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Guntur–Krishna Canal section

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Railway line in Andhra Pradesh, India

Guntur–Krishna Canal section
Guntur Junction the starting point of Guntur–Krishna Canal section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
Termini
Service
Operator(s)South Coast Railway
History
Opened1966; 58 years ago (1966)
Technical
Line length25.36 km (15.76 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Route map

Legend
km
to Vijayawada Junction
0 Krishna Canal Junction
to Howrah–Chennai main line
7 Mangalagiri
15 Nagarjuna Nagar Halt
18 Namburu
21 Pedakakani Halt
Resauli
New Guntur
to Guntur–Tenali section
27 Guntur Junction
32 Nallapadu
to Guntur–Macherla section
to
Nandyal–Yerraguntla section
& Guntakal–Nandyal section
Source:Google Maps

The Guntur–Krishna Canal section is a section of Indian Railways. It connects Krishna Canal with Guntur and further, it also connects Howrah–Chennai main line at Krishna Canal, Guntur–Macherla section, Guntur–Tenali section, Tenali–Macherla sections at Guntur Junction.

History

Vijayawada to Guntur broad-gauge section was opened in 1966.

Jurisdiction

It is an electrified double-track railway having a length of 25.36 km (15.76 mi).

References

  1. "Operations scenario" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  2. "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  3. "Jurisdiction of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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