Benniganahalli metro station

Benniganahalli is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru, India. Around this station, holds the main Tin Factory Junction leading towards Baiyappanahalli, Benniganahalli Lake, and the Tin Factory Bus Stop which leads towards Hebbal or Krishnarajapura, Hoskote city in Karnataka.[1][2] This metro station was opened to public on 09 October 2023 without any inauguration ceremony. [3][4]

Benniganahalli
Namma Metro station
Newly constructed metro station completely operational under Purple Line of Namma Metro
General information
Other namesTin Factory
Location316, Old Madras Rd, next to Salarpuria, Pai Layout, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560016
Coordinates12.99655°N 77.66828°E / 12.99655; 77.66828
Owned byBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
Line(s)Purple Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Whitefield (Kadugodi)
Platform-2 → Challaghatta
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange Tin Factory Bus stop towards Hebbal or towards Krishnarajapuram
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels2
Other information
StatusOperational & Staffed
Station codeJTPM
History
Opened9 October 2023 (9 October 2023)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
Krishnarajapuram
towards Whitefield (Kadugodi)
 Purple Line Baiyappanahalli
towards Challaghatta
Location

As per latest updates from BMRCL, the K.R.Puram - Baiyappanahalli trial runs commenced on July 27th 2023, and commenced operations from 09 October 2023, with official inauguration being done at a later date.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Station layout
Benniganahalli track layout
to Baiyappanahalli
P2
P1
to Krishnarajapuram Blue Line
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 1
Eastbound		 Towards → Whitefield (Kadugodi) next station is Krishnarajapuram Change at the next station for Blue Line
Platform 2
Westbound		 Towards ← Challaghatta next station is Baiyappanahalli
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2

Entry/Exit

There are 2 Entry/Exit points - A and B. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel.

  • Entry/Exit point A: Towards Dooravani Nagar side
  • Entry/Exit point B: Towards Mahadevapura side

See also

References
  1. "Baiyappanahalli-Whitefield Metro stretch to have 13 stops". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. "Bengaluru Metro: Whitefield-Challaghatta Line Opening in August - TimesProperty". timesproperty.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  3. Siddiqui, Muthi-ur-Rahman. "Bengaluru Metro's full Purple Line opens on Oct 9; Check timings, frequency & fare". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  4. "Ops on full Purple Line to start today; formal launch of 2 new stretches later". The Times of India. 9 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  5. "Whitefield-Challaghatta Bengaluru Metro Line Ready To Operate? Check Date and Details". TimesNow. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  6. "Metro trial run begins on KR Pura and Baiyappanahalli route | Purple Line | Bengaluru". Deccan Herald. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  7. "Bengaluru Metro Update: Trial run between KR Puram and Byappanahalli metro stations begins – Check the details". Financialexpress. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  8. "Trial run begins on Bangalore Metro's Byappanahalli-KR Pura stretch | Metro Rail Today". Metro Rail Today: Gateway to Rail & Metro Industry. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  9. "Direct Metro Line from Whitefield to Challaghatta: Namma Metro To Start Trials on Missing Links on August 22". TimesNow. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  10. "Trial runs on two Bengaluru Metro sections will commence on August 22: BMRCL". Moneycontrol. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  11. "Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line to be fully operational from Oct 9". 8 October 2023.
  • BMRCL English - BMRCL Official Website
  • UrbanRail.Net – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
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