Passengers seek extension of two trains from north Karnataka districts to KSR Bengaluru station
Commuters in Bengaluru are demanding that long-distance trains currently terminating at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) be extended to the central KSR Bengaluru station. Passengers cite better connectivity and accessibility as primary reasons for the request.
Why it matters
The debate reflects the challenges of urban infrastructure planning and the balance between easing station congestion and ensuring passenger convenience.
Rail users in Bengaluru have renewed their demand for extension of the Bengaluru-Bidar Express service and Vande Bharat Express, connecting Bengaluru and Kalaburagi, to Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru Railway Station at Majestic.
The article presents the commuters' grievances alongside the railway officials' rationale for the current terminal placement.
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