Kengeri is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro serving the suburbs of Kengeri bordered by Nagarbhavi to the north and Rajarajeshwari Nagar to the east in Bangalore, India. It was inaugurated on 29 August 2021 and was commenced to the public on 30 August 2021.[1][2]

Kengeri
Namma Metro station
This metro station serving the suburbs of Kengeri.
General information
Location133/2B, BSM Extension, Kengeri Satellite Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560060
Coordinates12°54′29″N 77°28′35″E / 12.9080°N 77.4765°E / 12.9080; 77.4765
Owned byBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
Line(s)Purple Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Whitefield (Kadugodi)
Platform-2 → Challaghatta
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels2
ParkingCar parking Available
Other information
StatusStaffed
Station codeKGIT
History
Opened30 August 2021; 3 years ago (2021-08-30)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
Kengeri Bus Terminal Purple Line Challaghatta
Terminus
Location
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Station layout

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Kengeri track layout
 
 
 
 
P2
 
 
 
P1
 
 
 
 
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  
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards → Whitefield (Kadugodi)
Next Station: Kengeri Bus Terminal
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Challaghatta
Side platform | Doors will open on the left  
L2

Entry/Exit

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

  • Entry/Exit point A - Towards Challeghatta side
  • Entry/Exit point B - Towards Kengeri Police Station side

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kengeri metro line inaugurated, commercial operations from August 30". The Hindu. 29 August 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Bengaluru Metro: 7.5-km Purple line from Mysore Road to Kengeri inaugurated". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.