Hoodi Halt railway station
Hoodi Halt Railway Station (station code: HDIH) is an Indian Railways station located in Hoodi, Bangalore, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is about 38 kilometres (24 mi) from the Bangalore City railway station and serves Hoodi, Whitefield and the International Tech Park area.[1]
Hoodi Halt Railway Station ಹೂಡಿ ಹಾಲ್ಟ್ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ | |
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Indian Railway Station | |
Location | India |
Coordinates | 12.9922°N 77.7159°E |
Elevation | 909 metres (2,982 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Line(s) | Chennai Central-Bangalore City line |
Platforms | 2 |
Connections | Bus,Taxi |
Construction | |
Structure type | At Grade |
Parking | Yes |
Bicycle facilities | Yes |
Other information | |
Station code | HDIH |
Fare zone | South Western |
History | |
Opened | 2016 |
Electrified | Yes |
Demand
There was a sustained demand for stop at Hoodi from 2013 by commuters in the Whitefield area, who campaigned through public forums and social media.[2]
A footbridge was constructed in April 2019.
Structure and expansion
Hoodi Halt has two platforms, each 400 metres (1,300 ft) long, shelters, lighting, benches and a booking office.[3]
Preceding and following stations
Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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South Western Railway zone Chennai Central-Bangalore City line |
Timetable: towards Bangarpet
Train no. | From | To | Arrive | Depart | Days of service |
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66546 | K S R Bengaluru | Marikuppam | 07:39 | 07:40 | Daily |
06594 | Baiyyappanahalli | Whitefield | 08:36 | 08:37 | Except Sunday |
66542 | K S R Bengaluru | Whitefield | 09:23 | 09:24 | Except Sunday |
56262 | K S R Bengaluru | Arakkonam | 09:49 | 09:50 | Daily |
66530 | K S R Bengaluru | Bangarpet | 10:28 | 10:29 | Except Sunday |
76507 | Bengaluru Cantt | Bangarpet | 12:04 | 12:05 | Except Sunday |
66544 | K S R Bengaluru | Kuppam | 12:19 | 12:20 | Except Sunday |
66511 | K S R Bengaluru | Marikuppam | 12:51 | 12:52 | Except Sunday |
66532 | K S R Bengaluru | Marikuppam | 15:16 | 15:17 | Except Sunday |
06568 | Baiyyappanahalli | Whitefield | 16:56 | 16:57 | Except Sunday |
66515 | Baiyyappanahalli | Marikuppam | 17:39 | 17:40 | Except Sunday |
76505 | Bengaluru Cantt | Kolar | 18:18 | 18:19 | Except Sunday |
56508 | K S R Bengaluru | Marikuppam | 18:40 | 18:41 | Daily |
66534 | Baiyyappanahalli | Kuppam | 19:43 | 19:44 | Except Sunday |
Timetable: towards K S R Bengaluru
Train no. | From | To | Arrive | Depart | Days of service |
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56507 | Marikuppam | K S R Bengaluru | 08:04 | 08:05 | Daily |
66529 | Kuppam | K S R Bengaluru | 08:25 | 08:26 | Except Sunday |
76506 | Kolar | Bengaluru Cantt | 08:58 | 08:59 | Except Sunday |
06567 | Whitefield | Baiyyappanahalli | 09:06 | 09:07 | Except Sunday |
66541 | Whitefield | K S R Bengaluru | 10:36 | 10:37 | Except Sunday |
66531 | Bangarpet | K S R Bengaluru | 13:34 | 13:35 | Except Sunday |
66545 | Marikuppam | K S R Bengaluru | 15:29 | 15:30 | Daily |
66543 | Kuppam | K S R Bengaluru | 16:08 | 16:09 | Except Sunday |
76508 | Bangarpet | K S R Bengaluru | 16:37 | 16:38 | Except Sunday |
66514 | Marikuppam | Baiyyappanahalli | 16:47 | 16:48 | Except Sunday |
56261 | Arakkonam | K S R Bengaluru | 17:44 | 17:45 | Daily |
06593 | Whitefield | Baiyyappanahalli | 18:21 | 18:22 | Except Sunday |
66533 | Marikuppam | Baiyyappanahalli | 18:34 | 18:35 | Except Sunday |
Line
Hoodi Halt station is on the Bangalore-Chennai main line. The railway station is located between Krishnarajapuram railway station and Whitefield railway station.
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hoodi Halt railway station. |
References
- Naveen Menezes. "Trains now stop at Hoodi railway station but feeder buses missing". The Economic Times. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "ಹೂಡಿ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯಾರಂಭ". Prajavani. Retrieved 24 April 2018. - Kappan, Rasheed (11 December 2016). "Halt! It's a local train". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ". Vijay Karnataka. Retrieved 24 April 2018. - "Bengaluru suburban train passengers rue lack of bus connectivity". New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 April 2018.