Rayanapadu railway station - Revision history

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	'''Rayanapadu railway station''' (station code:RYP<ref>{{cite web \|title=Distances in kilometers between stations on the Nuzvid – Navabpalem section \|url=http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf \|website=Indian Railways \|access-date=30 April 2019 \|page=44 \|format=PDF \|date=12 September 2009}}</ref>), is an [[Indian Railways~~\|Indian Railway station~~]] in [[Rayanapadu]] ~~and a satellite station of~~ [[Vijayawada]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Train services to be partially affected for nine days\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Train-services-to-be-partially-affected-for-nine-days/article14991602.ece\|access-date=20 April 2017\|work=The Hindu}}</ref> It ~~is situated~~ on [[Kazipet–Vijayawada section]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line]] ~~and~~ is administered by [[Vijayawada railway division]] of [[South ~~Coast~~ Railway zone]]. It is ~~categorized~~ as a ~~''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)''~~ station in the division.<ref name="station_categories">{{cite web\|url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,358,748,2213\|title=Stations – Category-wise (NEW)\|website=South Central Railway\|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> Trains connecting [[~~Hyderabad~~]]~~–[[Howrah]] halts~~ at ~~this~~ station, ~~thereby bypassing~~ and ~~reducing congestion on~~ the ~~main~~ station of ~~Vijayawada~~.~~<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www~~.~~thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2019-01-20/~~Rayanapadu-railway-station-to-~~turn-satellite-from-April/478331\|title=Rayanapadu~~ railway ~~station to turn satellite from April\|last=~~India~~\|first=The Hans\|~~date~~=2019-01-20\|website=www.thehansindia~~.~~com\|access-date~~=~~2019-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url~~=~~http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2018/dec/10/transformation-~~of~~-rayanapadu-into-satellite-rly-station-underway-1909487.html\|title~~=~~Transformation of~~ Rayanapadu ~~into satellite rly~~ station ~~underway\|website=The New Indian Express\|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> There~~ is ~~also~~ a ~~proposal for a special bypass line~~ to ~~connect~~ the station ~~with {{stnlnk\|Mustabada}}~~ for ~~[[freight~~ trains]].~~<ref>{{cite news \|last1~~=~~India \|first1~~=~~The Hans \|title~~=~~New rail track~~ proposed ~~between~~ Rayanapadu ~~and Mustabada \|url=https~~:~~//www~~.~~thehansindia~~.~~com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-07-23/New-rail-track-proposed-between-Rayanapadu-~~and~~-Mustabada/314024 \|access-date=29 April 2019 \|work=www~~.~~thehansindia~~.~~com \|date=23 July 2017}}</ref>~~		'''Rayanapadu railway station''' (station code - RYP) is an [[Indian Railways]] station in [[Rayanapadu]], [[Vijayawada]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It lies on [[Kazipet–Vijayawada section\|Kazipet - Vijayawada section]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line\|New Delhi - Chennai main line]]. It is administered under [[Vijayawada railway division]] of the [[South Central Railway zone]]. It is used as a bypass station to reduce congestion of the rail traffic on [[Vijayawada Junction railway station\|Vijayawada Junction]].


			Rayanapadu Railway Station Nears Inauguration Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

			The construction of the main façade at Rayanapadu railway station has been completed, and the station is now ready for its inauguration in the coming days. Developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) with an investment of Rs 12 crore, the station features a vibrant traditional design inspired by the colorful murals of Kondapalli toys, capturing the attention of all who pass by.

			Plans are underway to inaugurate the station during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Amaravati in the second half of April. The prime minister is expected to relaunch the development works for the Amaravati capital city during this visit, and the event may coincide with the formal opening of Rayanapadu railway station. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is also likely to participate in the inauguration. If the timing doesn't align with the PM's visit, the station will be inaugurated alongside 104 other ABSS-developed railway stations across India, though the exact date for this larger event is yet to be finalized.

			== Strategic Importance of Rayanapadu Station ==
			Rayanapadu, along with Gunadala railway station, is being developed as a satellite station in the Vijayawada region. This initiative aims to reduce congestion at the Vijayawada main railway station. The new station will serve as a bypass hub for trains heading towards key routes such as Secunderabad and Nagpur, as well as Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam.

