Guntur–Tenali section

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Guntur–Tenali section
(SC-Repalle) Delta Passenger at Ghatkesar.jpg
Repalle Delta Passenger runs on this route
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
TerminiGuntur
Tenali
Service
Operator(s)South Coast Railway
History
Opened1916
Technical
Line length25.47 km (15.83 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Route map

Legend
km
to Pagidipalli–Nallapadu section
0
 Guntur Junction
to Guntur–Krishna Canal section
3
 Manipuram Cabin (special class)
NH 16
12
 Vejendla
17
 Sangam Jagarlamudi
22
 Angalakuduru
to Howrah–Chennai main line
26
 Tenali
to Howrah–Chennai main line
to Tenali–Repalle branch line

The Guntur–Tenali section connects Guntur and Tenali of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It intersects Howrah–Chennai main line at Tenali.[1] The section is an electrified double-track railway, with the second line opened on 26 April 2019.[2]

History[edit]

Guntur–Tenali section, a part of Guntur–Repalle broad gauge project was opened in 1916, which was then owned by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.[3]

Jurisdiction[edit]

The section covers a total length of 25.47 km (15.83 mi) and is administered under Guntur railway division, excluding Tenali which falls under Vijayawada railway division of South Central Railway zone.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Track-doubling work will begin in six months: official". The Hindu. 22 September 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Bommakanti, Ujwal (27 April 2019). "Refurbished Guntur–Tenali railway line starts its 'electrifying' journey". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  3. ↑ "Mile stones in SCR".
  4. ↑ "SCR Railway Map 2018" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
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