Redevelopment of Yesvantpur Railway Station by GPM Architects & Planners

The redevelopment of Yesvantpur Railway Station in Bengaluru marks a significant step towards enhancing India’s public transportation infrastructure. The Yesvantpur project, undertaken by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) and designed by GPM Architects & Planners, aims to transform the station into a state-of-the-art facility that offers modern amenities and a seamless passenger experience. The strategic location of Yesvantpur in the north-western part of Bangalore has driven the vision for creating a multifaceted urban hub that not only serves as a railway station but also activates its surroundings with commercial, retail, and food options. Encompassing an extensive 42 acres of land, this project is a significant endeavour, slated for construction between May 2022 and October 2024. With a built-up area of 592,015 SqFt, modern amenities and services will further enhance the passenger experience.

Name of the Project	Redevelopment of Yesvantpur Railway Station, Bengaluru
Developer	Rail Land Development Authority(RLDA)
Principal Architect	GPM Architects & Planners
Location	Yesvantpur, Bengaluru
Land Area (Acres)	42 Acres
Construction Area (in SqFt)	592,015 SqFt
Construction Start	May 2022
Construction End	October 2024
Building use	Transport Infrastructure
Sector	Public

Railways account for the most prominent and affordable form of public transport in India, with a ridership of 24 million passengers on a daily basis. With inevitable urbanisation, we must develop mass transit systems that synergise with augmented infrastructure in the city. Adequate amenities are therefore provisioned to handle such a huge capacity in order to ensure smooth functionality.

As part of the redevelopment of the Indian infrastructure system and under the endeavour of RLDA,  the Integrated Re-Development of Yesvantpur junction railway station in Bengaluru is envisioned with state-of-the-art passenger facilities, parking needs, retail options and food courts, thereby activating the public urban hub.

Yesvantpur’s Strategic Location in Bengaluru

Located at Yesvantpur, in the north-western part of Bengaluru, the project aims to provide world-class facilities and services to passengers at a minimum cost by monetising the commercial development potential on the land parcels adjoining the railway station. Additionally, the redevelopment aims to simultaneously work on the improvement, enhancement and development of the urban fabric around the station, working on better accessibility of the station and improved marketability of its surroundings.

Ensuring smooth railway operations and extensive passenger convenience, the demolition and construction works are planned in a phased manner on the station site. As a part of developing a self-sustained facility, the redevelopment proposal accounts for the current needs of the railways and its future expansion owing to a predicted increase in traffic volumes. With a planned increase in strategically located parking areas and catering to world-class amenities — the new Departure building will primarily act as an upgraded facility with modern amenities to its predecessor.

The Design of Yesvantpur’s New Railway Station

The development of the new station building is proposed both on the East and West sides of the existing station, requiring extensive planning to adjust the new structures in the current master plan. A concourse is also proposed over the tracks and platforms — connecting the new departure building to improve connectivity for the passengers. The design segregates the arrival and departure passenger traffic, making passenger circulation hassle-free.

The departure building is planned to comprise ticketing areas and waiting halls for different categories of passengers. Both the departure buildings are proposed with railway offices as required by the railways. To reinforce the security at the station, DFMDs and baggage scanners will be installed. The arrival zones on both sides of the tracks are designed to enable a smooth and seamless exit for arriving passengers from the railway station. The vehicular circulation within the station premises is redesigned to keep the area safe and conflict-free for vehicles and pedestrians.

Modernizing Passenger Experience and Security at Yesvantpur

The improved design aims at providing an unhindered and smooth pedestrian, vehicular, parcel, luggage, linen, etc., movement in and around the station premises. Moreover, the installation of state-of-the-art passenger information and display systems, security systems and fire safety systems further aid smooth daily operations.

The Yesvantpur railway station redevelopment is envisaged as a major junction for the high-intensity exchange of passengers, goods and services and up-scaled operations with amenities that match airports. The core ideology behind the redevelopment and design of the station and its premises is to revamp the circulation and develop a better station with modern facilities.

Additionally, the project intends to provide travellers with a better and more seamless experience while utilising the unmatched commercial potential of the underutilised railway land. The efficiency of public transport depends on the availability of different transport modes and their connectedness. Developing railway stations as multimodal hubs will efficiently enhance the overall quality of urban infrastructure by reducing distances and travel time, offering maximum comfort to its users.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is gathered using data from Biltrax Construction Data’s proprietary platform. This article uses feature images that may not be representative of the project; they are merely for illustration purposes.