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{{Short description|Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India}} | |||
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| image = Srikakulam Road Railway Station.jpg | | image = Srikakulam Road Railway Station.jpg | ||
| image_caption = Srikakulam Road railway station | | image_caption = Srikakulam Road railway station | ||
| address = Pedestrian Overpass, Mettakkivalasa, Amadalavalasa ,Srikakulam District | | address = Pedestrian Overpass, Mettakkivalasa, Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam District | ||
| borough = | | borough = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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| parking = Available | | parking = Available | ||
| bicycle = Available | | bicycle = Available | ||
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| code = {{Indian railway code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| code = CHE | | code = CHE | ||
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| opened = 1893–1896 | | opened = 1893–1896 | ||
| closed = | | closed = | ||
| status = Active | |||
| electrified = 1998–2000 | | electrified = 1998–2000 | ||
| passengers = | | passengers = | ||
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| services = {{ | | services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Indian Railways | ||
|line=Howrah–Chennai main line|left=Urlam|right=Dusi|to-left=Howrah Junction|to-right=Chennai Central|type=[[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]]}} | |||
| map_type = India Andhra Pradesh#India | | map_type = India Andhra Pradesh#India | ||
| map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh##Location in India | | map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh##Location in India | ||
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'''Srikakulam road railway station''' (station code:CHE)<ref>{{cite web|title=Station Code Index|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Station_Code(1).pdf|website=Portal of Indian Railways|access-date=31 May 2017|page=2|format=PDF}}</ref> is an [[Indian Railways]] station in [[Amudalavalasa|Amadalavalasa]] town of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It lies on the [[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]] of [[Howrah–Chennai main line]] and is administered under [[Waltair railway division]] of [[South Coast Railway zone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Repalle railway station info|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/226?|publisher=India Rail Info|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref> | '''Srikakulam road railway station''' (station code:CHE)<ref>{{cite web|title=Station Code Index|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Station_Code(1).pdf|website=Portal of Indian Railways|access-date=31 May 2017|page=2|format=PDF}}</ref> is an [[Indian Railways]] station in [[Amudalavalasa|Amadalavalasa]] town of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It lies on the [[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]] of [[Howrah–Chennai main line]] and is administered under [[Waltair railway division]] of [[South Coast Railway zone]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Repalle railway station info|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/226?|publisher=India Rail Info|access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref> | ||
== Structure and amenities == | == Structure and amenities == | ||
The station has four [[Railway platform|platforms]] and all the tracks are [[broad gauge]] and [[Electrified railways|electrified]]. Almost all platforms are in same size. The station has two entrance terminals: one at Amadalavalasa town end other in Mettakkivalasa region equipped with reservation counters and has bus facility to the nearby city [[Srikakulam]] and other towns. [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] provides every 20 | The station has four [[Railway platform|platforms]] and all the tracks are [[broad gauge]] and [[Electrified railways|electrified]]. Almost all platforms are in same size. The station has two entrance terminals: one at Amadalavalasa town end other in Mettakkivalasa region equipped with reservation counters and has a bus facility to the nearby city [[Srikakulam]] and other towns. [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation|APSRTC]] provides, every 20 minutes, a bus facility from Srikakulam Road railway station to [[Srikakulam|Srikakulam city]]. After creation of the new zone Srikakulam station to be first and last major station in Howrah -Chennai mainline towards north. There is a demand for a new station to be built in Srikakulam town, by local people. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Classification == | == Classification == | ||
Srikakulam Road railway station is classified as an ''A–category'' station with Non suburban Group - | Srikakulam Road railway station is classified as an ''A–category'' station with Non suburban Group -3 category in the Waltair railway division.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement showing category-wise No.of stations|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/StationRedevelopment/AI&ACategoryStns.pdf|website=South Central Railway|access-date=23 April 2017|format=PDF}}</ref> | ||
== Trains which are operated from this station == | |||
There are Special trains in Festival times which operated by South Central railway from Srikakulam to Secunderabad, Tirupati. A MEMU train services starts from This station to Palasa and Visakhapatnam. New private train to Hyderabad (Charlapalli) starts from this station. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}} | {{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}} | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1896]] | |||
