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BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
Local Name: Cantonment Railway Station
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Updated: Oct 29 2023 (09:01)
Bengaluru Cantt. (BNC) is a major railway station in Bangalore, Karnataka, known for its efficient connectivity and bustling atmosphere. It offers a range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ticket booking facilities. The station is conveniently located near the Cantonment area, offering easy access to historical landmarks and vibrant local markets.

Tourism

Sri Prasanna Krishna Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
St. Mary's Basilica: A historic Catholic church known for its architectural beauty.
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple: A sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari.
ISKCON Temple: A popular Hare Krishna temple known for its peaceful atmosphere and devotional activities.

Food

Biryani Blues: Famous for its delicious vegetarian biryani and North Indian dishes.
Shanti Sagar: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its South Indian thalis and snacks.
Sangeetha: A well-known vegetarian restaurant offering a variety of South Indian dishes.
CTR: A legendary vegetarian restaurant serving delicious South Indian breakfast.
MTR: A renowned vegetarian restaurant known for its traditional South Indian dishes.
Number of Platforms: 8
Number of Halting Trains: 80
Number of Originating Trains: 3
Number of Terminating Trains: 4

Station Address

Near Cantonment Railway Station Rd, Cantonment Railway Quarters, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, District - Bengaluru - 560046.
State: Karnataka
Elevation: 920 m above sea level
Type: Regular
Category: NSG-3
Zone: SWR/South Western
Division: KSR Bengaluru (Bangalore)
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BNCE/Bengaluru East (Bangalore) 3 km     BAND/Banaswadi 4 km     SBC/KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore) 4 km     SMVB/SMVT Bengaluru 5 km     BYPL/Baiyyappanahalli 7 km     MWM/Malleswaram 7 km     KJM/Krishnarajapuram 8 km     CSDR/Channasandra 8 km     KNDV/Krishnadevaraya Halt 9 km     YPR/Yesvantpur Junction 10 km    
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Feb 07 (14:35) Bengaluru Cantonment Station Redevelopment: Phased Opening Amidst Delays
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Bengaluru Cantonment Station Revamp: Phased Opening Planned

Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station's ₹480 crore redevelopment, inaugurated June 20, 2022, is facing delays. The station will open in two phases. The south side (air-conditioned), including a new footbridge (45m long, 5m wide), opens in 6-7 months. The north side, with 500 car and 500 two-wheeler parking spaces, will open...
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later. Key features include a 136m x 30m air concourse, dedicated entry/exit points for suburban platforms 1A, B, C, & D, escalators, lifts, and integration with the Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line. The project, initially slated for October 2025 completion, is now behind schedule.

Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station ka ₹480 crore ka redevelopment project, jo 20 June, 2022 ko PM Narendra Modi ne launch kiya tha, mein delay ho raha hai. Station do phases mein open hoga. South side (AC), ek naya footbridge (45m lamba, 5m chauda) ke saath, 6-7 mahino mein open hoga. North...
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side, 500 car aur 500 two-wheeler parking ke saath, baad mein open hoga. Key features mein 136m x 30m ka air concourse, suburban platforms 1A, B, C, & D ke liye dedicated entry/exit points, escalators, lifts, aur Bengaluru Metro ke Pink Line ke saath integration shamil hai. Project, October 2025 tak complete hone ki initially plan tha, ab late hai.
Jan 17 (15:03) Bengaluru's Railway Infrastructure to Receive Major Upgrades
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Jan 17 2025 (15:04)
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Jan 17 2025 (15:04)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by karbang~/50057
Bengaluru’s KSR to add two new platforms, Cantonment, Yesvantpur set for world-class upgrades: Report

The Indian Ministry of Railways plans significant upgrades to Bengaluru's railway infrastructure. This includes adding two platforms at KSR Bengaluru Station (₹180 crore), upgrading Bengaluru Cantonment and Yesvantpur Junction to world-class standards, and completing the Bengaluru Cantonment–Whitefield quadrupling project on schedule. Minister V Somanna inspected various projects on January...
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16th, including stations like Whitefield, Hoodi Halt, Carmelaram, and Bellandur, and a Road Over Bridge at Level Crossing 134. He also addressed flooding concerns at Panathur bridge. Parts of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) are expected to be operational by March 2027. Future projects include a 280km Circular Railway and a new terminal near Devanahalli.

Indian Railways Bengaluru ke railway infrastructure mein bada upgrade karne ki planning kar raha hai. Isme KSR Bengaluru Station pe do new platforms add karna hai (₹180 crore), Bengaluru Cantonment aur Yesvantpur Junction ko world-class standards tak upgrade karna hai, aur Bengaluru Cantonment–Whitefield quadrupling project time pe complete karna hai....
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Minister V Somanna ne 16 January ko kai projects ka inspection kiya, jisme Whitefield, Hoodi Halt, Carmelaram, aur Bellandur stations, aur Level Crossing 134 pe ek Road Over Bridge shamil hai. Unhone Panathur bridge pe flooding ki problem ko bhi address kiya. Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) ke kuch parts March 2027 tak operational hone ki ummeed hai. Aage ke projects mein 280km ka Circular Railway aur Devanahalli ke paas ek new terminal bhi hai.
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Jan 16 (14:54) Train Rescheduling, Regulation, and Diversion in Bengaluru on January 15, 2025
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Jan 16 2025 (14:54)
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Rescheduling/Regulation/Diversion of Trains Press Release No. 447 dt 07.01.2024

