Short answer: Bengaluru suburban rail stations are being built on two of the four corridors. K-RIDE has named 12 stations on Corridor-2 (Mallige) and 18 on Corridor-4 (Kanaka) in its station contracts. None is open. Reported targets are December 2028 for Mallige, June 2029 for Kanaka and March 2030 for the other two.
- Four corridors, 148.17 km, ₹15,767 crore, per the Railway Minister's reply to Lok Sabha in July 2026.
- Mallige is furthest along: all its land is acquired and station contracts are running.
- Kanaka has 43 of 57 acres: station contracts are awarded, alignment tenders are partly out.
- Sampige and Parijaata have no published station contracts in the sources we checked.
- Dates have slipped before: the original target for the whole project was October 2026.
- Our TRACK check: timeline, real station name, access on foot, corridor stage, keep the price honest.
- What is the Bengaluru suburban rail project?
- Which stations are on the Mallige line (Corridor-2)?
- Which stations are on the Kanaka line (Corridor-4)?
- What about Sampige (Corridor-1) and Parijaata (Corridor-3)?
- How close is "near a station"?
- Worked example 1: what "near the station" covers
- Worked example 2: the cost of paying for a station early
- How do suburban stations connect to the metro?
- The TRACK check (our framework)
- Checklist before you buy near a planned station
- What mistakes do buyers make?
- What should you do if...
- Method notes and limits
- Frequently asked questions
- Talk it through with acre&key
- Sources
Suburban rail gets mentioned in a lot of project brochures in north and east Bengaluru. Some of that is fair: the stations are real and work is visible at several sites. But a station under construction isn't a train you can take, and the dates have moved. This guide lists the stations K-RIDE itself has named, what's around them, where each corridor stands, and how to price a station into a purchase without overpaying.
What is the Bengaluru suburban rail project?
The Bengaluru Suburban Transport Project is run by K-RIDE, a company in which the Karnataka government holds 51%. It's 148.17 km long and sanctioned at ₹15,767 crore, with 20% each from the Centre and the state and 60% from debt (Lok Sabha USQ 583, 22 Jul 2026).
| Corridor | Route | Length | Official status (Jul 2026) | Reported target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Sampige | KSR Bengaluru City – Devanahalli | 41.4 km | Alignment approved; land acquisition and utility shifting taken up | March 2030 |
| 2, Mallige | Baiyappanahalli – Chikkabanavara | 25.01 km | All land acquired; station and other works in progress | December 2028 |
| 3, Parijaata | Kengeri – Whitefield | 35.52 km | Alignment approved; land acquisition and utility shifting taken up | March 2030 |
| 4, Kanaka | Heelalige – Rajanukunte | 46.25 km | 43 of 57 acres acquired; station works in progress | June 2029 |
Status is from the minister's reply. Targets are from a K-RIDE presentation reported by The Hindu on 21 January 2026 (news). The minister's reply gave no revised dates. The reply says delays came from land not being acquired or transferred by the state, and from K-RIDE lacking a full-time managing director, who has since been appointed.
Which stations are on the Mallige line (Corridor-2)?
K-RIDE's May 2026 newsletter names the stations in its two Corridor-2 station contracts (K-RIDE Samparka, May 2026).
| Station | Package | Zone of the city | Nearby areas and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benniganahalli | C2A | East | Old Madras Road side; planned interchange with Kanaka |
| Kasturi Nagar | C2A | East | Near Old Madras Road |
| Seva Nagar | C2A | East | Between Kasturi Nagar and Banaswadi |
| Banaswadi | C2A | East | Kammanahalli and HRBR Layout side |
| Nagawara | C2A | North-east | Near the Manyata tech park belt and the Hennur and Thanisandra roads |
| Kanaka Nagar | C2A | North | Between Nagawara and Hebbal |
| Hebbal | C2A | North | Hebbal junction and the outer ring road |
| Mathikere | C2A | North-west | Between Hebbal and Yeshwanthpur |
| Yeshwanthpur | C2B | North-west | Elevated interchange for Corridors 1 and 2; Tumkur Road side |
| Shettyhalli | C2B | North-west | At-grade station |
| Myadarahalli | C2B | North-west | At-grade station |
| Chikkabanavara | C2B | North-west | Elevated station; line end near the planned Soladevanahalli depot |
The C2A package (eight stations) was signed on 31 December 2024 and the C2B package (four stations) on 23 April 2025, each with a 24-month completion period. That's the station building contract, not the date trains run. Track, signalling, power and trains are separate. For an area along this line, see our Yeshwanthpur guide.
