Anantapur railway station
Anatapur | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Station | |
 Anantapur railway station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 14°41′10″N 77°35′42″E / 14.686°N 77.595°E |
| Elevation | 453 metres (1,486.2 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | South Central Railway |
| Line(s) | Guntakal-Bangalore section |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | ATP |
| Division(s) | Guntakal |
| History | |
| Opened | 1892-93 |
| Electrified | Yes |
Anantapur railway station is located in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves Anantapur city. It lies on Guntakal-Bangalore section.
History
The Guntakal-Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.[1] The metre gauge Guntakal-Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.[2]
Electrification
The Gooty-Bangalore railway line is fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.[3]
Classification
Anatapur is classified as an A–category station in the Guntakal railway division.[4]
Amenities
- Anatapur 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.
References
- ^ W. Francis. Gazetteer of South India. Vol. Vol II. New Delhi: Mittal Publications. p. 479. Retrieved 30 December 2013 – via Google Books.
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- ^ http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/bangalore-electrification-commissioned.html
- ^ "Category of Stations over Guntakal Division". South Central Railway zone. Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
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External links
- "ATP/Anantapur Station - 82 Train Departures SCR/South Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
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