Guntur–Krishna Canal section
Guntur–Krishna Canal section | |||
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![]() Guntur Junction the starting point of Guntur–Krishna Canal section | |||
Overview | |||
Status | Operational | ||
Owner | Indian Railways | ||
Locale | Andhra Pradesh | ||
Termini | Krishna Canal Guntur | ||
Service | |||
Operator(s) | South Coast Railway | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1966 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 25.36 km (15.76 mi) | ||
Number of tracks | 2 | ||
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||
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The Guntur–Krishna Canal section is a section of Indian Railways. It connects Krishna Canal with Guntur and further, it also connects Howrah–Chennai main line at Krishna Canal, Guntur–Macherla section, Guntur–Tenali section, Tenali–Macherla sections at Guntur Junction.[1]
History[edit]
Vijayawada to Guntur broad-gauge section was opened in 1966.[2]
Jurisdiction[edit]
It is an electrified double-track railway having a length of 25.36 km (15.76 mi).[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Operations scenario" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ↑ "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ "Jurisdiction of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 24 May 2017.