Which stations are on the Kanaka line (Corridor-4)?
Corridor-4 is split into two station packages, C4A and C4B, of nine stations each (same K-RIDE newsletter).
| Station | Package | Type | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heelalige | C4A | At-grade | South-east (line end) |
| Singena Agrahara | C4A | At-grade | South-east |
| Huskur | C4A | At-grade | South-east; casting yard here |
| Ambedkar Nagar | C4A | At-grade | South-east |
| Karmelaram | C4A | At-grade | East, Sarjapur Road side |
| Bellandur | C4A | At-grade | East, outer ring road |
| Marathahalli | C4A | Elevated | East, outer ring road |
| Doddanakundi | C4A | At-grade | East |
| Kaggadasapura | C4A | At-grade | East |
| Channasandra | C4B | At-grade | North-east |
| Horamavu | C4B | At-grade | North-east |
| Hennur | C4B | Elevated | North-east |
| Thanisandra | C4B | At-grade | North-east |
| R. K. Hegde Nagar | C4B | Elevated | North |
| Jakkur | C4B | At-grade | North |
| Yelahanka | C4B | Elevated | North |
| Muddanahalli | C4B | At-grade | North |
| Rajanukunte | C4B | At-grade | North (line end) |
The newsletter lists them by package, not in running order. It reports early-stage works at most sites in May 2026: piling, raft foundations or excavation. Area guides on this line: Hennur, Marathahalli and Yelahanka.
What about Sampige (Corridor-1) and Parijaata (Corridor-3)?
Neither has published station contracts in the sources we checked, so we haven't listed station names for them. For Corridor-1, K-RIDE said land acquisition on the Yeshwanthpur–Yelahanka section was at an advanced stage, with tenders to follow, and the rest of the route (KSR to Yeshwanthpur, and Yelahanka to Devanahalli) was still being finalised. For Corridor-3, Railways approved the alignment in December 2025 and land requirements were being finalised.
If a brochure names a "suburban station" on these two corridors, ask where the name comes from. Until there's an approved station list, treat it as indicative.
How close is "near a station"?
Brochures stretch the word. A simple way to see why: the area within walking reach grows with the square of the distance.
Worked example 1: what "near the station" covers
Using our own assumption of a 5 km/h walking pace:
| Distance from station | Walking time | Area within that radius |
|---|---|---|
| 800 m | about 10 minutes | 2.01 sq km |
| 1.5 km | 18 minutes | 7.07 sq km |
A project 1.5 km away can still be called "near" the station, but it sits in an area more than three times bigger than the 800 m circle. That is, many more competing flats can make the same claim. Measure your own walk on a map, along roads you'd actually use, at the station's planned entry point.
Worked example 2: the cost of paying for a station early
Say a flat near a planned station is priced ₹4 lakh above a similar one further away, on an ₹80 lakh budget (5%). If that ₹4 lakh is financed at the approved illustrative 8.5%, here's the simple interest you pay before trains run, counted from October 2026:
| If service starts | Months of waiting | Interest on ₹4 lakh |
|---|---|---|
| December 2028 (Mallige target) | 26 | ₹73,667 |
| June 2029 (Kanaka target) | 32 | ₹90,667 |
| March 2030 (Sampige and Parijaata target) | 41 | ₹1,16,167 |
The original project target was October 2026. Mallige's new target is 26 months later. If a target slips again, the cost keeps rising. An extra charge for being near a station is easier to justify on Mallige, where land is in hand, than on corridors still acquiring it. For how metro stations have tracked guidance values, see our metro uplift analysis.
How do suburban stations connect to the metro?
K-RIDE's newsletter says the state discussed interchange provision at major stations with BMRCL and Indian Railways. Yeshwanthpur is planned as an elevated interchange for Corridors 1 and 2, and Benniganahalli as the Mallige–Kanaka junction. Station names for metro interchanges beyond these weren't confirmed in the official sources we read. For metro timelines, see our metro lines status guide.
The TRACK check (our framework)
Before a suburban station changes what you'll pay, run TRACK:
- T: Timeline. Use the official status and the latest reported target, and add a buffer. The original target was October 2026.
- R: Real station name. Check it against K-RIDE's published station list, not the brochure.
- A: Access on foot. Walk the route to the likely entry, at peak hour, in the rain if you can.
