Gudur–Renigunta section

Gudur–Renigunta section connects Gudur Junction and Renigunta Junction in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] Further, this section connects Howrah-Chennai main line at Gudur and Guntakal–Renigunta section at Renigunta.

Gudur–Renigunta section
Tirumala Express is one of the oldest train on this section
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
TerminiGudur
Renigunta
Operation
Opened1957 (1957)
OwnerIndian Railway
Operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Technical
Line length134.78 km (83.75 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)

History

It was owned by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.[2] The section is a broad gauge railway line which was opened on 23 August 1957.[3][4] The line was sanctioned in the year 1997–98.[1]

Jurisdiction

This branch line is having a length of 134.78 km (83.75 mi) under the Guntakal railway division, excluding Gudur of Vijayawada railway division under South Central Railway zone.[5]

References
  1. "Surveys" (PDF). South Central Railway, Indian Railways. 24 July 2015. p. 3. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  2. Government Of Madras Staff, Government of Madras (1942). Gazetteer of the Nellore District: Brought Upto 1938 (reprint ed.). Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-1851-0. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  3. "Time Line and Milestones of Events (SCR)". South Central Railway. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  4. "Classification of Lines" (PDF). The Institution of Permanent Way Engineers (India). p. 3. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  5. "Divisional Map". South Central Railway. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
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