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Mahakavi Kuvempu Road metro station

Mahakavi Kuvempu Road (formerly known as Kuvempu Road) is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. The station was constructed by Punj Lloyd,[1] and was opened to the public on 1 March 2014.[2][3]

Mahakavi Kuvempu Road
Namma Metro station
General information
Other namesMahakavi Kuvempu Raste, Kuvempu Road, Kuvempu Raste
LocationMahakavi Kuvempu Rd, Gayatrinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560021
Coordinates12°59′54″N 77°33′25″E / 12.998456°N 77.556951°E / 12.998456; 77.556951
Owned byBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
Line(s)Green Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Madavara
Platform-2 → Silk Institute
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
StatusStaffed
Station codeKVPR
History
Opened1 March 2014; 10 years ago (2014-03-01)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
Rajajinagar
towards Madavara
 Green Line Srirampura
towards Silk Institute
Location
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Station layout

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Mahakavi Kuvempu Road track layout
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to Rajajinagar
P1
 
 
 
P2
 
 
 
to Srirampura
 
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 2
Southbound 		Towards → Silk Institute
Next Station: Srirampura
Platform 1
Northbound 		Towards ← Madavara
Next Station: Rajajinagar
Side platform | Doors will open on the left  
L2

Entry/Exits

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There are 3 Entry/Exit points – A, B and C. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Punj Lloyd to build 8 stations for Bangalore Metro". Business Line. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Peenya-Sampige Road Metro Service From March 1". The New Indian Express. 25 February 2014. Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  3. ^ "'This one feels like Namma Metro as it's closer home'". The Hindu. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
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