Nandyal–Yerraguntla section

Nandyal–Yerraguntla section connects Nandyal of Nandyal district and Yerraguntla of Kadapa district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] Further, this section converges with Nallapadu–Nandyal section at Nandyal. It is administered under Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway zone, except the Nandyal railway station which is under Guntur railway division.[3][4] The total length of the section extends to a length of 123 km (76 mi).[5] Banaganapalle,Koilakuntla,Jammalamadugu and Proddatur are the major towns through which the line passes.[2]

Nandyal–Yerraguntla section
Track Bifurcation towards Nandyal Junction
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
Termini
Service
Operator(s)South Central Railway
History
Opened23 August 2016
Technical
Line length123 km (76 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Route map

km
0
Nandyal
11
Madduru
31
Banagallapalle
44
Koilakuntla
52
Sanjamala
76
Nossam
Dalmia Cement Limited
84
Suppalapadu
91
Jammalamadugu
109
Prodattur
123
Yerraguntla Junction
km

History

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The railway section was sanctioned in the year 1996–97.[1] It was commissioned on 23 August 2016 and total project was completed at a cost of 9,670 million (US$120 million).[5]

Train services

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At present daily 3 pairs of Trains services operating in this section along with Freight Trains

  • 07285 HX - NDL Passenger
  • 17216 DMM - BZA Express
  • 17262 Tpty - GNT Express

References

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  1. ^ a b "Surveys" (PDF). South Central Railway, Indian Railways. 24 July 2015. p. 14. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Nandyal-Yerranguntla rail line commissioned". The Hindu. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Map of Nallapadu". India Rail Info. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Map of Yerranguntla". India Rail Info. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Nandyal Kadapa passenger flagged off". The Hans India. Retrieved 24 August 2016.