Hosahalli metro station

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Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Stn., Hosahalli (formerly known as Hosahalli) is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro serving the Hosahalli area in Bengaluru, India. It was opened to the public on 16 November 2015.[1][2][3]

Other namesHosahalli
LocationChord Rd, Stage 1, Vijaya Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560040
Coordinates12.974178°N 77.545538°E / 12.974178; 77.545538
System
Namma Metro station
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Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Stn., Hosahalli
General information
Other namesHosahalli
LocationChord Rd, Stage 1, Vijaya Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560040
Coordinates12.974178°N 77.545538°E / 12.974178; 77.545538
System
Namma Metro station
Owned byBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
LinesPurple Line
Grey Line
Inner Ring Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Whitefield (Kadugodi)
Platform-2 → Challaghatta
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double track
Platform levels2
ParkingCar parking Available
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Architect  Ahluwalia Contracts (India)
Other information
StatusStaffed
Station codeHSLI
History
Opened16 November 2015; 10 years ago (2015-11-16)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
Preceding station Namma Metro Following station
Magadi Road
towards Whitefield (Kadugodi)
 Purple Line Vijayanagar
towards Challaghatta
Terminus Grey Line
(Future service)
 KHB Colony
towards Kadabagere
Location
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This station is named after Indian religious leader, Balagangadharanatha Swamiji.

History

Although the station has not yet officially been renamed, it is referred to as "Sri Balagangadharanatha Natha Swamiji Station – Hosahalli" in announcements on the Namma Metro.[4][5][6]

Station layout

Purple Line Station Layout

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Sri Balagangadharanatha
Swamiji Stn., Hosahalli track layout
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P1 to Magadi Road
P2 to Vijayanagar
Station with two tracks and two side platforms
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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 Disabled access
Platform 1
Eastbound		 Towards → Whitefield (Kadugodi)
Next Station: Magadi Road
Platform 2
Westbound		 Towards ← Challaghatta
Next Station: Vijayanagar
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2

Grey Line Station Layout (TBC)

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Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Stn.,
Hosahalli track layout
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P1 to Train Terminates Here
P2 to KHB Colony **
Station with two tracks and two side platforms
** Planned
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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 Disabled access
Platform #
Eastbound		 Towards → Train Terminates Here
Platform #
Westbound		 Towards ← Kadabagere
Next Station: KHB Colony
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L2

Entry/Exits

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

  • Entry/Exit point A: Towards BSNL Telephone exchange – has stairs as well as escalator service to provide entry or exit to/from the metro station
  • Entry/Exit point B: Elevator (located towards Shri Adichunchanagiri Mutt)
  • Entry/Exit point C: Towards Shri Adichunchanagiri Mutt – has stairs to provide entry or exit to/from the metro station (Escalator is in construction)

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