Bengaluru to get train service connecting city to airport

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Railways would introduce a direct train service connecting Kempegowda International Airport with Bengaluru. However, he also mentioned that some technical challenges must be addressed before the service can be launched, and the Railway team is actively working to resolve these issues.

Vaishnaw highlighted the airport’s current connectivity, which includes metro rail, road, and suburban railway systems, such as K-RIDE, managed by the Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) in Bengaluru. K-RIDE is a fully owned joint venture between the central and state governments for operating the suburban rail system.