Vemuru railway station

Vemuru railway station (station code:VMU[1]) is an Indian Railway station, located in Vemuru 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 E-category station in the division.[2]:11

Vemuru
Commuter and Regional rail station
LocationVemuru, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates16°10′39″N 80°44′33″E
Owned byIndian railways
Operated byIndian railways
Line(s)
  • Guntur-Tenali section
Distance
  • 14 km (8.7 mi) from Tenali
  • 20 km (12 mi) from Repalle
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground)
Other information
Station codeVMU
Zone(s) SCoR
Division(s) Guntur
ClassificationE
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
Tenali-Repalle branch line
Location
Vemuru
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Vemuru
Location in India

History

The station got access due to the opening of Guntur–Repalle broad gauge section via Tenali in the year 1916, when it was under Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.[4]

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.[5][6]

See also

References
  1. "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Tenali Jn. - Repalle section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 61. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. "Guntur Division - Jurisdiction map" (PDF). South Central Railway. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 18 July 2016. p. 1. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. Service, Hans News (24 March 2019). "Improve amenities at rly stations: GM Gajanan Malya". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. "Mile stones in SCR".
  5. "Solar Panels at Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. Delhi. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  6. 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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