Venkatachalam railway station

Venkatachalam Railway Station
Indian Railway
Location Venkatachalam, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates 14°19′35″N 79°55′37″E / 14.3264°N 79.9269°E / 14.3264; 79.9269Coordinates: 14°19′35″N 79°55′37″E / 14.3264°N 79.9269°E / 14.3264; 79.9269
Elevation 26 m (85 ft)
Line(s) Vijayawada-Chennai section of Howrah-Chennai main line and Delhi-Chennai line
Platforms 3
Tracks Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Construction
Structure type Standard (on ground station)
Parking Available
Other information
Status Functioning
Station code VKT
Zone(s) South Central Railway,
Division(s) Vijayawada
History
Opened 1899
Electrified 1980–81

Venkatachalam railway station, located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Venkatachalam in Nellore district.

History

The Vijayawada-Chennai link was established in 1899.[1]

The Chirala-Elavur section was electrified in 1980-81.[2]

Station

Venkatachalam station have 3 platforms. Daily 16 trains halt in this station.[3]

References

  1. "IR History:Early days II". 1870–1899. IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. "Venkatachalam". indiarailinfo. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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