Bengalureans can take train to airport from Monday
BENGALURU:
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has said citizens of Bengaluru can take a train to the Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli station, from the city beginning January 4.
”Starting Monday, Bengalureans can take a train to the Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli station. Trains will operate from Bengaluru city station to the newly built KIA, Devanahalli Railway halt station,” Yediyurappa tweeted on Sunday.
Starting Monday, Bengalureans can take a train to Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli station. Trains will operate from Bengaluru city station to the newly built KIA, Devanahalli Railway halt station.@PiyushGoyal @BLRAirport
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) January 3, 2021
According to South Western Railway, three pairs of DEMU services would be introduced from Bengaluru area to the Kempegowda International Airport (KIAD) Halt Station from January 4.
Kempegowda International Airport Halt Railway Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka is all set to serve travelers from 4th January.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 3, 2021
This will go a long way in enhancing last-mile connectivity to Bengaluru airport, benefit lakhs of people and reduce the traffic congestion drastically. pic.twitter.com/tXoWiwyzqg
The services would continue until further announcement, it said in a release. The railway said besides DEMUs, Bengaluru Cantonment Bangarpet Yesvantpur DEMU train and Yesvantpur Bangarpet KSR Bengaluru DEMU train would also run via KIAD Railway Station with a stoppage at KIAD.
Stating that the Bengaluru International Airport Limited and South Western Railway have partnered to establish a railway halt station near Kempegowda International Airport, it said in a tweet that this synergy would lead to hassle- free, quick, environment-friendly travel to the airport and is bound to benefit thousands of commuters daily. PTI
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