Anantapur railway station
Anantapur railway station (station code:ATP[1]) is located in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves Anantapur city. It lies on Guntakal-Bangalore section.
Anantapur | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Station | |
 Anantapur railway station | |
| Location | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 14°41′10″N 77°35′42″E |
| Elevation | 453 metres (1,486.2 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | South Coast Railway |
| Line(s) | Guntakal-Bangalore section |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | ATP |
| Division(s) | Guntakal |
| History | |
| Opened | 1892–93 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Location | |
.svg.png)  Anantapur Location within Andhra Pradesh | |
History
The Guntakal-Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.[2] The metre gauge Guntakal-Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.[3]
Electrification
The Gooty-Bangalore railway line was fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.[4]
Classification
Anantapur is classified as an NSG-3 station in the Guntakal railway division.[5] Anantapur has been selected for the Adarsh Station Scheme, a scheme for upgradation of stations by the Indian Railways.[6][7]
Amenities
- Anantapur railway station has computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, non-vegetarian refreshment stall, light refreshment stall, tea stall and book stall.
- Anantapuram has 2 platforms and each can handle a train with more than 21 coaches. Daily 41 pairs of passenger trains pass through this station with halt times more than 2 minutes.
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References
- "Distances in kilometers between stations on the ZangalaPalle – Kalluru section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 116. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- W. Francis. Gazetteer of South India. Vol II. New Delhi: Mittal Publications. p. 479. Retrieved 30 December 2013 – via Google Books.
- "Guntakal-Mysore Frontier Railway". fibis. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/bangalore-electrification-commissioned.html
- "Category of Stations over Guntakal Division". South Central Railway zone. Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- "Adarsh Railway Station Scheme". Press Information Bureau. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- "Adarsh Stations" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
External links
- "ATP/Anantapur Station – 82 Train Departures SCR/South Central Zone – Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
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