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{{Short description|Indian railway station}} | {{Short description|Indian railway station}} | ||
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| structure = Standard (on-ground station) | | structure = Standard (on-ground station) | ||
| platform = 3 | | platform = 3 | ||
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| parking = Available | | parking = Available | ||
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| map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | | map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh | ||
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'''Kurnool City railway station''', formerly '''Kurnool Town railway station''' (station code: KRNT<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Station_Code(1).pdf|title=Station Code Index|date=2015|website=Portal of Indian Railways|page=46 | '''Kurnool City railway station''', formerly '''Kurnool Town railway station''' (station code: KRNT<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Station_Code(1).pdf|title=Station Code Index|date=2015|website=Portal of Indian Railways|page=46|accessdate=29 April 2019}}</ref>), is located in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It serves [[Kurnool]] in the [[Kurnool district]].<ref name="financial express">{{cite news |last1=Nag |first1=Devanjana |title=Wow! Indian Railways gives an airport-like makeover to Kurnool City station; see beautiful pictures here |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/wow-indian-railways-gives-an-airport-like-makeover-to-kurnool-city-station-see-beautiful-pictures-here/1556406/ |accessdate=24 April 2019 |work=The Financial Express |date=23 April 2019}}</ref> It is under the administrative control of the Hyderabad Division of the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. | ||
== Station category == | == Station category == | ||
Kurnool is a category station, and one of the ten model stations in the Hyderabad Division of South-Central Railway. | Kurnool is a category station, and one of the ten model stations in the Hyderabad Division of South-Central Railway. | ||
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== Structure and amenities == | == Structure and amenities == | ||
The station has rooftop [[solar panels]] installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 [[MegaWatt|MW]] [[solar energy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solar Panels at Railway Stations |url=http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1528465 |agency=[[Press Information Bureau]] |accessdate=18 May 2019 |location=[[Delhi]] |date=10 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Desk |first1=India com News |title=Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country – Full List |url=https://www.india.com/news/india/indian-railways-sets-up-solar-panels-at-railway-stations-across-country-full-list-2993822/ |website=India.com |accessdate=18 May 2019 |date=11 April 2018}}</ref> Recently,{{when | The station has rooftop [[solar panels]] installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 [[MegaWatt|MW]] [[solar energy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solar Panels at Railway Stations |url=http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1528465 |agency=[[Press Information Bureau]] |accessdate=18 May 2019 |location=[[Delhi]] |date=10 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Desk |first1=India com News |title=Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country – Full List |url=https://www.india.com/news/india/indian-railways-sets-up-solar-panels-at-railway-stations-across-country-full-list-2993822/ |website=India.com |accessdate=18 May 2019 |date=11 April 2018}}</ref> Recently,{{when|date=March 2021}} Indian Railway refurbished the station at a cost of around 15 [[crore]].<ref name="financial express" /> Under the modernization programme, the station entrance, waiting hall, retiring rooms, and platforms were renovated.<ref name="financial express" /> Provisions for washable aprons have also been added.<ref name="financial express" /> Provisions for refreshments room were provided for travellers to get beverages at any time.<ref name="financial express" /> | ||
The station caters to an average of 12,500 passengers daily,<ref name="financial express" /> and has several features to help with accessibility. There are two lifts, a footbridge, and escalators. Passenger information displays and signage are also available,<ref name="financial express" /> as well as butterfly-type shelters to allow the passengers to sit and wait until the scheduled arrival of trains.<ref name="financial express" /> In addition to these, the station building and some of the walls have been painted and beautified to display the art and culture of the local place.<ref name="financial express" /> | The station caters to an average of 12,500 passengers daily,<ref name="financial express" /> and has several features to help with accessibility. There are two lifts, a footbridge, and escalators. Passenger information displays and signage are also available,<ref name="financial express" /> as well as butterfly-type shelters to allow the passengers to sit and wait until the scheduled arrival of trains.<ref name="financial express" /> In addition to these, the station building and some of the walls have been painted and beautified to display the art and culture of the local place.<ref name="financial express" /> | ||
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== Rail coach factory == | == Rail coach factory == | ||
A rail coach factory is being established at Kurnool. The foundation stone was laid on 24 February 2014 and got Railway Minster NOD.<ref> | A rail coach factory is being established at Kurnool. The foundation stone was laid on 24 February 2014 and got Railway Minster NOD.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Midlife-coach-factory-got-Railway-Ministry%E2%80%99s-nod-MP/article14477511.ece |title=Midlife coach factory got Railway Ministry’s nod: MP|date=8 July 2016 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Railway stations in Kurnool district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Kurnool district]] | ||