[[Category:Railway stations in Srikakulam district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Srikakulam district]] | ||
[[Category:Srikakulam]] | [[Category:Srikakulam]] | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in Waltair railway division]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Waltair railway division]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:48, 26 July 2025
Srikakulam Road | ||
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| Regional rail, Light rail & Goods railway station | ||
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| Location | Pedestrian Overpass, Mettakkivalasa, Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam District India | |
| Coordinates | 18°24′31″N 83°54′12″E / 18.4085°N 83.9034°E | |
| Owned by | Indian Railways | |
| Operated by | ECoR till 26th Feb 2019, SCoR From 27th Feb 2019 [But still it is operated by ECoR] | |
| Line(s) | Howrah–Chennai main line | |
| Platforms | 4 | |
| Tracks | 5 | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Standard (On ground) | |
| Parking | Available | |
| Bicycle facilities | Available | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Active | |
| Station code | CHE | |
| Zone(s) | South Coast Railway | |
| Division(s) | Waltair | |
| Website | http://indiarailways.gov.in | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 1893–1896 | |
| Electrified | 1998–2000 | |
| Services | ||
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Srikakulam road railway station (station code:CHE)[1] is an Indian Railways station in Amadalavalasa town of Andhra Pradesh. It lies on the Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section of Howrah–Chennai main line and is administered under Waltair railway division of South Coast Railway zone.[2]
Structure and amenities[edit | edit source]
The station has four platforms and all the tracks are broad gauge and electrified. Almost all platforms are in same size. The station has two entrance terminals: one at Amadalavalasa town end other in Mettakkivalasa region equipped with reservation counters and has a bus facility to the nearby city Srikakulam and other towns. APSRTC provides, every 20 minutes, a bus facility from Srikakulam Road railway station to Srikakulam city. After creation of the new zone Srikakulam station to be first and last major station in Howrah -Chennai mainline towards north. There is a demand for a new station to be built in Srikakulam town, by local people.
History[edit | edit source]
During 1893–1896, the 1,287 km (800 mi) long tracks covering the entire coastal stretch from Cuttack to Vijayawada, was built and opened to traffic by Bengal Nagpur Railway which was later renamed as South Eastern Railway.[3]Bengal Nagpur Railway's line to Cuttack was opened on 1 January 1899.[3] The 514 km (319 mi)-long northern portion of the East Coast line to Cuttack, including the branch line to Puri, was taken over by Bengal Nagpur Railway in 1902.[4][5] The southern part was subsequently merged with Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway then with East Coast Railway[6] zone of Indian Railways came into existence in its present form with effect from 1 April 2003. and then with South Coast Railway[6] zone of Indian Railways came into existence in its present form with effect from 27 Feb 2019.
Reorganization[edit | edit source]
The Bengal Nagpur Railway was nationalized in 1944.[7]Eastern Railway was formed on 14 April 1952 with the portion of East Indian Railway Company east of Mughalsarai and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.[8] In 1955, South Eastern Railway was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.[8][9] Amongst the new zones started in April 2003 were East Coast Railway, South East Central Railway. Both these railways were carved out of South Eastern Railway.[8] South Coast Railway was carved out of East Coast Railway and South Central Railway on 27 feb 2019.
Electrification[edit | edit source]
The Palasa–Tilaru, Srikakulam Road–Chiprupalle and Chirupalle–Alamanda sectors were electrified in 1998–99. The Srikakulam Road–Tilaru sector was electrified in 1999–2000.[10]
Classification[edit | edit source]
Srikakulam Road railway station is classified as an A–category station with Non suburban Group -3 category in the Waltair railway division.[11]
Trains which are operated from this station[edit | edit source]
There are Special trains in Festival times which operated by South Central railway from Srikakulam to Secunderabad, Tirupati. A MEMU train services starts from This station to Palasa and Visakhapatnam. New private train to Hyderabad (Charlapalli) starts from this station.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. p. 2. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "Repalle railway station info". India Rail Info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ↑ "History of Waltair Division". Mannanna.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ↑ "History". East Coast Railway. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "East Coast State Railway". fibis. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ↑ "IR History: Part – III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Geography – Railway Zones". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "IR History: Part – IV (1947–1970)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ↑ "Statement showing category-wise No.of stations" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 23 April 2017.