Whitefield (Bangalore) Railway Station
Whitefield railway station (station code: WFD) is an Indian Railways train station located in Whitefield, Bangalore, in the Indian state of Karnataka, which is about 8 km away from the Krishnarajapuram railway station and serves the Whitefield area.
The Whitefield railway station is about 3 km north of the Whitefield Bus stop. It lies on the Bangalore–Chennai route and is double and electrified, the Krishnarajapuram–Whitefield section is slated to be converted to a quadruple line. The station is slated to become a junction with a new Whitefield–Kolar (53 km; 33 miles) line being laid.
Structure
Whitefield railway station has four platforms, each running to 650m in length, shelters, lighting, benches and a booking office.
Station Layout
G | Street level | Exit/Entrance & ticket counter |
P1 | Platform 1 | Towards ← KSR Bengaluru next station is Hoodi Halt |
FOB, Island platform | P1 & P2 Doors will open on the left | (Used for MEMUs and Express trains) | ||
Platform 2 | Towards → Jolarpettai Junction / MGR Chennai Central next station is Devangonthi | |
Platform 3 | Towards ← KSR Bengaluru next station is Hoodi Halt | |
FOB, Island platform | P3 Doors will open on the left | (Used for MEMUs and Express trains) | ||
Platform 4 | Not in Operation | |
P1 |
Line
Whitefield railway station is on the Bangalore–Chennai main line. The railway station is located between Hoodi Halt railway station and Devangonthi railway station.
Originating/terminating trains
Train number | Train name | Type | Source | Destination |
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06567/06568 | Whitefield–Baiyyappanahalli MEMU Special | MEMU | Whitefield | Baiyyappanahalli |
66541/66542 | Whitefield–KSR Bengaluru City MEMU | MEMU | Whitefield | Bengaluru City |
06593/06594 | Whitefield–Baiyyappanahalli DEMU Special | Passenger | Whitefield | Baiyyappanahalli |
See also
References
- ^ "Bengaluru: Railways To Increase Halts At Banaswadi Even As Station's Last Mile Connectivity Remains Poor". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "'Run suburban train between Yelahanka and Whitefield'". Times of India Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ With just one entry, Whitefield station a 'nightmare'
- ^ "WFD/Whitefield (4) Railway Station Satellite Map – India Rail Info – A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts". India Rail Info. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
External links
- Whitefield (Bangalore) railway station at the India Rail Info
Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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Hoodi Halt towards ?
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South Western Railway zone | Devangonthi towards ?
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