Kothavalasa–Kirandul line

Kothavalasa–Kirandul line

Kothavalasa–Kirandul line passes
through Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district
Overview
Status Operational
Locale Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh
Termini Kothavalasa
Kirandul
Stations 48
Operation
Opened 1966
Owner Indian Railway
Operator(s) East Coast Railway zone
Technical
Track length 445 km (277 mi)
Number of tracks 1
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
Electrification 25kV AC 50 Hz
Route map
Legend
 km
Up arrowto Pendruti
 0 Kothavalasa
Left arrowto Vizianagaram
 9 Mallividu
 15 Lakkavarupukota
 26 Shrungavarupukota
 33 Boddavara
 45 Shivalingapuram
 52 Tyada
 62 Chimidipalli
 71 Borra Guhalu
 82 Karakavalasa
 90 Shimiliguda
 103 Araku
 112 Gorapur
Andhra Pradesh state
Odisha state
 125 Darliput
 135 Padua
 145 Bheja
 156 Machhakunda
 169 Paliba
 177 Suku (SXV)
 177 Suku (SUKU)
 188 Koraput
Left arrowto Rayagada
 189 Koraput Cabin B
 195 Manabar
 204 Jarti
 215 Maligura
 222 Chattriput
 229 Jeypore
 238 Dhanapur Orissa
 246 Khadapa
 250 Charamula Kusum
 261 Kotapur Road
Odisha state
Chhattisgarh state
 269 Ambagaon
 279 Amagura
 287 Nakati Semra
 293 Jagdalpur
 302 Kumar Maranga
 310 Topokal
 316 Bade Arapur
 327 Dilmili
 338 Silak Jhori
 347 Kumar Sadra
 360 Kaklur
 372 Kawargaon
 381 Dabpal
 392 Gidam
 400 Dantewara
 412 Kamalur
 424 Bhansi
 434 Bacheli
 443 Kirandul
Manabar railway station in Araku Valley.

Kothavalasa–Kirandul line belongs to Waltair Railway Division of East Coast Railway Zone. It passes through three states Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

History

In 1960, Indian Railway took up three projects: the Kothavalasa – Araku – Koraput – Jeypore – Jagdalpur – Dantewara – Kirandaul line, the Jharsuguda – Sambalpur – Bargarh – Balangir – Titlagarh Project and the Biramitrapur – Rourkela – Bimlagarh – Kiriburu project. All the three projects taken together were popularly known as the DBK Project or the Dandakaranya – Bolangir – Kiriburu project.[1] The Kothavalasa–Kirandaul line was opened in 1966–67 under South Eastern Railway Zone with financial aid of Japan for transporting Iron ore.[2]

Geography

This line passes hill sections of Eastern ghats through Araku Valley. This is the highest broad gauge line of the country.[3] The line has a total of 58 tunnels and 84 major bridges and each tunnel is as long as 520 metres.

Electrification

Electrification of the line was completed in four phases. Kirandul–Jagdalpur section was completed in 1980. Jagdalpur–Koraput section was completed in 1981. Koraput–Araku–Waltair section was completed in 1982.The Kothavalasa–Kirandul route was completely electrified by 1982.[4]

Jurisdiction

The line has a length of 445 km (277 mi).[5] The Kothavalasa-Kirandul section is classified as a Group E-special class line in which speed should be below 100 km/h.[6]

Performance

This line is mainly used for freight purposes which is a huge profit benefitting Waltair Division. Nearly ₹3,000 crore (US$450 million) of profit comes through this line. Iron ore from Baladila were transported to Waltair through this line.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Baral, Chitta. "History of Indian Railways in Orissa" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  2. ↑ "History of Waltair Division". Mannanna.com. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
  3. ↑ "The Hindu Business Line : Kottavalasa-Kirandul line — An obstacle course". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
  4. ↑ "IR Electrification History". IRFCA. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  5. ↑ "Doubling of line between Kirandul, Kothavalasa mooted". The Hindu. 2008-03-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
  6. ↑ "Chapter II – The Maintenance of Permanent Way". Retrieved 2013-12-12.
  7. ↑ "kirandul line news".
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