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{{Short description|Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Anantapur
| name = Anantapur
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway Station]]
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
| image = File:Anatapur Railway station board.jpg
| image = File:Anatapur Railway station board.jpg
| image_caption = Anantapur railway station
| image_caption = Anantapur railway station
| address = Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
| address = [[Anantapur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| country = India
| country = {{flagu|India}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|14.686|N|77.595|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|14.686|N|77.595|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|453|m|ft|1}}
| elevation = {{convert|453|m|ft|1}}
| line = [[Guntakal-Bangalore section]]
| line = [[Guntakal–Bangalore section]]
| other =
| other =
| structure = Standard on ground
| structure = Standard on ground
| platform = 2
| platform = 4
| tracks = 3
| tracks = 4
| entrances =
| entrances =
| parking = Yes
| parking = Yes
| bicycle = No
| bicycle = No
| opened = 1892-93
| opened = 1892–93
| closed =
| closed =
| rebuilt =
| rebuilt =
| electrified = Yes
| electrified = Yes
| ADA =
| accessible =
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = ATP
| code = ATP
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| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]]
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railway]]
| status = Functioning
| status = Functioning
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'''Anantapur railway station''' is located in [[Anantapur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and serves [[Anantapur]] city. It lies on [[Guntakal-Bangalore section]].
'''Anantapur railway station''' (station code:ATP<ref>{{cite web |title=Distances in kilometers between stations on the ZangalaPalle – Kalluru section |url=http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf |website=Indian Railways |accessdate=1 May 2019 |page=116 |date=12 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414150809/http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf |archive-date=14 April 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>) is located in [[Anantapur district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and serves [[Anantapur]] city. It lies on [[Guntakal–Bangalore section]].


==History==
== History ==


The Guntakal-Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.<ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_RG2x2xDQ5UC&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=South+Indian+Railway+Gazetteer&source=bl&ots=gevHUr8X1M&sig=p__BslIOGVt57XVQCDN_X9NVY-Q&hl=en&sa=X&ei=JC7AUsa4Ose_rgfZhIAI&ved=0CFYQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=South%20Indian%20Railway%20Gazetteer&f=false| title=Gazetteer of South India| volume=Vol II| page=479| last=W. Francis| publisher=Mittal Publications| location=New Delhi| accessdate=30 December 2013| via=Google Books}}</ref> The metre gauge Guntakal-Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Guntakal-Mysore_Frontier_Railway |title = Guntakal-Mysore Frontier Railway | publisher= fibis | accessdate = 9 December 2013}}{{unreliable source?|date=November 2016}}</ref>
The Guntakal–Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.<ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_RG2x2xDQ5UC&q=South+Indian+Railway+Gazetteer&pg=PA76| title=Gazetteer of South India| volume=II| page=479| last=W. Francis| year=1988| publisher=Mittal Publications| location=New Delhi| accessdate=30 December 2013| via=Google Books}}</ref> The metre-gauge Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Guntakal-Mysore_Frontier_Railway | title =Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway | publisher =fibis | accessdate =9 December 2013 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060009/http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Guntakal-Mysore_Frontier_Railway | archive-date =4 March 2016 | url-status =dead }}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=November 2016}}


==Electrification==
== Electrification ==
The Gooty-Bangalore railway line was fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.<ref>http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/bangalore-electrification-commissioned.html</ref>
The Gooty-Bangalore railway line was fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/bangalore-electrification-commissioned.html|title = Bangalore electrification commissioned}}</ref>


==Classification==
== Classification ==
Anatapur is classified as an ''A–category'' station in the [[Guntakal railway division]].<ref name="categories">{{cite web|title=Category of Stations over Guntakal Division |url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,353,1280,1349 |website=South Central Railway zone |publisher=Indian Railways |accessdate=8 November 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501162856/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C291%2C353%2C1280%2C1349 |archivedate= 1 May 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
Anantapur is classified as an ''NSG-3'' station in the [[Guntakal railway division]].<ref name="categories">{{cite web|title=Category of Stations over Guntakal Division |url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,353,1280,1349 |website=South Central Railway zone |publisher=Indian Railways |accessdate=8 November 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501162856/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C291%2C353%2C1280%2C1349 |archivedate= 1 May 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Anantapur has been selected for the ''Adarsh Station Scheme'', a scheme for upgradation of stations by the [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adarsh Railway Station Scheme |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160499 |website=Press Information Bureau |accessdate=24 May 2019 |date=5 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Adarsh Stations |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1527591252494-ADARSH%20STATIONS.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |accessdate=24 May 2019}}</ref>


==Amenities==
== Amenities ==
* Anatapur railway station has computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, non-vegetarian refreshment stall, light refreshment stall, tea stall and book stall.
* Anantapur railway station has computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, non-vegetarian refreshment stall, light refreshment stall, tea stall and book stall.
* Anatapuram has 2 platforms and each can handle a train with more than 21 coaches. Daily 41 pairs of passenger trains pass through this station with halt times more than 2 minutes.
* Anantapuram has 4 platforms and each can handle a train with more than 21 coaches. Daily 41 pairs of passenger trains pass through this station with halt times more than 2 minutes.


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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==External links==
== External links ==
*{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/anantapur-atp/139|publisher=indiarailinfo.com|title=ATP/Anantapur Station - 82 Train Departures SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|accessdate=8 November 2016}}
*{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/anantapur-atp/139|publisher=indiarailinfo.com|title=ATP/Anantapur Station – 82 Train Departures SCR/South Central Zone – Railway Enquiry|accessdate=8 November 2016}}


{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}
{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}


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[[Category:Railway stations in Anantapur district]]
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 13 July 2023

Anantapur
Indian Railways station
Anantapur railway station
General information
LocationAnantapur, Andhra Pradesh
 India
Coordinates14°41′10″N 77°35′42″E / 14.686°N 77.595°E / 14.686; 77.595
Elevation453 metres (1,486.2 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Coast Railway
Line(s)Guntakal–Bangalore section
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeATP
Division(s) Guntakal
History
Opened1892–93
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Anantapur is located in Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur
Anantapur
Location within Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur is located in India
Anantapur
Anantapur
Anantapur (India)

Anantapur railway station (station code:ATP[1]) is located in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves Anantapur city. It lies on Guntakal–Bangalore section.

History

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The Guntakal–Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.[2] The metre-gauge Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.[3][unreliable source?]

Electrification

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The Gooty-Bangalore railway line was fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.[4]

Classification

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Anantapur is classified as an NSG-3 station in the Guntakal railway division.[5] Anantapur has been selected for the Adarsh Station Scheme, a scheme for upgradation of stations by the Indian Railways.[6][7]

Amenities

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  • Anantapur railway station has computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, non-vegetarian refreshment stall, light refreshment stall, tea stall and book stall.
  • Anantapuram has 4 platforms and each can handle a train with more than 21 coaches. Daily 41 pairs of passenger trains pass through this station with halt times more than 2 minutes.

References

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  1. ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the ZangalaPalle – Kalluru section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 116. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  2. ^ W. Francis (1988). Gazetteer of South India. Vol. II. New Delhi: Mittal Publications. p. 479. Retrieved 30 December 2013 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway". fibis. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Bangalore electrification commissioned".
  5. ^ "Category of Stations over Guntakal Division". South Central Railway zone. Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Adarsh Railway Station Scheme". Press Information Bureau. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  7. ^ "Adarsh Stations" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
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