Sunday, June 22, 2008

Super Chic Stations

Super Chic Stations
Super chic stations rivalling the Airport awaits the Bangalorean once the Namma Metro starts chugging. Heres a look at some of the ultra modern features planned for various stations along the Metro route.

MG ROAD

Elevated in front of the old Plaza Theatre, the MG Road station will have six escalators and staircases, a skywalk across MG Road, and a lift from the underground parking lot.

HALASUR
Elevated on Swami Vivekananda Road at the old police quarters compound, this designer station will be equipped with five escalators and stairways, three lifts and surface parking.

TRINITY CIRCLE
The station near Trinity Circle on MG Road will come up adjacent to Nalli Silks. This too will have six
escalators, besides staircases, three lifts and surface parking.

CMH ROAD
Located at an elevated plane on CMH Road, this station will come up right in front of Arya Samaj. The building will feature eight escalators and staircases, three lifts, large parking area on the surface level

OLD MADRAS ROAD
This elevated station off Old Madras Road will have a skywalk for commuters to cross on to Old Madras Road, eight staircases and escalators, surface parking 24/7 solar power supply, glass facades, CCTVs, smoke and fire sensors, food courts and shopping centres.
Also on the agenda are ATMs, ticket kiosks, coffee shops, book shops, souvenir shops, lifts with braille buttons and signage conforming to international standards. Karnataka’s heritage will be depicted in the stations, in the form of murals and other artworks.

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