			== Development Highlights ==
			Despite the initial target completion date being set for the end of 2025, railway authorities expedited the project, completing all proposed works ahead of schedule. Key developments at Rayanapadu include:

			* A strikingly designed station façade featuring traditional Kondapalli toy-inspired artwork.
			* Full redevelopment of Platform 1 , including the construction of a Cover Over Platform (COP) .
			* Modern amenities such as waiting halls, modular toilets, and improved circulating areas for passenger convenience.

			This accelerated progress underscores the railways' commitment to enhancing infrastructure and providing better facilities for commuters in the region. With its strategic location and modernized amenities, Rayanapadu railway station is poised to play a vital role in easing passenger and freight traffic in one of India’s busiest railway hubs

	== Classification ==		== Classification ==
	In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Rayanapadu is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)'' railway station.<ref name="station_categories" /> Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–6 category station earns nearly {{₹\|1}} [[crore]] and handles close to {{Nowrap\|1 million}} passengers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Categorization of Railway Stations \|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174916 \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=20 May 2019 \|date=21 March 2018}}</ref>		In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Rayanapadu is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)'' railway station.<ref name="station_categories">{{cite web \|title=Stations – Category-wise (NEW) \|url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,358,748,2213 \|access-date=25 April 2019 \|website=South Central Railway}}</ref> Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–6 category station earns nearly {{₹\|1}} [[crore]] and handles close to {{Nowrap\|1 million}} passengers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Categorization of Railway Stations \|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174916 \|website=Press Information Bureau \|access-date=20 May 2019 \|date=21 March 2018}}</ref>

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'''Rayanapadu railway station''' (station code:RYP<ref>{{cite web |title=Distances in kilometers between stations on the Nuzvid – Navabpalem section |url=http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf |website=Indian Railways |access-date=30 April 2019 |page=44 |format=PDF |date=12 September 2009}}</ref>), is an [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway station]] in [[Rayanapadu]] and a satellite station of [[Vijayawada]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Train services to be partially affected for nine days|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/Train-services-to-be-partially-affected-for-nine-days/article14991602.ece|access-date=20 April 2017|work=The Hindu}}</ref> It is situated on [[Kazipet–Vijayawada section]] of [[New Delhi–Chennai main line]] and is administered by [[Vijayawada railway division]] of [[South Coast Railway zone]]. It is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)'' station in the division.<ref name="station_categories">{{cite web|url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,358,748,2213|title=Stations – Category-wise (NEW)|website=South Central Railway|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> Trains connecting [[Hyderabad]]–[[Howrah]] halts at this station, thereby bypassing and reducing congestion on the main station of Vijayawada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2019-01-20/Rayanapadu-railway-station-to-turn-satellite-from-April/478331|title=Rayanapadu railway station to turn satellite from April|last=India|first=The Hans|date=2019-01-20|website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2018/dec/10/transformation-of-rayanapadu-into-satellite-rly-station-underway-1909487.html|title=Transformation of Rayanapadu into satellite rly station underway|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> There is also a proposal for a special bypass line to connect the station with {{stnlnk|Mustabada}} for [[freight trains]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=India |first1=The Hans |title=New rail track proposed between Rayanapadu and Mustabada |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-07-23/New-rail-track-proposed-between-Rayanapadu-and-Mustabada/314024 |access-date=29 April 2019 |work=www.thehansindia.com |date=23 July 2017}}</ref>

== Classification ==
In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Rayanapadu is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)'' railway station.<ref name="station_categories" /> Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–6 category station earns nearly {{₹|1}} [[crore]] and handles close to {{Nowrap|1 million}} passengers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Categorization of Railway Stations |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174916 |website=Press Information Bureau |access-date=20 May 2019 |date=21 March 2018}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[List of railway stations in India]]

== References ==
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{{South Central Railway zone}}
{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}

[[Category:Railway stations in Krishna district]]
[[Category:Vijayawada railway division]]

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