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Indian Railways Approves Survey For New Mega Terminal At Devanahalli To Ease Bengaluru Rail Network Congestion
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In a significant development, the Railway board has sanctioned a detailed survey for establishing a mega terminal with full maintenance facilities at Devanahalli.
The proposed survey, estimated at over Rs 1.3 crore, will examine areas around Devanahalli station as well as other potential sites along the Yelahanka-Devanahalli-Chikkaballapur corridor to determine the most suitable location for the new facility, Times of India reported.
The planned terminal, positioned on the Bengaluru’s outskirts, aims to significantly reduce pressure on city’s existing rail infrastructure, which is currently stretched beyond capacity.
“With a population of around 11.5 million, Bengaluru is India’s fifth-most populous city. Its railway network currently operates with just three terminals and 12 pit lines, handling 140 originating, 139 terminating and 142 pass-through trains daily, along with 110 primary maintenance trains. In 2024-25, the city saw nearly 104 million originating passengers and a total footfall of 212 million. Existing terminals — KSR Bengaluru, Yeshwantpur and SMVT Bengaluru — are already stretched and future projections of 210 originating trains per day could overwhelm the system,” a press release from South Western Railway stated.
The Devanahalli terminal would serve as Bengaluru’s fourth major railway terminal, playing a critical role in redistributing passenger and train traffic.
Its peripheral location is expected to enhance operational efficiency, alleviate urban terminal pressure, and offer a long-term solution for future demand.
