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Bhimavaram Junction railway station
Bhimavaram Junction | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
| Location | Bhimavaram West Godavari district Andhra Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 16°32′39″N 81°32′15″E / 16.5442°N 81.5375°ECoordinates: 16°32′39″N 81°32′15″E / 16.5442°N 81.5375°E |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Vijayawada railway division |
| Line(s) | Vijayawada–Narsapur |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | single |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Station code | BVRM |
| Fare zone | South Coast Railway zone |
| History | |
| Opened | 17 September 1928 |
| Electrified | No |
| Location | |
  Bhimavaram Junction Location in Andhra Pradesh  Bhimavaram Junction Location in India | |
Bhimavaram Junction railway station (station code:[1]) is located in Bhimavaram of West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It belongs to South Coast Railway zone under Vijayawada railway division.[2]
History[edit]
The then meter gauge line was upgraded to broad gauge in 1961.[3] GDV-BVRM Broad gauge railway opened by Jagjivan Ram Railway Minister on 8 October 1961.
Classification[edit]
In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Bhimavaram Junction is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-4 (NSG-4) railway station.[4] Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–4 category station earns between ₹10–₹20 crore and handles 2–5 million passengers.[5]
Station amenities[edit]
It is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. 2015. p. 46. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ↑ "Statement showing Category-wise No.of stations" (PDF). p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ↑ www.indianrailways.gov.in (PDF) http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1958-59.pdf. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ↑ "Categorization of Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ↑ Correspondent, Special (27 January 2017). "SCR introduces mobile paper ticketing facility in 38 stations". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
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