Banashankari Metro Station, perched high above the streets of Bangalore, India, serves as a vital artery on the Green Line of Namma Metro. Opened in 2017, it whisks commuters through the heart of Sarbandapalya, whisking them away from traffic jams and offering a quick connection to other bustling areas of the city.
- Location: Kanakapura Rd, Sarbandapalya, JP Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
- Line: Green Line (North-South corridor)
- Station Type: Elevated, double track
- Platforms: 2 side platforms (Platform 1 – Nagasandra, Platform 2 – Silk Institute)
- Connections: Banashankari TTMC (Bus Station)
- Accessibility: Yes
- Opened: June 18, 2017
- Owned by: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
- Operated by: Namma Metro
| Preceding station | The following station |
|---|---|
| Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road towards Nagasandra | Jayaprakash Nagar towards Silk Institute |
Facilities and Service
Station type: Elevated with two tracks and two side platforms.
Platforms:
- Platform 1: Northbound towards Nagasandra (next station: Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road, change for Yellow Line).
- Platform 2: Southbound towards Silk Institute (next station: Jaya Prakash Nagar).
Levels:
- Street level (G): Exit/Entrance.
- Mezzanine (L1): Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover.
- Platform level (L2): Side platforms with doors opening on the left (disabled access).
Connections:
- BMTC Banashankari Bus Station.
- Sri Banashankari Amma Temple.
Additional details:
- The station is currently under construction for the Yellow Line connection to Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road.
- Images of the station gates are included.
