaramaiah-2625902.html |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-21 |title=Metro Yellow Line to E-City & extended Green Line to open by April 2024: CM Siddramaiah |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/metro-yellow-line-to-e-city-extended-green-line-to-open-by-april-2024-cm/articleshow/104596905.cms |access-date=2023-11-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Bengaluru metro's yellow line connecting Bommasandra to Silk Board to open by February 2024, says MP Tejasvi Surya |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-metros-yellow-line-connecting-bommasandra-to-silk-board-to-open-by-february-2024-says-mp-tejasvi-surya-101696567296928.html |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

As per latest reports, the [[Yellow Line (Namma Metro)|Yellow Line]] is slated to be operational around '''April 2025'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bengaluru Metro plans to open yellow line in April with 4 trains, 30-min headway |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-metro-plans-to-open-yellow-line-in-april-with-4-trains-30-min-headway-3343856 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> instead of '''January 2025'''<ref name=":52">{{Cite web |title=Bengaluru: Yellow Line safety clearance by December end, opening after second week of January |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-yellow-line-safety-clearance-by-december-end-opening-after-second-week-of-january-3252267 |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> with four trainsets which will be ready for operations after arriving from [[Titagarh Rail Systems]] in Kolkata.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line to start only after general elections |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/metro-s-yellow-line-to-start-only-after-general-elections-2810119 |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
In December 2016, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) issued a call for bids to construct the Huskur Road metro station along the 6.418 km Reach 5 – Package 1 section (Bommasandra - Hosa Road) of the 18.825 km Yellow Line of Namma Metro. On 25 March 2017, ITD-ITD Cementation [[Joint venture|JV]] was selected as the lowest bidder for this stretch, with their bid closely aligning with the original cost estimates.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-25 |title=ITD-ITD Cem JV Lowest Bidder for B'lore Metro's Bomasandra-HosaRd |url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2017/03/25/itd-itd-cem-jv-lowest-bidder-for-blore-metros-bommasandra-hosard/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=The Metro Rail Guy |language=en-US}}</ref> Consequently, the contract was successfully awarded to the company, which then commenced construction of the metro station in accordance with the agreements.


== Station layout ==
== Station layout ==
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cBS\vSTR\cBS ~~ ~~ ~~ to {{stl|Namma Metro|Hebbagodi}}
cPLT\vSTR\cPLT ~~ ~~ ~~ to [[Hebbagodi metro station|Biocon Hebbagodi]]
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|Towards ← {{stl|Namma Metro|Central Silk Board}} / [[Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road metro station|Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road]] <small>next station is [[Electronic City metro station|Electronic City]]</small>
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==Entry/Exits==
==Entry/Exits==
{{Empty section|date=August 2023}}
{{Empty section|date=December 2024}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bangalore]]
*[[Bengaluru]]
*[[List of Namma Metro stations]]
*[[List of Namma Metro stations]]
*[[Transport in Karnataka]]
*[[Transport in Karnataka]]
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*[[Rapid transit in India|List of rapid transit systems in India]]
*[[Rapid transit in India|List of rapid transit systems in India]]
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons|Namma Metro}}
{{Commons|Namma Metro}}
{{Wikivoyage|Bangalore}}
{{Wikivoyage|Bengaluru}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170629131050/http://www.bmrc.co.in/English/index.html Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)]
* [https://english.bmrc.co.in Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)]
* [http://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
* [http://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.


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[[Category:Namma Metro stations]]
[[Category:Namma Metro stations]]
[[Category:Proposed railway stations in India]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Bengaluru]]

Latest revision as of 05:30, 7 January 2025

Huskur Road
Namma Metro station
Final stages of this metro station as of April 2024
General information
Other namesVeerasandra
LocationVeerasandra, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
Coordinates12°50′20″N 77°40′39″E / 12.83901°N 77.67754°E / 12.83901; 77.67754
Owned byBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
Line(s)Yellow Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road
Platform-2 → Delta Electronics - Bommasandra
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels(TBC)
Parking(TBC)
Accessible(TBC)
ArchitectITD - ITD Cementation India JV
Other information
StatusFinal Stages before Operations
Station code(TBC)
History
OpeningApril 2025; 2 months' time (April 2025) (TBC)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
Konappana Agrahara
towards Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road
 Yellow Line
(Operational around April 2025)
 Hebbagodi
towards Bommasandra
Location
Map

Huskur Road (also known as Veerasandra) is an upcoming elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India.

As per latest reports, the Yellow Line is slated to be operational around April 2025[1] instead of January 2025[2] with four trainsets which will be ready for operations after arriving from Titagarh Rail Systems in Kolkata.[3]

History

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In December 2016, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) issued a call for bids to construct the Huskur Road metro station along the 6.418 km Reach 5 – Package 1 section (Bommasandra - Hosa Road) of the 18.825 km Yellow Line of Namma Metro. On 25 March 2017, ITD-ITD Cementation JV was selected as the lowest bidder for this stretch, with their bid closely aligning with the original cost estimates.[4] Consequently, the contract was successfully awarded to the company, which then commenced construction of the metro station in accordance with the agreements.

Station layout

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Station Layout (TBC)

Huskur Road track layout (TBC)
Legend
to Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara
P1
P2
to Biocon Hebbagodi
Station with two tracks and two side platforms
G Street level Exit/Entrance
L1 Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
Platform 2
Southbound 		Towards → Delta Electronics - Bommasandra
Next Station: Biocon Hebbagodi
Platform 1
Northbound 		Towards ← Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road
Next Station: Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2

Entry/Exits

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bengaluru Metro plans to open yellow line in April with 4 trains, 30-min headway". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Bengaluru: Yellow Line safety clearance by December end, opening after second week of January". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  3. ^ DHNS. "Bengaluru metro's Yellow Line to start only after general elections". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  4. ^ "ITD-ITD Cem JV Lowest Bidder for B'lore Metro's Bomasandra-HosaRd". The Metro Rail Guy. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
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