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Konanakunte Cross Metro Station
Konanakunte Cross is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line of Namma Metro serving the Konanakunte area of Bangalore, India. It was opened to the public on 21 January 2021. Station layout Entry/Exits There are 2 Entry/Exit points – A and B. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel. * Entry/Exit point A: Towards Prestige Falcon City side * Entry/Exit point B: Towards Siddalingappa Memorial Hospital side See also * Bangalore *List of Namma Metro stations *Transport in Karnataka *List of metro systems This list of metro systems includes electrified rapid transit train systems worldwide. In some parts of the world, metro systems are referred to as subways, U-Bahn or undergrounds. , 205 cities in 61 countries have a metro system. The London ... * List of rapid transit systems in India References {{Namma Metro, green line=yes __FORCETOC__ Railway stations in India opened in 2021 Namma Metro stations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konanakunte
Konanakunte, formerly a census town, is a suburb of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka.The MP of this area is DK Suresh (brother of DK Shivakumar, former karnataka minister),mla for this area is M.Krishnappa , Corporator is Shashirekha Jayaram. Demographics India census, Konanakunte had a population of 13,262. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Konanakunte has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 73%. In Konanakunte, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Brief Description Over the last two decades, Konanakunte has undergone transition from a secluded area on the city's outskirts having only graveyards and grape wines to a partially developed, semi urban residential area. The name "Konanakunte" likely means "buffalo pond". Harijan colony in Konanakunte, a small area occupied by slum dwellers had a natural pond, which was put into use as a source of drinking w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Line (Namma Metro)
Green Line of Namma Metro was built along with the Purple Line during the first phase of construction of the metro rail system for the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The 30.5 km line connects Nagasandra in the northwest to Silk Institute in the south. The line connects the industrial centers of Peenya and Yelahanka in the north with the central hub of Majestic and the southern residential areas of Bangalore ( Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, Banshankari etc.). Green Line is mostly elevated, with 26 elevated stations and 3 underground stations. The Line passes through Majestic station which is an interchange station between Green and Purple Lines. When Phase II is completed, the line will stretch from Madavara in northwest to Silk Institute in the South. The length of the line will increase to . History Green Line sections were opened as indicated below. Phase I Construction work on Reach 3 and 3A of Phase I of the Namma Metro began in 2009–10. The total cost o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Transit In India
Urban rail transit in India plays an important role in intracity transportation in the major cities which are highly populated. It consists of rapid transit, suburban rail, monorail and tram systems. According to a report published in 2021, a total of 2.63 billion people travelled annually in metro systems across India's fifteen major cities, placing the country as one of the busiest urban rapid transit hubs in the world in terms of ridership. The combined length of of metro systems in India makes it the fourth longest in operation in the world. The Ministry of Urban Development's Urban Transport wing is the nodal division for coordination, appraisal and approval of Urban Transport matters including Metro Rail Projects at the central level. All the interventions in the urban transport by the Ministry of Urban Development are carried out as per the provisions of National Urban Transport Policy, 2006. Terminology Indian cities have various types of urban transit systems ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Metro Systems
This list of metro systems includes electrified rapid transit train systems worldwide. In some parts of the world, metro systems are referred to as subways, U-Bahn or undergrounds. , 205 cities in 61 countries have a metro system. The London Underground first opened as an underground railway in 1863 and its first electrified underground line opened in 1890, making it the world's oldest metro system. The New York City Subway has the greatest number of stations with 472. The country with the most metro systems is China, with 46 in operation. The Shanghai Metro is the world's longest metro network at and also has the highest annual ridership at 2.83 billion trips. Considerations The International Association of Public Transport (L'Union Internationale des Transports Publics, or UITP) defines metro systems as urban passenger transport systems, "operated on their own right of way and segregated from general road and pedestrian traffic". The terms heavy rail (mainly in North A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transport In Karnataka
Karnataka, a state in South India has a well-developed transport system. Its capital city, Bengaluru is well-connected by air to domestic and international destinations and the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in the city is one of the busiest airports in India. It was also the headquarters of the airlines Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines. The road transport is also well developed in the state with many National and State highways providing means for fast transportation. The headquarters of the South-Western Railway division of Indian Railways is located at Hubballi and this division governs most of the railway network in the state. Konkan Railway which passes along the coastal region of the state is considered one of the toughest engineering projects being undertaken in India till date. Buses, cars and trains are the means of transport for moving across distant places in Karnataka. For transportation within the city or town limits; motorbikes, cars, autorickshaws and bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Namma Metro Stations
