Kanaka line
| Kanaka line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | Kanaka mārga |
| Status | Under-construction |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 17 |
| Service | |
| Type | Commuter rail |
| Operator(s) | Bengaluru Suburban Rail Company Limited |
| Depot(s) | TBD |
| History | |
| Planned opening | March 2027 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 47.74 km (29.66 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Double-track |
| Character | Elevated and at-grade |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary |
The Kanaka line is an under-construction Bengaluru Suburban rail line between Heelalige and Whitefield. The 35 km (22 mi) long broad-gauge line was approved in 2019. The construction works for the line which is also referred as 'corridor-4' began in 2024. The line is named after the flower Kanaka (Crossandra infundibuliformis) in Kannada.