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Detailed project report ready for doubling of Yelahanka-Devanahalli heritage line in Karnataka

Bengaluru: In a step towards enhancing rail connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport and the fast-growing Devanahalli region, the South Western Railway (SWR) has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) to double the Yelahanka–Devanahalli rail line. The 23.7km line, part of the historic Yelahanka–Chikkaballapur route built by the British and operational since 1905, includes heritage stations like Doddajala, Avathihalli, Nandi Halt Station, and Devanahalli. The Rs 455-crore project aims to overcome the limitations of the single track, which has hindered efficient suburban rail services in the corridor. The project is awaiting approval from the railway board. Divisional railway manager (Bengaluru division) Ashutosh Kumar Singh said the DPR had been submitted and traffic justification is being compiled in response to the railway board's queries. "This project will be a game changer for suburban connectivity between Bengaluru and Devanahalli. It will benefit daily commuters and improve last-mile access to the airport," said an official. Efforts to connect Bengaluru city to the airport via rail were initiated four years ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The service failed to attract sufficient passengers, primarily due to operational constraints on the single-track section and lack of frequent services. The new plan is expected to address those shortcomings and align with the city's broader suburban rail vision. In parallel, the Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (KRIDE) is working on a separate suburban rail corridor connecting Majestic to Kempegowda airport and Devanahalli. While SWR and KRIDE will operate on different lines, officials noted that parts of the two corridors may run parallel. Coordination between the agencies is under way to remove level crossings and replace them with subways or roads under bridges to ensure seamless operations.