Penumarru railway station

Penumarru railway station (station code:PUMU[1]) is an Indian Railway station, located in Penumarru of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on Tenali–Repalle branch line and is administered by Guntur railway division of South Coast Railway zone.[2][3] It is classified as an F-category station in the division.[2]:11

Penumarru
Commuter and Regional rail station
LocationKoteparu Road, Penumarru, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates16.0610°N 80.8043°E / 16.0610; 80.8043
Owned byIndian railways
Operated byIndian railways
Line(s)
  • Guntur-Tenali section
Distance
  • 14 km (8.7 mi) from Repalle
  • 20 km (12 mi) from Tenali
Platforms1 side platform
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground)
Other information
Station codePUMU
Zone(s) SCoR
Division(s) Guntur
ClassificationF
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
Tenali-Repalle branch line

History

The Tenali-Repalle branch line, a part of Guntur–Repalel section was constructed by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, was opened in 1916.[4][5]

Structure and amenities

The station has roof top solar panels installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 MW solar energy.[6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Tenali Jn. - Repalle section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 61. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. "Evolution of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. p. 4. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  3. Service, Hans News (24 March 2019). "Improve amenities at rly stations: GM Gajanan Malya". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. Somerset Playne, J.W.Bond and Arnol Wright. "Southern India: Its history, people, commerce and industrial resources". page 724. Asian Educational Services. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  5. "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  6. "Solar Panels at Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. Delhi. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  7. Desk, India com News (11 April 2018). "Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country - Full List". India.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019.


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