Due to line and power blocks for an FOB construction at Bengaluru Cantonment station on January 15, 2025, several train services will be affected. Train No. 16593 (KSR Bengaluru-Nanded Express) will be rescheduled by 45 minutes from KSR Bengaluru and diverted via KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, and Yelahanka, skipping Bengaluru Cantonment. Train...
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No. 16022 (Mysuru-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Express) will be regulated by 15 minutes between Mysuru and KSR Bengaluru and diverted via KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, Hebbal, Banaswadi, Baiyyappanahalli, and Krishnarajapuram, skipping Bengaluru Cantonment. Trains No. 06269 (Mysuru-SMVT Bengaluru Passenger Special) and No. 06270 (SMVT Bengaluru-Mysuru Passenger Special) will also be diverted, skipping Bengaluru Cantonment, with specific routes mentioned in the press release.

15 January 2025 ko Bengaluru Cantonment station pe ek FOB banane ke liye line aur power block ki wajah se, kai trains ko reschedule, regulate aur divert kiya jaayega. Train No. 16593 (KSR Bengaluru-Nanded Express) ko KSR Bengaluru se 45 minutes late kiya jaayega aur KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, aur Yelahanka se...
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divert kiya jaayega, Bengaluru Cantonment station ko skip karte hue. Train No. 16022 (Mysuru-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Express) ko Mysuru aur KSR Bengaluru ke beech 15 minutes regulate kiya jaayega aur KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, Hebbal, Banaswadi, Baiyyappanahalli, aur Krishnarajapuram se divert kiya jaayega, Bengaluru Cantonment ko skip karte hue. Trains No. 06269 (Mysuru-SMVT Bengaluru Passenger Special) aur No. 06270 (SMVT Bengaluru-Mysuru Passenger Special) ko bhi divert kiya jaayega, Bengaluru Cantonment ko skip karte hue, press release mein diye gaye specific routes se.
Dec 10 2024 (06:14) Proposal to Expand Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express Due to High Demand
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Popularity soars for Nellai to Chennai VB, rlys plans capacity upgrade

Due to overwhelmingly high demand, Madurai railway division proposes expanding the Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express (launched Sept 24, 2023) from eight to sixteen cars. The proposal, supported by passenger associations and the Southern Railway's commercial branch, cites consistently high occupancy rates (122.72% in October and 119.55% in November). The...
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convenient timings—departing Tirunelveli at 6:00 am and arriving at Chennai Egmore at 1:50 pm, with convenient stops at Madurai (7:50 am) and Trichy (9:50 am)—contribute to its popularity. The return journey departs Chennai Egmore at 2:50 pm, reaching Tirunelveli at 10:40 pm. Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava confirmed the proposal's submission, anticipating a swift decision.

Madurai railway division ne Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Vande Bharat Express (Sept 24, 2023 ko launch hua tha) ko 8 se 16 coaches mein badhane ka proposal diya hai, kyunki is premium train ki demand bahut zyada hai. Yeh proposal headquarters ke paas hai, aur unko positive response ki umeed...
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hai. October mein 122.72% aur November mein 119.55% occupancy rate ke saath, yeh train bahut popular hai. Iska timing bhi bahut convenient hai – Tirunelveli se 6 am chalta hai aur Chennai Egmore 1:50 pm pe pahunchta hai. Madurai aur Trichy mein bhi convenient stops hain. Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava ne proposal submit hone ki confirm kiya hai, aur unhe jaldi decision ki umeed hai.
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Nov 16 2024 (18:45) Bengaluru's Ambitious 281km Circular Train Project Announced; Major Railway Station Upgrades Underway
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Bengaluru to benefit from 281km circular railway project, says Union Minister V Somanna

Union Minister V. Somanna announced a 281-km circular train project for Bengaluru, with a DPR underway. Rs 1,500 crore is allocated for Majestic station modernization, Rs 900 crore for other station developments (Cantonment and Yeshwantpur to be completed by January 2026), and escalators are being installed at KSR and Kengeri...
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stations (KSR inaugurated at a cost of Rs 3 crore, Kengeri at Rs 1.5 crore). Sixty Karnataka railway stations are undergoing modernization, aiming for international airport-level facilities. Kengeri station's revamp (Rs 29 crore) includes parking and platform improvements. Priority is given to Kengeri, Ramanagara, Channapatna, Maddur, Srirangapatna, and Mysuru stations. Two new train services launched in Tipatur yesterday.

Union Minister V. Somanna ne Bengaluru ke liye ek 281-km ka circular train project announce kiya hai, jiske DPR pe kaam chal raha hai. Majestic station ki modernization ke liye Rs 1,500 crore allocate kiye gaye hain, aur dusre station developments (Cantonment aur Yeshwantpur January 2026 tak complete honge) ke liye...
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Rs 900 crore. KSR aur Kengeri stations pe escalators lagaye ja rahe hain (KSR ka Rs 3 crore mein inauguration hua, Kengeri ka Rs 1.5 crore mein). Karnataka ke 60 railway stations ko modernize kiya ja raha hai, international airport jaise facilities ka target hai. Kengeri station ka revamp (Rs 29 crore) mein parking aur platform improvements shamil hain. Kengeri, Ramanagara, Channapatna, Maddur, Srirangapatna, aur Mysuru stations ko priority diya gaya hai. Kal Tipatur mein do nayi train services launch hui.
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