- C: Corridor stage. Land acquired, contracts awarded, works visible? Mallige is ahead of the rest.
- K: Keep the price honest. Pay for today's commute. Treat the station as an upside, not a reason to stretch.
Checklist before you buy near a planned station
- [ ] Station name matches K-RIDE's published list
- [ ] Corridor's land status checked in the latest official update
- [ ] Walking distance measured to the likely station entry
- [ ] Today's commute timed without the train
- [ ] Construction impact checked: viaduct, road closures, noise for two to three years
- [ ] Any extra price for station proximity worked out in rupees and months
- [ ] Flood and drainage checked; at-grade stations follow the railway line
- [ ] Builder's claims on station distance checked in writing
- [ ] Metro and road options noted as backups
- [ ] Resale assumptions not built on the target date
What mistakes do buyers make?
- Treating a target as an opening date. The project's first target was October 2026.
- Trusting station names from brochures for Corridors 1 and 3, which have no published station contracts in our sources.
- Confusing station contracts with service. A 24-month station contract doesn't mean trains in 24 months.
- Measuring as the crow flies instead of walking the route.
- Ignoring construction years. Living next to an elevated viaduct site has costs too.
- Paying the full future value upfront.
What should you do if...
...the builder says a station is "500 m away"? Ask which station, check it against K-RIDE's list, and measure the walk to the planned entry yourself.
...the station is on Sampige or Parijaata? Treat it as indicative until station contracts are awarded, and price your purchase without it.
...you need the train to make the commute work? Then buy on Mallige's stretch only if you can live with the current commute for at least two more years, or wait.
...a viaduct will pass your building? Ask for the alignment drawing and the construction schedule, and check the noise and dust plan.
...you're comparing metro and suburban access? Metro is further ahead in most areas; see our questions before buying near a metro station.
...you're buying in the east? Our east Bengaluru infrastructure tracker puts rail, metro and road projects side by side.
Method notes and limits
- Station names come from K-RIDE's May 2026 newsletter, listed by contract package, not running order. Zones are our broad description of where each station sits, not official labels.
- Status is from the Railway Minister's reply to Lok Sabha question 583 (22 July 2026). Target dates are from The Hindu's January 2026 report of a K-RIDE presentation (news).
- We didn't find published station lists for Corridors 1 and 3, so we don't list them.
- Walking speed, the ₹4 lakh difference and the 8.5% rate are illustrative assumptions.
- We don't name projects near stations.
Frequently asked questions
None are open yet. K-RIDE has awarded station contracts for 12 stations on the Mallige line and 18 on the Kanaka line. Station lists for the other two corridors weren't published in the sources we checked.
No official revised date was given in July 2026. A K-RIDE presentation reported in January 2026 targets December 2028 for Mallige, June 2029 for Kanaka and March 2030 for Sampige and Parijaata.
Corridor-2, Mallige, from Baiyappanahalli to Chikkabanavara. All its land has been acquired and station and other works are under way.
Benniganahalli, Kasturi Nagar, Seva Nagar, Banaswadi, Nagawara, Kanaka Nagar, Hebbal, Mathikere, Yeshwanthpur, Shettyhalli, Myadarahalli and Chikkabanavara, per K-RIDE's station contracts.
Corridor-3 runs from Kengeri to Whitefield, but its station list and contracts weren't published in the sources we checked. Its alignment was approved in December 2025.
Corridor-1 runs from KSR Bengaluru City to Devanahalli, and The Hindu reported an airport extension in the plan. Land acquisition is still under way and the target is March 2030.
Only what you can justify on today's commute. Work out the extra in rupees and months of waiting, and add a buffer for slippage.
K-RIDE's newsletters and answers to questions in Parliament give official status. News reports carry revised targets; label those as reports, not commitments.
Sources
- Lok Sabha, Unstarred Question 583, Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, answered 22 Jul 2026: https://sansad.in/getFile/lsapps/loksabhaquestions/annex/188/AU583_1DCngB.pdf
- K-RIDE, Samparka newsletter, May 2026 (station packages, corridor status): https://kride.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SAMPARKA-MAY-2026-ISSUE-VOLUME-10.pdf
- The Hindu, Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project deadline pushed to 2030 from Oct 2026, 21 Jan 2026 (news): https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bengaluru-suburban-rail-project-deadline-pushed-to-2030-from-oct-2026/article70534292.ece
