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| name = Kothavalasa–Kirandul line | |||
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| status = Operational | |||
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]], [[Chhattisgarh]] | |||
| start = {{stnlnk|Kothavalasa}} | |||
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| stations = 48 | |||
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| open = 1966 | |||
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| owner = [[Indian Railways]] | |||
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]] Till March 2003, [[East Coast Railway zone]] from April 2003 to 2019 , [[South Coast Railway zone]] and [[East Coast Railway zone]] from Feb 2019 | |||
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[[File: | [[File:A bridge of the KK line near Araku 02.jpg|thumb|Railway bridge at Karakavalasa, Araku valley|291x291px]] | ||
'''Kothavalasa–Kirandul line''' belongs to [[ | [[File:Aerial view of Kothavalsa Kirandul Line and Vizag Araku highway.jpg|thumb|293x293px|Aerial view of Kothavalsa Kirandul Line and Vizag Araku highway]] | ||
'''Kothavalasa–Kirandul line''' in India belongs to [[Rayagada railway division]] of [[East Coast Railway zone]]. It was under [[South Eastern Railway zone]] until 2003. It passes through three Indian states; [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]] and [[Chhattisgarh]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1960, Indian Railway took up three projects: the Kothavalasa–Araku–Koraput–Jeypore–Jagdalpur–Dantewara–Kirandaul line, the Jharsuguda–Sambalpur–Bargarh–Balangir–Titlagarh project and the Biramitrapur–Rourkela–Bimlagarh–Kiriburu project. All the three projects taken together were popularly known as the DBK Project or the Dandakaranya–Bolangir–Kiriburu project.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.baral.us/Orissa-rail-history.pdf |title =History of Indian Railways in Orissa |last=Baral |first=Chitta | access-date = 2012-12-12 }}</ref> The Kothavalasa–Kirandaul line was opened in 1966–67 under [[South Eastern Railway zone|S E Railway]] with financial aid of Japan for transporting iron ore.<ref name=waltair>{{cite web | url = http://www.mannanna.com/mannannaArt1.html | title = History of Waltair Division | publisher = Mannanna.com | access-date = 2013-12-12 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121011235936/http://www.mannanna.com/mannannaArt1.html | archive-date = 11 October 2012 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> | In 1960, Indian Railway took up three projects: the Kothavalasa–Araku–Koraput–Jeypore–Jagdalpur–Dantewara–Kirandaul line, the Jharsuguda–Sambalpur–Bargarh–Balangir–Titlagarh project and the Biramitrapur–Rourkela–Bimlagarh–Kiriburu project. All the three projects taken together were popularly known as the DBK Project or the Dandakaranya–Bolangir–Kiriburu project.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.baral.us/Orissa-rail-history.pdf |title =History of Indian Railways in Orissa |last=Baral |first=Chitta | access-date = 2012-12-12 }}</ref> The Kothavalasa–Kirandaul line was opened in 1966–67 under [[South Eastern Railway zone|S E Railway]] with financial aid of Japan for transporting iron ore and costed 55.32 crore.<ref name=waltair>{{cite web | url = http://www.mannanna.com/mannannaArt1.html | title = History of Waltair Division | publisher = Mannanna.com | access-date = 2013-12-12 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121011235936/http://www.mannanna.com/mannannaArt1.html | archive-date = 11 October 2012 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
This line is mainly used for freight purposes which is a huge profit benefitting Waltair Division. | This line is mainly used for freight purposes which is a huge profit benefitting Waltair Division. It generated {{INRConvert|2252|c}} in freight earnings in 2022-23 which is a little over 25% of the total freight earnings of [[Waltair railway division]] in that financial year.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gopal |first=B. Madhu |date=2023-09-13 |title=49 new tunnels will be built as part of the doubling of K-K line, says Waltair Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/49-new-tunnels-will-be-built-as-part-of-the-doubling-of-k-k-line-says-waltair-divisional-railway-manager-saurabh-prasad/article67298889.ece |access-date=2024-04-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Iron ore from [[Bailadila Range|Bailadila]] is transported to Visakhapatnam through this line.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/Kottavalasa-Kirandul-line-mishaps-affect-Waltair-division-revenues/articleshow/17725068.cms |archive-url = https://archive.today/20131213194334/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-23/visakhapatnam/35983123_1_kk-line-freight-traffic-kottavalasa-kirandul |url-status = live |archive-date = 2013-12-13 |work = [[The Times of India]] | title = kirandul line news}}</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:50, 6 March 2025
| Kothavalasa–Kirandul line | |||
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 Train passing through a tunnel on Kothavalasa–Kirandul line | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh | ||
| Termini | Kothavalasa Kirandul | ||
| Stations | 48 | ||
| Service | |||
| Operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone Till March 2003, East Coast Railway zone from April 2003 to 2019 , South Coast Railway zone and East Coast Railway zone from Feb 2019 | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1966 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track length | 445 km (277 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 | ||
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV AC 50 Hz | ||
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Kothavalasa–Kirandul line in India belongs to Rayagada railway division of East Coast Railway zone. It was under South Eastern Railway zone until 2003. It passes through three Indian states; Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1960, Indian Railway took up three projects: the Kothavalasa–Araku–Koraput–Jeypore–Jagdalpur–Dantewara–Kirandaul line, the Jharsuguda–Sambalpur–Bargarh–Balangir–Titlagarh project and the Biramitrapur–Rourkela–Bimlagarh–Kiriburu project. All the three projects taken together were popularly known as the DBK Project or the Dandakaranya–Bolangir–Kiriburu project.[1] The Kothavalasa–Kirandaul line was opened in 1966–67 under S E Railway with financial aid of Japan for transporting iron ore and costed 55.32 crore.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
This line passes hill sections of Eastern Ghats through Araku Valley. The line has a total of 58 tunnels and 84 major bridges and each tunnel is as long as 520 metres.
Electrification[edit | edit source]
Electrification of the line was completed in four phases. Kirandul–Jagdalpur section was completed in 1980. Jagdalpur–Koraput section was completed in 1981. Koraput–Araku–Waltair section was completed in 1982. The Kothavalasa–Kirandul route was completely electrified by 1982.[3]
Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]
The line has a length of 445 km (277 mi),out of which 138 km (86 mi) lies in Andhra Pradesh up to Gorapur which will be joining South Coast Railway, rest of the line will remain in the Rayagada division of East Coast Railway 131 km (81 mi) lies in Odisha up to Khadapa, 194 km (121 mi) lies in Chhattisgarh up to Kirandul. The maximum route km being in Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh with Odisha taking 3rd position.[4] The Kothavalasa–Kirandul section is classified as a Group E-special class line in which speed should be below 100 km/h.[5]
Performance[edit | edit source]
This line is mainly used for freight purposes which is a huge profit benefitting Waltair Division. It generated ₹2,252 crore (US$320 million) in freight earnings in 2022-23 which is a little over 25% of the total freight earnings of Waltair railway division in that financial year.[6] Iron ore from Bailadila is transported to Visakhapatnam through this line.[7]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Baral, Chitta. "History of Indian Railways in Orissa" (PDF). Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ↑ "History of Waltair Division". Mannanna.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "IR Electrification History". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ↑ "Doubling of line between Kirandul, Kothavalasa mooted". The Hindu. 7 March 2008. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ↑ "Chapter II – The Maintenance of Permanent Way". Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ↑ Gopal, B. Madhu (13 September 2023). "49 new tunnels will be built as part of the doubling of K-K line, says Waltair Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ↑ "kirandul line news". The Times of India.
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