Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru railway station (station code: SMVB) is an Indian Railways train station located in Baiyyapanahalli,[1] Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the third intercity coaching terminal in Bengaluru after Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna - Bengaluru Station and Yesvantpur Junction.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru

Bengaluru New Terminal
Indian Railways station
Photo 1 → Outside view of SMVT railway station
Photo 2 → Station Platform
General information
LocationSathyanagara, Maruthi Sevanagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560033
 India
Coordinates12.99962°N 77.64107°E / 12.99962; 77.64107
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Western Railway zone of Indian Railways
Platforms7
Construction
Structure typeAt–ground
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSMVB
Zone(s) South Western Railway zone
Division(s) Bangalore
History
Opened6 June 2022 (2022-06-06)
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru is located in Bengaluru
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru
Location within Bengaluru

Development

The new station was constructed at a cost of ₹314 crores. The station has VIP lounges, food courts, escalators and air conditioning waiting rooms. According to railways officials It was first air-conditioned railway terminal in South India. It was also first green field project for Indian railways to construct a world class terminal.[2] Work was completed in the early 2021, but there is more than 18 months delay in opening of railway station. Railway officials cited the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of connectivity as the main reasons for delay, but inside sources claimed the delay was to allow the prime minister to open the station.[3] Commercial operations began on 6 June 2022 with Ernakulam Tri-Weekly Express.

Connectivity

This railway station is connected to nearby neighborhoods in the city by BMTC buses. BMTC has deployed 10 buses on the following routes.

The buses will run 144 trips per day.[4]

Ride-hailing services for car taxis, bike taxis and autorickshaws such as Ola, Rapido, Namma Yatri and Uber are also available.

Long-distance Trains

Long-distance trains from SMVT Bengaluru are as follows:

Regional Trains

Regional trains from SMVT Bengaluru are as follows:

Accidents

On 8 October 2022, A 31-year-old lady travelling with her 3-year-old child and elderly mother slipped and fell between platform no. 1 and the adjoining tracks while hurriedly boarding a moving 12551 SMVT Bengaluru–Kamakhya AC Superfast Express with a manually operated door. The lady was initially saved by an officer of the Government Railway Police, who pulled her out onto the platform. She had a fractured arm but unfortunately died while en route to the Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals in Shivajinagara.[5]

References
  1. "Bengaluru's first airport-like railway station opens at Baiyappanahalli".
  2. "Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal: This Bengaluru railway station looks like an airport | TOI Original - Times of India Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  3. "Finally, Visvesvaraya terminal opens but without fanfare". Deccan Herald. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  4. "BMTC to run feeder buses to Sir MV Terminal from today". Deccan Herald. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  5. "Woman falls on track while rushing to board train in Bengaluru, dies". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
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