The list of operational stations of Namma Metro ('' en, Our metro''), also known as Bangalore Metro (rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore in India) is as per table below. Out of the operational 52 metro stations of Namma Metro as of November 2022, there are 43 elevated stations, 8 underground stations and 1 at-grade station. The first section (on Purple Line) of the Namma Metro system opened on 20 October 2011 between Baiyappanahalli and M.G Road. The system is operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). Each line of Namma Metro is identified by a specific colour. The system uses rolling stock of standard gauge and has a combination of elevated, underground and at-grade lines. The Metro is operational from about 05:00 to 23:00 hours with trains operating at a frequency of 5 to 15 minutes. The Purple Line connects Kengeri in the west and Baiyappanahalli in the east, while the Green Line connects Nagasandra in the north and Silk Institute in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelachenahalli Metro Station
Yelachenahalli is a Namma Metro Namma Metro ("Our Metro" in Kannada), also known as Bengaluru Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bengaluru, India. Upon its inauguration, it became the first underground metro system in South India. Namma Metro has a mix of u ... station on the Green Line located on Kanakapura Road between Yelechenahalli and Konanakunte suburbs. It was opened to the public on 18 June 2017. Next to the Yelachenahalli Metro station, stands the electrical switch yard for the metro line. This area was earlier occupied by Shravanthi Kalyana Mantapa. The land was acquired by Namma Metro to build the Yelachenahalli Metro Station. The station also serves the residents of Reserve Bank Layout, Kumaraswamy Layout, ISRO Layout and neighborhoods beyond Konanakunte, like Kaggalipura. History The metro station was initially named Puttenahalli Metro station. The station being closer to Yelachenahalli than Puttenahalli, was renamed to Yelachenahalli met ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doddakallasandra Metro Station
Doddakallasandra is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This station was opened on 21 January 2021 to the public. The station was inaugurated along with five other stations, as a part of the Green Line extension. Station layout Entry/Exits There are 2 Entry/Exit points – A and B. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel. * Entry/Exit point A: Towards Doddakallasandra side * Entry/Exit point B: Towards Mantri Arena Mall side See also *Green Line *List of Namma Metro stations *Transport in Karnataka *List of metro systems This list of metro systems includes electrified rapid transit train systems worldwide. In some parts of the world, metro systems are referred to as subways, U-Bahn or undergrounds. , 205 cities in 61 countries have a metro system. The London ... * List of rapid transit systems in India References {{Namma Metro, green line=yes __FORCETOC__ Railway stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Located on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over above sea level, Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year, with its parks and green spaces earning it the reputation as the "Garden City" of India. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India. An aerospace, heavy engineering and electronics hub since the 1960s, Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.——— In the Ease of Living Index 2020 (published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), it was ranked the most livable Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namma Metro
Namma Metro ("Our Metro" in Kannada), also known as Bengaluru Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bengaluru, India. Upon its inauguration, it became the first underground metro system in South India. Namma Metro has a mix of underground, at grade, and elevated stations. Out of the operational 52 metro stations of Namma Metro as of November 2022, there are 43 elevated stations, 8 underground stations and 1 at-grade station. The system runs on standard-gauge tracks. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of Government of India and the State Government of Karnataka, is the agency for building, operating and expanding the Namma Metro network. Services operate daily between 05:00 and 23:00 running with a headway varying between 4–20 minutes. The trains initially began with three coaches but were later converted to six coaches as ridership grew. Power is supplied by 750 volt direct current through third rail. As of January 2020, the metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elevated
An elevated railway or elevated train (also known as an el train for short) is a rapid transit railway with the Track (rail transport), tracks above street level on a viaduct or other elevated structure (usually constructed from steel, cast iron, concrete, or bricks). The railway may be Broad gauge railway, broad-gauge, standard-gauge or narrow gauge railway, narrow-gauge railway, light rail, monorail, or a suspension railway. Elevated railways are normally found in urban areas where there would otherwise be multiple level crossings. Usually, the tracks of elevated railways that run on steel viaducts can be seen from street level. History The earliest elevated railway was the London and Greenwich Railway on a London Bridge-Greenwich Railway Viaduct, brick viaduct of 878 arches, built between 1836 and 1838. The first of the London and Blackwall Railway (1840) was also built on a viaduct. During the 1840s there were other plans for elevated railways in London that never came t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Namma Metro ("Our Metro" in Kannada), also known as Bengaluru Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bengaluru, India. Upon its inauguration, it became the first underground metro system in South India. Namma Metro has a mix of underground, at grade, and elevated stations. Out of the operational 52 metro stations of Namma Metro as of November 2022, there are 43 elevated stations, 8 underground stations and 1 at-grade station. The system runs on standard-gauge tracks. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of Government of India and the State Government of Karnataka, is the agency for building, operating and expanding the Namma Metro network. Services operate daily between 05:00 and 23:00 running with a headway varying between 4–20 minutes. The trains initially began with three coaches but were later converted to six coaches as ridership grew. Power is supplied by 750 volt direct current through third rail. As of January 2020, the metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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